Job summary
Employer heading
Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - CFH Outpatients Nursing
NHS AfC: Band 6
Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time (37.5H/week) Band 6 Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse for Main Outpatients department at Chase Farm Site.
The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal, organisational, and leadership skills who will act as clinical coordinator for the day-to-day running of the department, alongside the Senior Charge Nurse. You will be required to deputise in the absence of team leader and will demonstrate effective problem-solving skills to help ensure safe and smooth delivery of the outpatient nursing services.
The successful candidate will be liaising with the MDT across all the specialities we support here on site and will be supported by the senior team as they transition into the role.
They will have opportunities to learn both management and clinical skills in specialities such as Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Rheumatology, Colorectal Surgery, ENT, General Surgery, Trauma & Ortho, Haematology, Neuro, Breast Surgery, Dermatology and many more.
The successful candidate will be expected to work weekdays with 07:30-18:30 shift times, excluding bank holidays.
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the speciality.
To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care.
To take the lead on delegated responsibilities as defined by the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
To support the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.
In the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward.
To manage a delegated group of Band 5 staff ensuring compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements.
To ensure a positive focused service incorporating patients’ feedback to maintain and improve patient care.
To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
- Proven clinical experience in relevant area
- Evidence of teaching and assessing
- Ability to utilise pre registration experience to demonstrate an understanding of the relevant settings.
- Evidence of skills in managing junior staff
Desirable criteria
- General management skills
- Evidence of experience in conducting audits
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First level registration
- Evidence of post-registration education/qualification relevant to specialty
- Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards
Desirable criteria
- First level degree in Nursing or working towards
Skills and aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Demonstrates skills in IT systems
- Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
- Able to recruit staff to world class values
Desirable criteria
- Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
- Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lester Shean Villania
- Job title
- Senior Charge Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02083751071
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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Recruitment Support
Open Monday to Friday
08:30 am to 17:30pm
- Telephone
- 01629 702338
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