Sister/Charge Nurse
Job Description
development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting and monitoring of standards.
The post holder will support in the management responsibility for a nursing team and will have specific responsibility for providing professional support and specialist nursing advice.
The post holder will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care and will be designated to take charge of the ward on a regular basis.
Main duties of the job
Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career – developing your leadership and management skills, while keeping patient care at the focus on everything you do?!
Carlton Court are looking for an experienced nurse who is wanting to progress in their nursing career.
Carlton Court is a Satellite Site of the James Paget University Hospital situated in Carlton Colville, Lowestoft. We are a Rehabilitation/Pathway Unit, we currently have 3 units which each have 11 single room units who prides itself on its high patient care standards and team working ethos.
The successful candidate will be able to confidently manage and provide inspirational leadership and encourage good communication through MDT working to improve patient experience and reduce length of stay.
The successful candidate will be supported to gain the necessary managerial skills to fulfil the role, supported by the band 7. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with all of the Multidisciplinary team and community services which plan towards a safe and successful discharge home.
We encourage the sharing of ideas and different approaches in order to improve patient care. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the continuous development of the ward and enhance patient-centred care.
Working for our organisation
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we wil look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care and will be designated to take charge of the ward on a regular basis.
Further information can be found on the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Education And Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Appropriate post registration clinical qualifications e.g. Assessor training
Essential Criteria
Skills, abilities and competence
- Ability to lead and work effectively within a team
- Broad range of expanded roles
Constraints
Essential Criteria
- Ability to work flexibly to cover the needs of the service across the full shift pattern including night duty, weekends and bank holidays
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England’
Tier 2 Sponsorship : We are pleased to consider applicants who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK but it is unlikely that we would be able to appoint if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled UK/Right to work candidate is available. Applying for entry clearance into the UK, must provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.
Please check your account regularly under “My Applications” to view the progress of your applications. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
In submitting an application form, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process.
Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in this post, the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated closing date.