An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic experienced and motivated Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to support the Band 7 and team of nursing staff within Ward 10 (Frail and Complex) at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. You will be an experienced RGN and be able to lead and assess the work of the nursing team building upon your own clinical and managerial experience.

You will be able to role model continuous professional behaviour and demonstrate through personal behaviour the core values of the Trust. They will be able to evidence an enthusiastic approachable and friendly manner towards patients, nursing and multidisciplinary team.

You must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will have a proactive management style, anticipating and dealing with issues constructively within the multidisciplinary team setting. You must be flexible in your approach to the role and respond appropriately to the demands of an ever changing workload.

Main duties of the job

• Will be instrumental in supporting the band 7 with the continuous improvement of the department, effectively monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of care that are reflected by patient experience.
• Must have a proven ability in supervising, managing and controlling the activities of a department in an efficient and effective manner. This will involve the assessment and implementation of appropriate care for new and current patients whilst ensuring adequate staffing levels are maintained and resources used appropriately.

Showing commitment and direction to the team as a whole you will actively participate in the teaching, training and supervision of all grades of staff. You will be required to be receptive to change, be dynamic and demonstrate active assistance and support to your more senior colleagues in the ongoing development of the department.

About us

Ward 10 has a team who are kind, caring and compassionate for their patients, relatives and each other. Every staff member is seen as important and has an integral part to play in delivering safe patient care. We are supportive and inclusive and aim to provide a high level of patient care at all times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Professional / Technical Qualifications

Essential

• RGN, Paediatric specialties RSCN, Operating Theatres RGN or Registered ODP.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional development / qualification relevant to area of speciality.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive post registration experience in the relevant speciality or equivalent.
• High level clinical skills and knowledge.
• Evidence of successfully co-ordinating, managing and leading the team on a day to day basis.
• Evidence of teaching ability
• Evidence in undertaking preceptor / mentorship role.

Desirable

• Involvement in Nursing audit and Research.
• An awareness and understanding of policy and practice relevant to speciality

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

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