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Job summary

Main area
Acute Medical Unit (AMU)
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Secondment: 12 months
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (part time hours also considered)
Job ref
223-AMU-164
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum/ pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/05/2024 23:59

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Sister / Charge Nurse - Acute Medical Unit

Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to support the Ward Managers and team of nursing staff within the Department of Acute Medicine at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. This comprises of an Acute Medical Assessment (AMA)/Enhanced Care/Acute Medical Unit (AMU). There are permanent posts and secondments available. The candidate will require extensive post registration experience.

You will be an experienced RGN and be able to lead and assess the work of the nursing team, building upon your own clinical and managerial experience.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting the Ward Managers with the continuous improvement of the department, effectively monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of care that are reflected by patient experience.  Sound clinical knowledge and experience in an acute setting is essential.

The successful candidate must have a proven ability in supervising, managing and controlling the activities of a department in an efficient and effective manner.  This will involve the assessment and implementation of appropriate care for new and current patients whilst ensuring adequate staffing levels are maintained and resources used appropriately.

Showing commitment and direction to the team as a whole you will actively participate in the teaching, training and supervision of all grades of staff.  You will be required to be receptive to change, be dynamic and demonstrate active assistance and support to your more senior colleagues in the ongoing development of the department.

You must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will have a proactive management style, anticipating and dealing with issues constructively within the multidisciplinary team setting.  You must be flexible in your approach to the role and respond appropriately to the demands of an ever-changing workload.

Working for our organisation

The successful candidate will be able to be a role model for continuous professional behaviour and demonstrate the core values of the Trust. They will be able to show an enthusiastic approach and friendly manner towards patients, nurses and the multidisciplinary team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Professional /Technical Qualif

Essential criteria
  • RGN
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development / Qualification relevant to Area of Speciality
  • Experience in an acute hospital setting
Desirable criteria
  • Additional professional qualification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Extensive post registration experience in the relevant speciality or equivalent
  • High level clinical skills and knowledge
  • Evidence of successfully co-ordinating, managing and leading the team on a day to day basis.
  • Evidence of teaching qualification
  • Evidence in undertaking preceptor /assessor & supervisor role role.
Desirable criteria
  • Involvement in Nursing audit and Research.
  • An awareness and understanding of policy and practice relevant to speciality.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Carol Griffiths
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261000
Additional information

By phone: 01743 261000 EXT 1559

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402