Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Band 7 Senior Sister / Charge Nurse to join the Emergency Department in Plymouth. This role includes leading the multidisciplinary team and managing patient flow. Candidates must have a valid NMC Pin and experience in an emergency setting. The position offers a full shift pattern, requiring flexibility for nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Proven NMC Pin required.
• Experience in an Emergency Department setting.
• Experience in leading and managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate operational management of the Emergency Department.
• Manage patient flow and escalate care delivery delays.
• Provide professional nursing advice and leadership.

Skills

Patient focused

Highly motivated

Flexible to the needs of the service

Education

Adult Nursing Diploma

Adult Nursing Degree

Job description

Overview

Do you want to work in a Major Trauma Centre nestled between Dartmoor National Park and the sea? We are looking for a motivated and experienced Band 7 Senior Sister / Charge Nurse to join our Emergency Department team at Derriford Hospital, University Hospitals Plymouth. You will be able to work a full 24 hr shift pattern including nights and weekends. Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who can display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

Responsibilities

• To effectively lead and co-ordinate the operational management of the Emergency Department. Supervising the activities of the multi-disciplinary team and promoting collaborative working relationships to facilitate the rapid delivery of holistic, seamless care for all patients.
• To manage and maintain patient flow, escalating delays in the delivery of care and management of patients, in accordance with Trust Escalation Procedures, to meet National Performance Targets.
• To make informed decisions, involving patients and public, to ensure agreed clinical standards and targets are met.
• To be the Emergency department Senior Nurse on duty, being the nurse in charge of the department, offering professional nursing advice and leadership to the MDT.
• To provide effective leadership and support to a defined team of nursing staff, taking line management responsibilities including developing strategies for undertaking appraisals.
• To work effectively as a member of the Emergency Department Senior Nurse Team, responding with vision and innovation to the demands upon emergency services.
• To organise the department and its resources to respond to sudden unexpected demands, including a Major Incident.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Proven NMC Pin
• Adult Nursing Diploma
• Proven Teaching and assessing course (Mentorship or equivalent demonstrable experience)

Desirable

• Adult Nursing Degree
• ALS

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in an Emergency Department setting
• Demonstrable experience within a similar role
• Leading and managing staff

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience in recruiting and selecting staff
• Extensive demonstrable experience within a similar role

Aptitude & Abilities

• Patient focused
• Highly motivated
• Flexible to the needs of the service

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. This post is subject to visa sponsorship considerations where applicable.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found on UK government sites.

Employer details

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

University Hospital Plymouth, Emergency Department, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL9 8DH