Charge Nurse / Junior Sister

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join the team as a band 6 Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse on A8 Ward. This is a secondment post for 1 year and would suit a senior band 5 nurse looking for development.

A8 ward is a 27 bedded elderly care ward, caring for patients with Dementia, frailty, and complex health care needs. There is a particular focus on dementia, delirium and older peoples mental health.

Informal visits are very welcome.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for leading the team in the absence of the ward Manager, supporting with staff management, audit and ward development projects. You will also support the ward Manager in reviewing complaints and governance issues, promoting a positive safety culture.

In return we can offer you development opportunities and external learning opportunities. New starters will be supported through a band 6 development programme and you will be well supported with personal development goals.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Act as a role model and assist in effective staff supervision with clinical practice, working with staff and patients in an advisory, teaching and support capacity and maintaining professional competence, authority and credibility.
• Work collaboratively with clinical nursing experts including Heads of Nursing, Clinical Teams, Consultant Nurses, Nurse Specialists and Practice Development Nurses in the development of expert,person centred care.
• Develop, motivate and lead a team by using objectives in line with department, sub speciality and corporate goals in conjunction with the ward Manager and in their absence.
• Provide professional leadership with the ward Manager within the department ensuring that all staff use evidence based practise and adhere to the NMC code of professional conduct
• Be able to demonstrate a high degree of motivation and innovation.
• Communicate effectively with the department nursing team participating and helping to arrange monthlyteam meetings and ensure robust systems exist so that staff feel informed.
• To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams in which he/she works.
• Work with PALS and the complaints department with the ward Manager to ensure that areas of concern are addressed effectively and in a timely manor, providing a response as required.
• Be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team environment ensuring most effective use of all members of those professional teams.
• Display strong leadership and positivity to the department team during times of increased pressure onresources, staffing crises, or bed pressures, working with divisional leads to assess risks across the division and how these can be minimised.