Sister/Charge Nurse

Ogden Macmillan Centre.harrogate And District Nhs Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Harrogate seeks a Band 6 Nurse for the Medical Admissions Unit. The ideal candidate will lead nursing shifts, support junior staff, and ensure excellent patient care delivery. You will play a key role in managing acute patient situations and collaborating with various departments. This role offers benefits, including professional development opportunities and employee support programs.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counseling service

Staff Recognition Awards

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a nursing team is essential.
• Ability to handle acute patient conditions.
• Strong communication skills with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing shifts and support junior colleagues.
• Manage clinical areas and handle escalations.
• Supervise and teach nursing staff.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Patient safety

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Farndale Ward (Medical Admissions Unit) currently has 23 beds with plans underway to expand into a larger department, with the addition of a new MECU (Medical Enhanced Care Unit) service expected by the end of the year. If you enjoy a challenge and thrive in an environment in which you are always learning and growing as a nurse, then we want to hear from you. As a band 6 on Farndale ward, we expect you to be able to lead the shift and the team you are working with confidently and safely. Patient safety is at the heart of what we deliver here. Our patients are often acutely unwell and require quick delivery of treatment and a team around them that can spot the signs of deterioration fast. The band 6 on Farndale is key in collaborating well & building rapport with other departments to maintain effective flow from the emergency department and transferring patients to other wards.

Responsibilities

To support and work with senior nursing teams to provide support to junior colleagues, carrying out leadership tasks such as return to work interviews, sickness monitoring, new starter paperwork, shift management. To take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the ward manager, dealing with & escalating any concerns with regards to staff or patient safety To take responsibility for the assessments of the care needs; the development, implementation and evaluation of care to ensure the highest possible standards of care are received by patients. To supervise and teach other nursing and non-nursing staff, acting as an excellent clinical role model and team leader to ensure quality care is delivered to the patients.

Benefits / About the Trust

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.


• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards


• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.


• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.