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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Secondment: 12 months
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
193-6843352UCGB6-SSN
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
AMU
Town
REading
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Acute Medical Unit - Senior Staff Nurse - Internal Only (SECONDMENT)

NHS AfC: Band 6

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.  Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

 

Diversity is what makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job overview

INTERNAL APPLICANTS APPLY ONLY 

A full time secondment Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse position has been made available for 7 months.

This is an excellent development opportunity for experienced staff nurses.

Applicants would need to provide evidence of the following criteria:

  • Significant acute medical nursing experience
  • Dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic with a very high standard of clinical practice
  • Degree level qualification
  • Completed HMU competencies
  • Completed or near completion -  Critical Care Course
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, ability to manage patient flow and work closely with other teams

Main duties of the job

  • Support the Ward/Department Sister/Charge Nurse in leading the team to deliver the objectives of the clinical area.
  • Demonstrate excellent personal communication skills across AMU, HMU and wider Trust
  • Actively promote excellent team working and MDT relationships.
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the clinical area and for a well-maintained environment.
  • Co-ordinate and manage patient flow and capacity, ensuing patient safety at all times
  • Support mentees and their development
  • Actively engage and lead a link champion role

Working for our organisation

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

Royal Berkshire Hospital has been rated ‘Good’ following our recent CQC inspection and is committed to delivering high quality care to our patients, which is driven through our core values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Support the Ward/Department Sister/Charge Nurse in leading the team to deliver the objectives of the clinical area.
  • Demonstrate excellent personal communication skills across AMU, HMU and wider Trust
  • Actively promote excellent team working and MDT relationships.
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the clinical area and for a well-maintained environment.
  • Co-ordinate and manage patient flow and capacity, ensuing patient safety at all times
  • Support mentees and their development
  • Actively engage and lead a link champion role

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Nursing Degree
  • Acute Nursing experience with HMU competencies
  • Completed Critical Care course or equivalent

Desirable

Desirable criteria
  • Experience in coordinating, patient flow and safety

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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
Philip Jones
Job title
LEAD NURSE
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01183226615
Additional information

Alexandra Bernardo

Lead Nurse

[email protected]

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