Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

The Short Stay Unit (SSU) is looking for a passionate, hardworking and friendly Senior Nurse to support the Ward Manager on the Short Stay Unit. This is a permanent position of 30 hours a week. You will be the advocate for the Ward Managers in their absence and ensure care is delivered according to trust policies and procedures. They will coordinate the unit providing effective and consistent leadership to junior members of staff. They will also be responsible for supporting and educating staff on the unit to deliver the best care they can.

It is an exciting time here at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust as we are currently transforming the way in which we deliver healthcare in Rotherham. To align with our vision as an organisation of becoming an outstanding trust, delivering excellent healthcare at home, in our community and in our hospital.

To deliver this model of health care we are looking to recruit Band 6 Clinical Sisters who will join us in our aim to become an outstanding division, delivering safe, effective, well led, caring and responsive treatment to our patients by individuals and teams that are well led, kind, caring and compassionate.

Jordan Hammond Ward Manager Short Stay Unit Jordan.hammond4@nhs.net 01709424596

Lisa Cross Matron Acute Medicine - lisa.cross1@nhs.net - 01709428107

Main duties of the job

To have continuing 24 hour responsibility supporting the Ward Manager for the effective management of the area and deputising in their absence. In addition the post holder will provide nursing leadership within this area, ensuring an effective quality nursing service, with responsibility for standards of nursing care and patient safety.

The Sister/Charge Nurse will be responsible for supporting the Ward Manager with budget management of the ward, staff performance and appraisal. To manage an appropriate patient workload across the service, providing expert support and advice. Developing the teams and ensuring a seamless service for patients working closely with the Ward Manager and Nursing Team.

Job responsibilities

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.