An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to manage our new and growing Enhanced Care Team.

The Enhanced Care Healthcare Assistants work across all of the inpatient medical wards providing care to patients who require close supervision. The team primarily care for patients living with dementia, delirium, mental health illnesses or a learning disability.

Main duties of the job

You will need good leadership and clinical judgement skills, as well as being an excellent communicator,motivator and team player. We are looking for a leader who is accountable and visible and who will work alongside the medical wards to maintain a culture that supports our trust values.

You will need to expect and maintain high standards of care, quality and patient safety to ensure best outcomes for patients. The post may require you to be involved with complex discharge planning and best interest meetings for patients.

The individual must be able to work effectively and it is essential to have the ability for problem solving while working under pressure. You will be involved in supporting your team with debriefing sessions.

About us

Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership.Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.Health and Wellbeing & Staff BenefitsThe Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance. -Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 - Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year. -HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.Trust ValuesKingston Hospital NHS Trust has four key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:- Caring- Safe - Responsible - Value Each Other- Inspiring

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document and person specification which contains more information about the role

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Qualified for 5 years
• Significant years of experience at Band 6 in an acute setting
• Knowledge of HR and roster management

Desirable

• Experience in elderly care setting

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN
• Recognised teaching and assessing certificate
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Phlebotomy, cannulation and ECG skills
• Diploma/BSc in Nursing/relevant subject or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of effective management skills problem solving decision making
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership qualities

Desirable

• Involvement in complaints management

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to organise/prioritise care within an acute setting
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of equal opportunites
• IT Skills

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

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