Ward Sister/Charge Nurse Band 6 - Ward 5a (23 hours a week)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a band 6 registered nurse to join our innovative team on ward 5a where we care for patients admitted with general surgical conditions. Emergency surgical nursing is an interesting, challenging and rewarding specialty where there is opportunity to enhance knowledge and clinical skills as well as deliver fundamental aspects of nursing care. We are looking for a highly motivated, organised nurse who is forward-thinking and wants to work within a highly regarded multi-disciplinary team. As a team, we are always looking to improve and develop our service. We strive to offer safe, effective and outstanding care to our patients using evidence-based practice. We are looking for an approachable and friendly individual who prides themselves on developing others by assisting with teaching and staff development.
Main duties of the job We are looking for an enthusiastic registered nurse with an interest in general surgery, excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a part of a team. Applicants should have the ability to lead on, prioritise and manage the health care needs of a group of patients, showing commitment to develop competencies and specialist skills of their own and other team members. Candidates should be supportive to all bands and members of the multidisciplinary team with whom we work closely. They should also be willing to support and supervise junior and less experienced staff and students, acting as a role model. We are looking for a special person with the ability to communicate effectively, with excellent time management skills and the confidence and competence to work both independently and within the team.
Job responsibilities In line with the Trust Vision to provide the Best Care for Everyone: Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model. Act with professionalism and integrity, working within agreed professional, ethical and legal frameworks and processes to maintain and improve standards. Work in partnership with other health and social care professionals and agencies, service users, carers, and families ensuring that decisions about care are shared. Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate the nursing care of patients in accordance with UK law, the NMC code of conduct, and the Trust values. Deliver high quality essential care to all persons in their care. Deliver complex care to service users in their field of practice. Act to protect the public, being responsible and accountable for safe, person-centred, evidence-based nursing practice. Practice in a compassionate, respectful way, maintaining dignity and wellbeing and communicating effectively. Seek out every opportunity to promote health and prevent illness. Work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Manage a patient/caseload of patients within a defined clinical area. Use leadership skills to supervise and manage others and contribute to planning, designing, delivering, and improving future services. Organise own time and that of non-registered staff, students, and other learners as appropriate. Support senior members of staff in the management and supervision of the defined clinical area. Actively contribute to a good learning environment by taking on the role of mentor/assessor for learners.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Adult Nurse. Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of a professional portfolio, registration revalidation, and commitment to lifelong learning.
Experience Desirable
Experience, through placement or employment, of working in an acute clinical environment. Previous experience in elective GI or emergency surgery. Experience, through employment, of leadership in the workplace. Interest in teaching and imparting knowledge.
Knowledge/ Skills Essential
Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload. Work with enthusiasm and a genuine interest within the MDT. Personally resilient and able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment. Demonstrates an ability to question and challenge practice in a constructive way. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates ability to use clinical reasoning skills and techniques to assess, diagnose, plan and offer a range of treatment options. Acts as a role model and is able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice. This includes supervising non-registered and less experienced staff.
Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Gloucester GL1 3NN Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a band 6 registered nurse to join our innovative team on ward 5a where we care for patients admitted with general surgical conditions. Emergency surgical nursing is an interesting, challenging and rewarding specialty where there is opportunity to enhance knowledge and clinical skills as well as deliver fundamental aspects of nursing care. We are looking for a highly motivated, organised nurse who is forward-thinking and wants to work within a highly regarded multi-disciplinary team. As a team, we are always looking to improve and develop our service. We strive to offer safe, effective and outstanding care to our patients using evidence-based practice. We are looking for an approachable and friendly individual who prides themselves on developing others by assisting with teaching and staff development.
Main duties of the job We are looking for an enthusiastic registered nurse with an interest in general surgery, excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a part of a team. Applicants should have the ability to lead on, prioritise and manage the health care needs of a group of patients, showing commitment to develop competencies and specialist skills of their own and other team members. Candidates should be supportive to all bands and members of the multidisciplinary team with whom we work closely. They should also be willing to support and supervise junior and less experienced staff and students, acting as a role model. We are looking for a special person with the ability to communicate effectively, with excellent time management skills and the confidence and competence to work both independently and within the team.
Job responsibilities In line with the Trust Vision to provide the Best Care for Everyone: Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model. Act with professionalism and integrity, working within agreed professional, ethical and legal frameworks and processes to maintain and improve standards. Work in partnership with other health and social care professionals and agencies, service users, carers, and families ensuring that decisions about care are shared. Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate the nursing care of patients in accordance with UK law, the NMC code of conduct, and the Trust values. Deliver high quality essential care to all persons in their care. Deliver complex care to service users in their field of practice. Act to protect the public, being responsible and accountable for safe, person-centred, evidence-based nursing practice. Practice in a compassionate, respectful way, maintaining dignity and wellbeing and communicating effectively. Seek out every opportunity to promote health and prevent illness. Work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Manage a patient/caseload of patients within a defined clinical area. Use leadership skills to supervise and manage others and contribute to planning, designing, delivering, and improving future services. Organise own time and that of non-registered staff, students, and other learners as appropriate. Support senior members of staff in the management and supervision of the defined clinical area. Actively contribute to a good learning environment by taking on the role of mentor/assessor for learners.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Adult Nurse. Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of a professional portfolio, registration revalidation, and commitment to lifelong learning.
Experience Desirable
Experience, through placement or employment, of working in an acute clinical environment. Previous experience in elective GI or emergency surgery. Experience, through employment, of leadership in the workplace. Interest in teaching and imparting knowledge.
Knowledge/ Skills Essential
Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload. Work with enthusiasm and a genuine interest within the MDT. Personally resilient and able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment. Demonstrates an ability to question and challenge practice in a constructive way. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates ability to use clinical reasoning skills and techniques to assess, diagnose, plan and offer a range of treatment options. Acts as a role model and is able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice. This includes supervising non-registered and less experienced staff.
Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Gloucester GL1 3NN Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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