The jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Lead Nursing Teamin leading the nursing teams throughout the 24 hour period.

As an experienced nurse the jobholder will co-ordinate activities in the department ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified staff within ED. He/she will play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

The jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the Lead Nurse.

Will act at all times to encourage an environment of empowerment through coaching, teaching and facilitating to support service development.

Main duties of the job

The jobholder will work for the Emergency Department and may be asked to work cross site.

The jobholder will support the Lead Nurse in the day to day management of a team of nurses and support staff, co-ordinating the smooth running of the Emergency Department on a shift by shift basis.

With a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse the post holder will have responsibility for the On-going development of a team of nurses. This entails working with a wide range of Professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues.

Undertake Emergency Nurse Practitioner role if training and competencies are achieved.

About us

Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, 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 support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).o Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience at Band 5 or equivalent in Emergency Department or Acute setting
• Proven leadership and management skills
• Experience in change management
• Insight into clinical speciality
• Insight into current nursing and professional issues
• Demonstrates standards of professional practice

Desirable

• Involvement in staff / service development
• Ability to demonstrate involvement in service development, e.g. patient pathways

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse - Level 1
• Recognised teaching / assessing qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months
• Application of evidence based practice

Desirable

• Willingness to work towards ENP
• Understanding of training needs in relation to post i.e ALS, PLS, ILS, Trauma course
• To develop personal clinical ability to meet service demands
• Evidence of RCN competencies completion

Personal Attributes and Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills / IT literate
• Professionalism
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to problem solve, anticipate and forward plan
• Ability to act as shift leader / coordinator

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

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272-6527310