An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, highly motivated nurse to apply for a post of Sister /Charge Nurse within the Integrated Geriatric and Stroke Medicine Directorate, specialising in the care of Stroke patients.

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic clinical leader with a proventrack record of strong leadership, innovative practice, highly developed organizational ability and excellent interpersonal skills to help lead our teams to deliver the highest standard of quality care to our patients.

The successful candidate will be honest, reliable, highly motivated and passionate about the delivery of excellence to service users. Driven to make a difference, you will have a proven ability to manage change and be able to demonstrate the drive and passion required to motivate and engage staff. Working collaboratively with the MDT, the successful candidate will be expected to lead and support change across stroke services.

Applicants must have a first level registration along with an advanced diploma in nursing studies.

Main duties of the job

This role is to develop and provide specialised programmes of nursing care to a diverse range of patients and support to carers within the unit, to lead a team of qualified, support and student team members, to take charge of the unit regularly and to support the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse in ensuring the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registration Nurse
• Current NMC registration
• To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.

Desirable

• 1st Level Degree or equivalent or evidence of study at that level or demonstrable extensive experience
• Undertaken Stroke Module

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience working in an acute/rehabilitation setting
• Experience of teaching/assessing and supervision of others in a clinical setting
• Able to demonstrate implementation of change in practice
• Evidence of high level commitment to professional development
• Ability to work autonomously
• Experience of patient flow and coordinating the busy inpatient areas/wards
• Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework

Desirable

• Proven experience of managing a ward including management of rotas, team competencies, resources and staff
• Knowledge of relevant Policies and Procedure at STHFT
• Organisational Mandatory Training Policy and Strategy
• Knowledge of the Stroke Pathway
• Current experience working in stroke service
• Evidence of research applied to nursing practice
• Evidence of management experience

Further Training

Essential

• Evidence of relevant professional development

Desirable

• Successful completion of clinical and management training
• Post basic education and training in stroke (STARS)

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to tight and conflicting deadlines.

Other Factors

Essential

• Flexible, highly motivated and reliable
• Motivational Skills
• Commitment to the development of nursing and care staff
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stroke Pathway Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre (SPARC)

Norfolk Park Rd

Sheffield

S2 3QE

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190-7948-DIR