Band 6 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse

Job overview

We are looking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Senor Staff Nurse for Pre Assessment Unit at King George Hospital to join our dynamic team. We constantly strive to provide great and safe care for our patients. Preference will be given to applicants with Pre Assessment Unit experience. This is an excellent opportunity to develop patient's surgical anaesthetic assessment skills. You will be expected to run Nurse led pre assessment clinic to assess the patients for elective procedures. We offer the best training and development programme for our staff.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the individualised care of clients on their elective surgical pathway.

To provide and maintaining a high standard of nursing practice whilst co-ordinating and liaising with other staff, in line with Trust and CQC standards.

To assist with support and supervision of students and junior members of the team.

To supervise and co-ordinate other staff as appropriate and take charge of own pre-assessment clinic.

To demonstrate leadership and deputise in the absence of the Senior sister/ Charge Nurse

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 Adeyemi Kaka, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5162. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.