Job summary
Employer heading
Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
Band 6
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.
We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.
Job overview
Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity in a role that allows you to inspire and motivate staff for a team that is forward thinking, innovative and committed to the delivery of high quality care then we are looking for YOU?
We have an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse posts to join our Gastroenterology and Acute Medical ward team.
Your role will be to provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model and supporting the Senior Sister/Charge nurse in driving quality care provision forward whilst being responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area in partnership with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and providing clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence
Main duties of the job
You will have a sound clinical knowledge of the unique clinical needs of medical patients and a desire to deliver the right treatment in the right place at the right time.
You will need to demonstrate specialist expertise and professional knowledge acquired through post registration academic study, clinical, leadership and management development, working and acting as a role model for professional practice and leadership.
In addition to your clinical expertise, you will have an interest in developing your leadership style, people management expertise in conjunction with the HR team along with excellent inspiring communication skills.
You will be committed to leading by example, encouraging and empowering your team along with all members of the MDT to ensure consistently high standards of care are set and delivered.
Working for our organisation
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Your role will be to promote/develop and maintain a culture within the Ward/Department in collaboration with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse which challenges and questions practice and promote the quality of thinking amongst practitioners. Ensuring that staff and students receive effective and documented induction, mentorship, development and support.
For further information please see the attached JD.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of ongoing development and learning
Experience
Essential criteria
- Leadership experience
- Demonstrable post-registration experience
Desirable criteria
- NHS Experience
Applicant requirements
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- shelley seddon
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01245 513933
- Additional information
If you would like to arrange an informal chat or meeting, please contact Senior Sister Shelley Seddon on 01245 516647 or [email protected]
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