Band 6 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Sahara B

Job overview

Barking Havering and Redbridge University NHS Trusts (BHRUT) is one of the largest acute trusts in the country and the biggest provider of acute healthcare services in NHS North East London and the City (NELC). Our dedicated workforce of 6,500 staff and volunteers serve our local population of around 750,000, from a wide range of social and ethnic groups.

We are seeking for a band 6 charge nurse to join our team on Sahara B. Sahara B is a 30 bedded regional neurosurgical ward for Essex, providing care to patients with brain & spinal conditions. You will work & be a part of our large multi disciplinary team. We are looking for an individual to help support our nursing team in the delivery of high quality nursing care, if you are reliable, organised and a good team player then we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• To support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in effectively leading and managing the ward •    Participate in all ward activities as an effective team member, supporting the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse taking responsibility for the leadership of a team of staff •    To assess care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team •    To teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff, and act as a role model to junior staff, undertaking performance management when required •    To act as a role model to junior colleagues •    To take responsibility and accountability for a group of patients and the ward for the duration of the shift •    To provide holistic nursing care to patients within the ward, utilising all resources to provide excellence in practice  •    To develop personally and professionally as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team and take part in appraisal yearly •    To provide teaching and mentorship to junior colleagues •    To contribute to the maintenance of a safe environment •    Reports any potential / actual problems to line manager and/or Matron when appropriate •    Act as a link nurse when required

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact  Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4188. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.