Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse - HDU

Job overview

Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse - HDU

Division: Surgery and Anaesthetics

Care Group: Theatres and Anaesthesia

Band: NHS AfC Band 6

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum/pro rata

We are recruiting for a Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

Must have critical care experience for at least two years.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will be expected to deputise the Senior Sister / Senior Charge Nurse and act as a role model for junior team members in the delivery of high standard and nursing care.

As a Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse you will provide strong clinical leadership skills by supporting, energising and be able to empower others in the pursuit of a shared vision to ensure the effective management of the ward.

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Provide strong clinical leadership skills, supporting, energising, inspiring and empowering others in pursuit of a shared vision to ensure the effective management of the Intensive Care Unit.

To be responsible for the teaching , supervision, assessment of students and junior staff.

To attend and participate in team and unit meetings, to exercise leadership, coordinate and manage the nursing team.

To demonstrate effective management of staffing levels in accordance with the needs of the service.

To provide an effective specialised resource (practical and theoretical) within the High Dependency Unit.

To be responsible for developing clinical skills and knowledge through on going education and life-long learning, ensuring that nursing practice is up-to-date and evidence based with the scope of practice.

Person specification:

Knowledge

Essential

  • Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
  • Awareness of clinical governance and risk management issues
  • Knowledge of evidence based practice

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience of effectively leading the care and management of critically ill patients
  • Experience of teaching / assessing / supervising others in a clinical setting

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN1/RN2/RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register.
  • BSc / 1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification / training / experience
  • Mentorship / teaching qualification
  • Critical care experience of at least two years

Values Based Question

Essential

  • How do you demonstrate respect and dignity?
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