Ward Sister/Charge Nurse – Critical Care Unit COH

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Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Critical Care team at East Suffolk North Essex Foundation Trust, based at Colchester Hospital.

We are looking for a highly motivated nurse who is passionate about the care of patients to join our well-established critical care team in delivering a 24/7 service with the ability to work collaboratively in developing our future services.

The post involves delivering clinical leadership and expertise in the management of Level 2 and 3 patients, including paediatrics. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work confidently and collaboratively across professional boundaries.

Main duties of the job

As a Sister/Charge Nurse you will be responsible for managing a Clinical Specialist Team of registered nurses and healthcare assistants contributing to the Trust's quality and governance agenda.

You will work in partnership with the other Sisters/Charge Nurses in delivering a cohesive management approach to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.

Applicants must have an understanding of the current health agenda and national guidance which informs critical care practice.

Applicants will be expected to undertake internal rotation and weekend duties.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Recent ICU experience Ability to assess and manage risks Experience of teaching and responding to learners' individual needs Teaching and facilitating education/training in informal and formal situations

Desirable

Experience in a variety of critical care settings. Previous team leader experience Management/leadership Experience Involvement in a quality improvement project and audit

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registered Nurse University accredited intensive care course Working as a senior band 6 Mentorship qualification Experience in mentoring staff Advanced Life Support provider (ALS) UK Resuscitation Council

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of the application of evidence-based practice. Motivates and demonstrates enthusiasm for the clinical specialty. Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment Experience in service improvement

Desirable

Developed research ability Knowledge of Quality Improvement tools, ward metrics

Skills

Essential

Demonstrates ability to place patient and family at the centre of care. Excellent organisational ability Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrates a desire to explore new and innovative ways of delivering services

Desirable

Understanding of Budget Management Change Management Skills

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

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