Sister/Charge Nurse - Adult IPU

NHS; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced senior nurse to join their Inpatient Adult Care team. In this role, you will manage shifts, lead a nursing team, and ensure exceptional patient care. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients and families during challenging times.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and leading nursing shifts.
• Proven mentoring and management of healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the inpatient team, promoting a positive culture.
• Delegate workload and ensure high standards of nursing care.
• Conduct holistic assessments and develop individualized care plans.

Skills

Communication

Education

First-level Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Post Graduate Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced senior nurse to join our established Inpatient Adult Care team.

You will act as a Sister/Charge Nurse, managing and leading the in-patient unit during your scheduled shifts; you will be pivotal in delivering exceptional care to our patients and families.

This role consists of two 12.5 hour shifts per week, with a mix of both night, day, and weekend shifts as required, on a rostered basis.

Main duties of the job

• Regularly takes responsibility for being the nurse in charge, formulating plans for patient care, managing frequent changes, and leading the shift.
• Responsible for delegating workload to staff, ensure nursing care is delivered to the highest standard and reflects the needs of the patient.
• Manage and lead the inpatient team, promoting a positive, inclusive organizational culture.

About us

At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams support them and their families throughout illness, death, and bereavement, both in their homes and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.

Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be providing direct care, your contribution will significantly impact our care services.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary package and the chance to make every day count for those who need us most.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and value diversity, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Job responsibilities

• Take responsibility as nurse in charge, conducting holistic assessments and developing individualized care plans, managing changes, and leading shifts.
• Delegate workload, ensure high standards of nursing care, and include family or carers in care decisions where appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Assess and interpret patient conditions and act accordingly.
• Coordinate with other healthcare professionals across primary and secondary care settings.
• Adhere to medicines management policies.
• Advocate for patients, children, and young people.
• Support families and carers before and after a death, involving relevant agencies.
• Lead communication efforts, especially with distressed patients and relatives, providing supervision and support to the team.
• Assist medical staff with patient discussions and management.
• Provide specialist palliative clinical care, participate in staff education, and mentor students.
• Handle challenging situations involving bodily fluids, odours, and other stressors.
• Support community hospice services and RADs patients.
• Make and justify decisions on complex priorities and escalate concerns when necessary.
• Participate in complex moving and handling procedures with specialized equipment.
• Lead shifts lasting up to 13 hours, including day, night, and weekend shifts.
• Act up in the absence of the Ward Manager with support from the IPU Matron.

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Sector Experience

• First-level Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• Current NMC registration.
• Post-registration education up to Post Graduate Diploma level or equivalent, such as management or palliative care.
• Experience managing and leading nursing shifts.
• Proven mentoring and management of healthcare teams.
• Experience working in the charity sector is desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary: £35,392 to £42,618 per year, with an AfC competitive salary.