Sister- Acute Frailty Unit

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Palterton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a highly motivated Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join the AFU team for a 6-month maternity cover. The role involves providing exceptional nursing care to frail patients, leading the ward in the absence of the ward leader, and mentoring staff. Applicants should demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills, embodying the Trust's values of compassion, ambition, respect, and encouragement.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing care, particularly for frail patients.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and support nursing staff.
• Strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care during maternity leave coverage.
• Deputise for the ward leader and provide leadership.
• Mentor and support nursing staff, promoting frailty care.

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the AFU team to cover for Maternity leave over 6 months. The successful applicant will provide excellence in nursing care to the population living with frailty. Will deputise for the ward leader and take charge of the ward. Also provide professional nursing leadership, guidance and clinical advice to staff members.

Key Responsibilities

• To act as a role model, mentoring, coaching and supporting all staff.
• To promote the role of frailty care to stakeholders.
• To foster a culture of networking in an open and transparent approach to both internal and external stakeholders.

Quality and Stakeholders

• Monitor and improve quality care indicators relevant to the ward environment.
• To help promote and recruit into nursing vacancies.

Leadership and Values

We believe that leadership is part of every role, that certainly includes the Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse. Our Leadership Framework outlines the behaviours we expect of all our people; we call this ‘leading the Chesterfield way’ – it’s about how we interact with all our people. The framework directly supports the Trust’s priorities and ambitions, setting out principles that colleagues can role model to make the Trust an even better place to work, supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care. The framework also provides support for individual progression through appraisal, career progression and personal development.

As colleagues, we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:

• Compassion: Treating everyone with kindness – welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values.
• Ambition: Aspiring to be the best – reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people’s health and wellbeing.
• Respect: Valuing and appreciating everyone – listening, learning, and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits.
• Encouragement: Opportunities for all – supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future.

Career Details

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Rosalyn Blake
Job title: Ward Leader
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]