Sister/Charge Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Induction programme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a permanent Band 6 Sister or Charge Nurse on Philip ward. The role is part-time and focuses on leading the ward, managing risk, supporting staff and contributing to safe staffing in older peoples care.

The post requires NMC registration and evidence of ongoing professional development; visa sponsorship may not be available.

Qualifications

• NMC registration required.
• Ongoing professional development expected.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for and manage the ward area.
• Mentor, support, coach and develop staff.
• Assess risks and take appropriate action to manage them.
• Contribute to safe and safer staffing.
• Communicate sensitive information to patients, the public and staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Risk assessment

Communication

Staff development

Leadership

Education

Nursing degree or equivalent

Job description

A permanent band 6 Sister or Charge Nurse post on Philip ward at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, offered part time. The role is to lead the ward area, manage risk, support staff and contribute to safe staffing. Its wider focus is older people's care. NMC registration and evidence of ongoing professional development are required, and visa sponsorship may not be available.

What the job involves

• Take responsibility for and manage the ward area
• Mentor, support, coach and develop staff
• Assess risks and take appropriate action to manage them
• Contribute to safe and safer staffing
• Communicate sensitive, condition-related information to patients, the public and staff

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree or working towards a higher degree, or equivalent experience
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Registration & licences

• NMC registration

Experience

• Evidence of management or leadership skills
• Experience of mentoring, supporting, coaching and developing staff
• Specific knowledge of the clinical area

Skills & knowledge

• Working as part of a team, taking responsibility and accountability for the area
• Assessing risks and taking appropriate action
• Contributing to safe and safer staffing
• Communicating condition-related, sensitive information to patients, the public and staff
• Overcoming barriers to communication and acceptance

Nice to have

• Appropriate clinical specialty qualification or equivalent experience
• Deputising for a senior sister or charge nurse
• Negotiation, persuasion, motivation, reassurance, facilitation and influencing skills

What’s offered

• Professional and leadership development opportunities
• Progression opportunities
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Ongoing support from recruitment through to joining and beyond
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Onsite fitness classes
• Car schemes