Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

·
Full time
Closing Date:

16 February 2025

(this may change dependent on response)

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing

17 February 2025

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing

24 February 2025

We are seeking to appoint a Band 7 Sister/ Charge Nurse to join our Emergency Department who acts as a role model to staff, has a thirst for improving quality and an ability to motivate a team to continually strive to put patients first and deliver excellent care.

The successful candidate will work within a team of existing Band 7 Sisters covering 24hrs 7 days a week. Each Band 7 leads and is responsible for their own team of staff providing support, clinical supervision and empowering each one of them to be the best they can be.

You will be the driver for providing high quality, safe care to our patients.

You will benefit from being a good communicator and a team player who is willing to work in this highly skilled, forward thinking team.

Main duties of the job

Will have continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care establishing evidence based practice. Responsible for the delivery of advanced nursing skills within complex patient care pathways. Leads the clinical team by delegating work to junior staff. Leads the management of the department in the development of care systems, protocols and guidelines. Responsible for the teaching, mentoring and assessment of students, trainees and professional staff, promoting a learning culture. This post is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, responsible for specialised nursing skills and leadership competencies promoting the effective and economical use of available resources and facilitates delivery of a budgetary balance. The job holder is accountable for own actions without direct supervision and accountable for the actions of unqualified members of staff. Responsibility for coordinating the whole of AED.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust: We value people We are one team We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Will have continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care establishing evidence based practice. Responsible for the delivery of advanced nursing skills within complex patient care pathways. Leads the clinical team by delegating work to junior staff. Leads the management of the department in the development of care systems, protocols and guidelines. Responsible for the teaching, mentoring and assessment of students, trainees and professional staff, promoting a learning culture. This post is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, responsible for specialised nursing skills and leadership competencies promoting the effective and economical use of available resources and facilitates delivery of a budgetary balance. The job holder is accountable for own actions without direct supervision and accountable for the actions of unqualified members of staff. Responsibility for coordinating the whole of AED.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential RGN Teaching and assessing qualification eg. ENB 6590 (998) or equivalent

Desirable Post registration qualification / training in area of clinical speciality Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience ENB Courses applicable to specialism

Experience

Essential Post registration experience, including experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty Experience of participating in clinical audit Experience of leading/managing a team of staff Change management experience

Desirable Experience in policy development Budget and financial management experience Experience in a range of clinical specialties

Skills

Essential Clinical skills specific to area of specialty Ability to lead and work as part of a team Mentoring and counselling skills Change management skills Leadership skills Excellent time management and organisation skills Computer literate Analytical approach to problem solving

Desirable Computer literate Presentation skills

Knowledge

Essential Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Knowledge of change management processes Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc. Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national and Trust's targets and priorities In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training LEO Programme Management Development Training

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

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