The Sister/Charge Nurse will by example and facilitation guide, assist and empower nursing staff in fulfilling their professional role using research-based practice.
Identify strengths and weaknesses of individual clinical practitioners and liaise with Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to construct an appropriate development programme.
Support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in the day-to-day management of the ward.
Main Duties of the Job
AMU is a 40 bedded unit with a 4 bedded Acute Care Bay. The unit's role is pivotal in the management of medical admissions to the Trust, and works closely with the Emergency Department and in-patients areas.
The Acute Medical Unit is actively committed to looking at ways to improve the patient experience, ensuring we create an environment where patients feel safe, cared for and confident in treatment they receive and strive to be the best provider in our class.
We are searching for dynamic, highly motivated and passionate individuals committed to supporting colleagues to provide high quality patient care within Assessment Unit. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the co-ordination of the unit, whilst leading and developing a skilled workforce to deliver high quality patient-centered care.
About Us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career; it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, 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 accommodate 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 to support our people including:
Extensive range of learning opportunities
NHS Pension Scheme
Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
Date posted 06 January 2025
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 6
Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 272-6822597
Job location Doncaster Royal Infirmary Armthorpe Road Doncaster DN2 5LT
Job Responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Knowledge And Experience Essential
Proven experience at Band 5
Evidence of ward/department management under supervision
Development of knowledge and skills in speciality
National and local nutritional initiatives/policies
NICE guidelines pertinent to Nutritional care of patients / service delivery
Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
Desirable
Evidence of management responsibilities already undertaken
Experience of carrying out and monitoring PDA process
Qualifications and Training Essential
RN with current registration
Teaching certificate (or evidence of working towards)
Demonstrate professional post-registration development
Desirable
Post Registration educational development
Participation in management development courses
Personal Attributes and Skills Essential
Demonstrate good verbal communication skills with multidisciplinary team/clients/relatives
Demonstrate the ability to deliver educational and clinical skills training
Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working practice as required with good attendance and high standards of clinical care
Precise and methodical working practice and demonstrate ability to work and manage the ward day to day unsupervised
Desirable
Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with conflict supporting staff through mechanisms such as clinical supervision
Provide evidence of supervisor/ implementation of teaching programmes for student nurses, eg preceptorship education, mentorship
Evidence of change management and involvement in service development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary Armthorpe Road Doncaster DN2 5LT
Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/
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