Band 6
Main area: Emergency Department Grade: Band 6 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Nights, Weekends, Long Days, Early and Late Shifts) Job ref: 213-NUR-DH-6624522-C Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type: NHS Site: King's College Hospital Town: London Salary: £44,806 - £53,134 Per Annum Including High Cost Area Salary period: Yearly Closing: 14/01/2025 23:59 Job overview
King's College Emergency Department is a dynamic environment seeing approximately 130,000 patients a year. King's College Hospital is a major trauma centre, stroke centre, and a tertiary referral centre for neurosurgery, liver, and cardiac. The hospital serves a diverse population which is reflected in our workforce. There are great opportunities to learn and develop. We are looking for an inspirational nurse who enjoys teamwork and making a difference to the team and the patients. The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will assist their Team leader with managing their own team of nurses and ensuring they meet their potential. You will be actively involved in retention and recruitment. You will also be responsible for link roles giving you the opportunity to drive change and improve standards. Main duties of the job
As a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse you will be required to support the senior and junior team in ensuring the needs of our patients are met through the delivery of high-quality care. The role involves working as part of a large multidisciplinary team including the medical team, practice development team, safeguarding, youth workers, mental health liaison team, and the trauma team. The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse works clinically including unsocial hours and will be expected to work competently in all areas of the Emergency Department as well as being able to independently take charge of them. The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse can take charge of the department in the absence of more senior staff. Person specification
Education and Qualification
1st level Registered General Nurse Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification Experience and Skills
Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area Able to contribute to the development of students, nurses, and oneself Communication skills – able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with and through others. Team building and working skills – able to lead a team to achieve results
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