An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join the Rotherham Critical Care team as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse in the Critical Care Unit. As a proficient Critical Care Nurse, the successful candidate will act to ensure the highest standard of individualised patient care is delivered either at the bedside, or as a shift coordinator supporting more junior members of the team as the nurse in charge of the shift. You will be an expert practitioner, role model and mentor and will participate in the education and development of Nursing and Healthcare staff. You will work closely with the ward manager and senior leadership team to provide excellence in all areas We are a 13 bedded Unit, which we use flexibly to accommodate level 2 and 3 patients from a variety of specialities. We are a friendly, supportive and dynamic team with a strong commitment to professional development. Critical Care is fully committed to audit, research and forward thinking. This provides a dynamic environment, conducive to gaining additional knowledge and skills. As part of our Critical Care commitment to enhance the working lives of our staff, we offer flexible working arrangements with self-rostered rotas and pride ourselves on a friendly team approach to care. We welcome applicants who wish to arrange an informal visit. Please contact the recruiting manager to arrange.

Main duties of the job

Effective clinical leadership through monitoring and implementation of standards and evidence-based practice Provide effective management and support for the nursing team in complex and pressurised situations Act as a visible and strong role model for all nursing staff within the unit promoting professional practice at all times. To take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area with specific focus on risk management, safe staffing, skill mix, co-ordination of patient pathways and patient safety. To deputise for the ward manager in their absence To communicate effectively within the MDT at all times and exhibit a calm manner in situations of extreme workload and pressure Must have the ability to motivate staff and facilitate effective change management

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Academic adult critical care qualification
• Degree in Nursing or working towards degree or equivalent
• Preparation of mentors or Practice Assessor or working towards
• Evidence of on-going professional development in critical care
• Performing at step 3 and working towards step 4 of national competency framework for registered nurses in adult critical care

Desirable

• Masters degree or working towards

Registration

Essential

• RGN with current NMC registration

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of co-ordinating Critical care unit

knowledge

Essential

• Use own initiative and meet deadlines
• NMC code of conduct
• Working knowledge of current NHS policies and national agendas
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective risk management
• Understands the concepts of clinical governance

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

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