Sister/Charge Nurse Ward 16

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to lead Ward 16. The role requires a minimum of 3 years’ orthopaedic nursing, and the post involves managing daily ward operations in the absence of the ward manager with a hands-on approach to high-quality care.

The successful candidate will support junior staff, offer guidance, and uphold Trust policies. This is a permanent Band 6 position, with the ward manager and matron providing support as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years orthopaedic nursing experience.
• Permanent Band 6 position on ward 16.
• Hands-on approach with high quality patient care and visible ward presence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the ward in the ward manager's absence.
• Lead by example and support junior staff to maintain high standards.
• Provide advice, guidance and hands-on clinical support to staff as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical judgement

Mentoring

Staff support

Job description

As a band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse, you will be a visible personality on the ward who is able to take control of situations and manage the general day to day running of the ward, in the ward manager's absence. You will need to be approachable and supportive to all staff and be able to offer advice and guidance when needed. You will lead by example and support junior staff to maintain the ward's high standards. The applicant must have a minimum of 3 years orthopaedic nursing.

We currently have vacancy for a permanent band 6 position on ward 16.

We are seeking an innovative, highly motivated forward thinking nurse who has the ability to manage a busy ward on a daily basis using expert clinical knowledge and judgement whilst providing support to staff. You will be expected to have both a ‘hands on' approach in providing high quality care and have a visible and approachable presence on the ward in order to support junior staff with their role. You will also be expected to support the ward manager with general management duties and have an understanding of the varying factors that affect patient care and experience, staff development and must comply with Trust Policies at all times.

This is a permanent position.

The successful candidate will be supported by the ward manager and matron.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.