Ward Sister / Charge nurse - Band 6 - Devonshire centre

NHS; Stockport; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A neurorehabilitation centre in Stockport is looking for a Ward Sister / charge nurse to lead a team and provide high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will manage ward activities, supervise staff, and ensure a seamless care process. This position requires NMC registration and experience in adult care. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Salary sacrifice schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC and relevant qualifications.
• Experience in leading and coordinating a healthcare team.
• Commitment to continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ward Manager in all aspects of department management.
• Coordinate care to ensure timely pathway for patients.
• Supervise junior staff and manage ward resources effectively.

Skills

Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care

Organisational abilities

Experience of working in adult care

Education

Current NMC registration

Mentorship or teaching qualification

Evidence of study at degree level

Job description

Devonshire Centre for Neurorehabilitation (DCNR)

This is an exciting opportunity to join our neurorehabilitation team. We are looking for a Ward Sister / charge nurse to support and lead this excellent team and service.

The DCNR is a 15 bedded post-acute neurorehabilitation centre, where we care for patients with various complex needs, following an acute episode of neurological, neurosurgical or spinal nature.

Within our centre you will find a specialised and very dedicated multi-disciplinary team comprising of nursing, medical and therapy teams who provide holistic and person-centred care to every patient we see through our unit.

Successful candidate will have opportunity to enhance their knowledge in the management of patients presenting with neurological, neurosurgical and spinal presentations who require further rehabilitation. You will also be supported in further developing your leadership and management skills through teaching and delegation of non-clinical tasks.

Informal visits are welcomed and encouraged.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the Ward Manger in all aspects of Ward/ Department management and have a key role in co-ordinating and developing the nursing team ensuring that patients receive the required standard of care.

To effectively co-ordinate care to ensure a seamless and timely pathway of care for patients. To be a visible and accessible presence in the clinical area for patients, relatives and staff.Lead by example and act as a positive role model taking responsibility for own professional development.Organise own workload and adjust priorities in response to issues arising in the workplace.Recognise and respond appropriately to issues which require urgent or immediate attention, reporting to other members of the multi-disciplinary/ management team as necessary.Deputise for the Ward Manager/ Team Leader as required.Maintain ward management records and produce timely management reports at the request of the ward manager or as required in his/ her absence.Ensure comprehensive clinical records are maintained.Support the management of roster allocation for present and future shifts in order to provide safe staffing levels in line with the agreed workforce model.

Ensure the provision of compassionate, safe and high quality care of all patients and supervise the working of junior staff and trainees during the span of duty.Ensure the efficient use of ward resources e.g. bank staff

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached job description & person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Current NMC registration
• Mentorship or teaching qualification
• Professional or clinical qualification relevant to the speciality or evidence of working towards
• Evidence of study at degree level

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Organisational abilities
• Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills
• Experience of audit

Work related Circumstances

• Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Experience

• Evidence of continual professional development
• Experience of working in adult care
• Evidence of ability to effectively co-ordinate a team
• Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team
• Able to demonstrate awareness of or evidence of clinical governance

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.

Devonshire Centre for Neurorehabilitation

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearpro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-25-7474903

Job locations

Devonshire Centre for Neurorehabilitation