Job summary
- Main area
- Medicine
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 372-MED2314
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Calderdale Royal Hospital
- Town
- Halifax
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/12/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 08/01/2025
Employer heading
Sister/Charge Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for aspirant band 6 sister/charge nurse to support the senior team on Ward 6B - General Medicine.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team, and take on a new challenge. Flexibility and willingness to embrace new ways of working dependent on service needs is an essential part of the role.
To provide clinical and managerial leadership for nursing and support staff
To deputise for the Departmental Manager in their absence
To take a lead on clinical practice and departmental issues
To work clinically in all areas of the department.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will demonstrate excellent leadership skills that are required to ensure safe care is delivered in these challenging times
Assurance checks - Audits Working clinically caring for cohort of patients Supporting Band 7 - team Appraisals, Monitoring EST, device training, e - roster, performance management, providing leadership on the ward.
Working for our organisation
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and personal development focus. With over 6000 employees and a turnover of £343 million, the Trust provides a comprehensive range of secondary care services to the people of Calderdale and Huddersfield and has an exceptional reputation for service delivery. The Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assurance checks - Audits Working clinically caring for cohort of patients Supporting Band 7 - team Appraisals, Monitoring EST, device training, datix/complaints, performance management, student experience, providing leadership on the ward.
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse Qualification
- Evidence of own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and nurse registration
Desirable criteria
- Teaching/Mentoring Certificate / skills
- Other Post Basic Qualification
- Leadership development programme
Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Essential criteria
- Significant experience as a Band 5 registered nurse within a hospital setting
- A commitment to providing exceptional levels of patient care in a professional and compassionate manner
- Awareness of the Must-Dos
- Leadership and clinical supervision skills
Desirable criteria
- Recent experience working within Acute Medicine
- Recent experience in undertaking staff appraisals
- Knowledge of Acute Medicine
- Involvement in Quality Improvement initiatives
Communication and Relationships
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates professional leadership skills
- Ability to delegate, organise and prioritise care delivery
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Angeline Makhetho
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01422 223633
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Workforce and Organisational Development
Acre Mill
Acre Street
Lindley
Huddersfield
HD3 3EB
- Telephone
- 01484 343369
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