Great Ward Sisters and Charge Nurses have a strong sense of ownership of their wards and love to be in charge. They're honest and straightforward and they have high standards. They thrive on the busy nature of the role, they love being on top of things, they have a lot of drive and they keep going when things are tough.

The job is not right for everyone but for those who have the right strengths and motivators its energizing, rewarding and they love it.

Is providing excellent nursing care and getting the basics right one of your key drivers? Do you love developing others to become excellent at what they do? Is making a difference and doing the right thing fundamental to you? If your answer to these questions is yes, the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse role in Newcastle Hospitals might be right for you.

• Interview date: 3rd September 2024
• 37 hours 30 minutes /Week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

Main duties of the job

We have a vacancy for a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse Band 7 position on Ward 25 Cardiothoracic at Freeman Hospital. This is a busy adult Cardiothoracic surgical ward which sits within the Regional Cardiothoracic Unit. It takes a variety of both post operative cardiothoracic surgical patients such a coronary artery by-pass surgery, valve surgery and cancer related thoracic surgery. Additionally the ward cares for patients with heart failure patients requiring Left Ventricular Assist Devices and ACHD.

• Registered Nurse qualification (adult)
• Current NMC registration
• Degree level knowledge or working towards completion (i.e. on pathway)
• Previous post registration experience, some of which must be at Sister / Charge Nurse level
• Extensive clinical practice
• Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
• If the above description sounds like you then please contact Matron Kerry Kirk for an informal discussion about the vacancy. We'd love to hear from you.

About us

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 16,000 staff and an annual income of �1 billion.

We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.

Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job purpose:

• The Senior Sister / Charge Nurse has 24 hour accountability, including line managing, for their ward / department. They must deliver quality nursing care by ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to ensure the continuity of safe and effective care at all times.
• Deputises for Matron as required / appropriate
• Registered Nurse qualification (adult)
• Current NMC registration
• Degree level knowledge or working towards completion (i.e. on pathway)
• Previous post registration experience, some of which must be at Sister / Charge Nurse level
• Extensive clinical practice,
• Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
• If the above description sounds like you then please contact Matron Kerry Kirk for an informal discussion about the vacancy. Wed love to hear from you

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Evidence of achievement in current post and on-going professional development
• Knowledge and understanding of current relevant NHS policy context

Desirable

• Specialist course in area of practice

SKILLS

Essential

• Have developed skills in professional accountability in a leadership role
• Good IT skills
• Intravenous drug administration
• Venepuncture and intravenous cannulation

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of leading a nursing team at SR/CN level or equivalent
• Extensive clinical practice or specialist qualification in relevant specialty
• Experience of adult / child safeguarding
• Audit / research experience

Desirable

• Experience of developing a nursing team at SR/CN level

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
• Current NMC registration
• Degree level knowledge or working towards completion (i.e. on pathway)
• Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role

Desirable

• Master's degree
• Leadership / management qualification

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

317-2024-31-14-DR