Sister/Charge Nurse

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust; Walsall; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking a band 6 Sister/charge nurse for their Critical Care Unit in Walsall. The role requires at least 18 months of experience post-Critical Care Course, leadership skills, and the ability to work in a high-pressure environment. The chosen candidate will deliver patient-centered care while supporting junior staff and adhering to clinical protocols. A supportive team environment and career development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Discounts for staff

Learning and development opportunities

Paid annual leave

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• At least 18 months post completion of Critical Care Course.
• Ability to conduct audit and implement change.
• Experience in managing control of infection.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain a team approach in a clinical environment.
• Work closely with Senior Sister to provide quality care.
• Follow policy and adhere to NMC code.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to compile reports

Evidence of innovation in clinical services

Computer literate

Education

Critical Care Course

RN

Teaching and Assessing

Evidence of continued professional development

Possession of a full degree or equivalent

Job description

Do you want to be apart of a caring and friendly team, where you'll receive support and further training? Walsall NHS Trust Critical Care Unit have an excellent opportunity for a band 6 Sister/charge nurse to join our dedicated team.

We're a busy 18 bedded intensive care unit that delivers care to all patients in Walsall and the surrounding areas.

The job will entail working as part of a well established hard working team who always put the safety of their patients first.

Main duties of the job

The post holder, in conjunction with Senior Sisters and the Matron, will work to deliver, develop and maintain a working team approach in a progressive clinical learning environment. The successful applicant will be expected to have an extensive post registration within critical care back ground.

Essential to the post is the Critical Care Course, to which the post holder should possess at least 18 months experience post course. They post holder should have leadership and managerial qualities, other senior management experience maybe of advantage. Including the possession mentorship course (ENB 988) or equivalent. Is also expected that the person in question should have excellent communication skill, be able to teach and mentor junior nursing staff and students, a commitment to team working and the ability to work effectively with the MDT to provide high standard of care safely to all patients.

You will be working closely with the Senior Sister in order to provide high standards of care and patient experience. The post holderwill be expected to work within ICU as part of their role, responsibilities and development plan .

You will be expected to follow policy and adhere to the NMC code at all times.

About us

Even more reasons to join Walsall NHS Trust

• Discounts for staff both locally and nationally
• Learning and development opportunities which include; Advanced Life Support training; Management and Leadership course; Arterial blood gas training; Involvement in management and leadership tasks
• Paid annual leave
• Health and wellbeing support
• The VIVUP and blue light discount

Job responsibilities

Please see Job description and Person specification

Applicants should note that if successful at interview, the offer of appointment would be subject to vetting procedures undertaken by the Criminal Records Bureau, referencing & OH clearance.

If you like to meet the team, arrange an informal visit or for further information you can contact either SCN Ian Lisseman or SR Fiona Stevenson on Extension 6606 or 3015

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Critical Care Course
• RN
• Teaching and Assessing
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Possession of a full degree or equivalent
• Advanced clinical assessment skills training are desirable
• Health related subject or clear evidence of working towards Master level

Experience

• Proven track record of managing a ward area
• Has managed control of infection as part of their clinical experience
• Teaching experience and the ability to present effectively
• Able to conduct audit and implement change to improve patient experience of service
• Able to manage resources
• Able to network and establish effective working relationships to impact on collaborative working practice
• Research appreciation and ability to influence others through research findings
• Advanced clinical assessment skills training are desirable

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to compile reports and write strategy papers
• Evidence of innovation in clinical services and/or clinical service development
• Computer literate, knowledge of databases and data collation

Knowledge

• Complex case management, able to identify and respond to priorities and emergencies
• At least 18 months post completion of Critical Care Course or equivalent

Other

• High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and achieve success through, with and in others.
• Able to work under pressure and demonstrate effective stress management
• Able to support staff and develop conducive team building and team working.
• Able to challenge, and to take appropriate action to correct poor or unsatisfactory working practices.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata