Job summary
- Main area
- Surgery
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 34.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 407-SURGERY-6745045-A
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Walsall Manor Hospital
- Town
- Walsall
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 As per AFC
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/02/2025 08:00
Employer heading
Sister/Charge Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
Do you want to be apart of a caring and friendly team, where you'll receive support and further training? Walsall NHS Trust Critical Care Unit have an excellent opportunity for a band 6 Sister/charge nurse to join our dedicated team.
We're a busy 18 bedded intensive care unit that delivers care to all patients in Walsall and the surrounding areas.
The job will entail working as part of a well established hard working team who always put the safety of their patients first.
Main duties of the job
The post holder, in conjunction with Senior Sisters and the Matron, will work to deliver, develop and maintain a working team approach in a progressive clinical learning environment.
The successful applicant will be expected to have an extensive post registration within critical care back ground.
Essential to the post is the Critical Care Course, to which the post holder should possess around least 2 years experience post course. They post holder should have leadership and managerial qualities, other senior management experience maybe of advantage. Including the possession mentorship course (ENB 988) or equivalent. Is also expected that the person in question should have excellent communication skill, be able to teach and mentor junior nursing staff and students, a commitment to team working and the ability to work effectively with the MDT to provide high standard of care safely to all patients.
You will be working closely with the Senior Sister in order to provide high standards of care and patient experience. The post holder will be expected to work within ICU as part of their role, responsibilities and development plan .
You will be expected to follow policy and adhere to the NMC code at all times.
Working for our organisation
Even more reasons to join Walsall NHS Trust
- Discounts for staff both locally and nationally
- NHS pension scheme
- Learning and development opportunities which include; Advanced Life Support training; Management and Leadership course; Arterial blood gas training; Involvement in management and leadership tasks
- Paid annual leave
- Health and wellbeing support
- The VIVUP and blue light discount
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see Job description and Person specification
Applicants should note that if successful at interview, the offer of appointment would be subject to vetting procedures undertaken by the Criminal Records Bureau, referencing & O H clearance.
If you like to meet the team, arrange an informal visit or for further information you can contact either SSR Rebecca Worrallo or SSR Lindsay Gibson on Extension 6752 or Bleep 9024
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Critical Care Course
- RN
- Teaching and Assessing
- Evidence of continued professional development
- possession of a full degree or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Advanced clinical assessment skills training are desirable
- Health related subject or clear evidence of working towards Master level
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven track record of managing a ward area
- Has managed control of infection as part of their clinical experience
- Teaching experience and the ability to present effectively
- Able to conduct audit and implement change to improve patient experience of service
- Able to manage resources
- Able to network and establish effective working relationships to impact on collaborative working practice
- Research appreciation and ability to influence others through research findings
Desirable criteria
- Advanced clinical assessment skills training are desirable
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to compile reports and write strategy papers
- Evidence of innovation in clinical services and/or clinical service development
Desirable criteria
- Computer literate, knowledge of databases and data collation
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Complex case management, able to identify and respond to priorities and emergencies
- at least 18 months post completion of Critical care course or equivalent
Other
Essential criteria
- High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and achieve success through, with and in others.
- Able to work under pressure and demonstrate effective stress management
- Able to support staff and develop conducive team building and team working.
- Able to challenge, and to take appropriate action to correct poor or unsatisfactory working practices.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca Worrallo
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01922 721172
- Additional information
Applicants should note that if successful at interview, the offer of appointment would be subject to vetting procedures undertaken by the Criminal Records Bureau, referencing & O H clearance.
If you like to meet the team, arrange an informal visit or for further information you can contact either SSR Rebecca Worrallo or SSR Lindsay Gibson on Extension 6752 or Bleep 9024
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