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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
About
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
Charge Nurse / Sister, Band 6- Medical Day Unit
Closed for applications on: 10-Jul-2024 00:00
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 10-Jul-2024 00:00
Key details
Location
- Site
- Cheltenham General Hospital
- Town
- Cheltenham
- Postcode
- GL53 7AN
- Major / Minor Region
- Gloucestershire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 6)
Specialty
- Main area
- Medical Day Unit
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
Job overview
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the outpatient setting on Medical Day unit currently based at CGH.
MDU is an out-patient department which deals with various intravenous infusions, diagnostic endocrine tests, and blood transfusions.
We are looking to recruit a sister/Charge Nurse to work 37.5 hours a week. The hours are currently 08.00- 16.00 hrs Monday to Saturday, but these are currently being reviewed and may be changed
We are a friendly team and would look for someone to fit in and enjoy the diversity of the department.
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In line with the Trust Vision to provide the “Best Care for Everyone…” the successful applicant will be expected to lead the team with the support of their Band 7 and other Band 6 colleagues to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care. Applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well a passion for improvement. You will need to be calm and resilient with the ability to deal with challenging situations, providing support to more junior members of the team. To lead in the delivery and supervision of patient care for the clinical area ensuring assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of a high standard of core nursing care.
Applicants must demonstrate a compliance with professional values in line with the NMC Code and act as an appropriate role model at all times. As well as being able to take charge of a busy and dynamic department the successful applicant will also have excellent clinical skills and be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to development and education, always seeking to provide evidence-based person-centred care in line with both national and local guidelines.
Working for our organisation
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates hospitals on our two main sites in Cheltenham and Gloucester. Medical day unit service is a Nurse Lead Unit provided with 12 chair capacity in Cheltenham general hospital and we’re one of the largest NHS trusts in the country. We are excited to advertise for a Band 6 sister/ charge nurse post with permanent contract. The successful candidate will receive support and guidance from manager, sisters, MDU nurses and Matron.
Our workforce of almost 8,000 staff provides high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas
Medical Day Unit Service
The Matron for Medical Day Unit is Vinod Mani. Unit Manager is Bijimol Joseph, The General Manager is Adele Pugh and Jo Knick Enberg is the Assistant General Manager.
The Medical Day Unit is part of the Medical Division. The Chief of Service is Dr Abigail Tomlins, Sue Macklin is the Interim Divisional Director of Quality & Nursing and Victoria Millward is the interim Divisional Director of Operations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council with appropriate teaching/assessing qualification. With a minimum of one year post registration experience. Applicants should have a good knowledge base and practice clinical skills to a high standard having the knowledge base necessary to support more junior colleagues.
Minimum evidence of post registration qualification/equivalent in medicine
Enhanced IT skills.
Enhanced levels of dexterity and accuracy pertaining to clinical skills.
Act as a role model and resource for all staff disseminating clinical skills and knowledge
To participate in own and team’s personal and professional development. Ensuring progression through Individual Performance Development review and Revalidation process.
Demonstrate understanding of research and evidence-based practice, and participate as required in audit.
Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge/experience of speciality
Demonstrates leadership skills
KEY RESULT AREAS
The ability to lead team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care with the multidisciplinary team.
To communicate effectively especially where patient ability to do so is compromised.
An ability to disseminate contentious and delicate information appropriately.
To lead and deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using equipment and resources safely and as appropriate.
To administer medication and treatment within Procedure for the Ordering, Prescribing and Administration of Medication Guidelines.
To deliver and receive information which may cause emotional distress to all parties.
Participate in mentorship and educational programmes for students and other members of the team.
To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures and professional code of conduct. To assist the Ward Manager in the implementation of policy and service.
To support senior nurse in recruitment, retention and performance related issues, including being regularly responsible for the supervision and mentorship for unqualified/qualified staff and students.
Support senior nurse for clinical area in the management of budgetary control and resource management including duty rotas and skill mix requirement.
To support the senior nurse with Clinical Governance and risk management.
To input and retrieve patient and staff information from computer-based system and maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.
To support Senior Nurses with Patient Public Involvement ensuring it is integrated into service delivery.
To provide clinical leadership that inspires and motivates others
To work with the Senior Charge Nurse ensuring that appropriate staff working in the ward environment have the knowledge and skills to provide expert care to the acutely ill patient.
To be actively involved in the setting up and maintaining of educational programmes that ensure advanced knowledge and skills amongst the nursing team
COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Patients
General Public.
Community Support Services.
Education Organisations.
PALS
Nurse specialists
Consultants and medical staff
MOST CHALLENGING PART OF YOUR JOB
Ability to lead a team and work under pressure whilst effectively managing own and others time.
Resolving problematic situations/dealing with difficult people.
To assist the ward manager to manage both material and human resources
To manage chairs effectively to ensure patient flow is maintained.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Will be required to work within recognised Manual Handling Guidelines.
May be expected to frequently manoeuvre patients/objects over 15kg using appropriate aids for short periods of time.
Will have frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions and will be required to follow Policies and Procedures pertaining to infestations, bodily fluids, infection control and COSHH regulations.
May be required to work in confined spaces.
Ability to work where the work pattern may be unpredictable, but there is also a requirement for concentration e.g. drug calculations
Will be required to work Monday to Saturday- 08- 16.00
To manage own time effectively
The successful applicant will have an awareness of workforce planning and be willing to act up in the absence of a more senior colleague.
Leadership and management
Applicants will be expected to be an effective leader. The ability to demonstrate leadership qualities and previous experience of leading a team or group of staff would be advantageous
Education and training
All applicants must hold a nursing qualification and be able to demonstrate ongoing personal development and a commitment to learning
Improving quality and developing practice
This post would require the completion of daily audits and checks to help maintain and improve quality standards in line with local and national guidance. The successful applicant would work as part of the team to improve quality and develop new practices.
The position will require working as a Sister/ Charge Nurse within the Medical Day Unit taking charge when required while also ensuring the high standards of the trust are met and maintained through implementation and evaluation of nursing care
The health and wellbeing of our staff and patients remains the priority of the Trust. Vaccination remains the best chance we have of conquering COVID and the Trust encourages everyone to take up this offer.
Please note, this vacancy may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, so please apply as soon as possible if you are interested. The Recruitment Team are unable to accept any applications after the position has closed on NHS Jobs.
Committed to safeguarding our community
If applicable for the post, all successful candidates will be required to pay for their own Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The cost will be £29 (standard checks) or £46 (enhanced checks), and will be recovered through two instalments from the candidate's salary. Please contact [email protected] for further information.
The Trust is a safeguarding employer committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is committed to safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults, and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance. As part of the organisation's commitment to Safer Recruitment, candidates may request copies of relevant policies and procedures by contacting the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
Committed to supporting service personnel
As part of our commitment to support Service Personnel, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the Career Transition Partnership, offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for all qualifying Service and Ex-Service Personnel. To qualify for a guaranteed interview, candidates must meet the essential criteria for the post and be either a current member of the Armed Forces, or be within the two year period of resettlement. If this applies to you please email the job reference number and your AR number to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with active NMC registration
- Evidence of relevant continued professional development
- Holds a teaching or mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Appropriate experience at a Band 5 level
- Experience within acute ward care environment
- Previous experience of leading a team / coordinating a team
Desirable criteria
- Medical day unit experience
Knowledge. Skills,abilities
Essential criteria
- Evidence of clinical skill competency
- Ability to be Flexible and Adaptable
- Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Ability to resolve conflict/ challenges in a constructive way
- Good leadership qualities
- Good time management
Desirable criteria
- Experience of change management
- Understanding of Workforce planning
Qualities
Essential criteria
- Approachable
- Resilient
- Empathetic, Adaptable
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Bijimol Joseph
- Job title
- Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03004226617
No longer accepting applications
Sorry, this vacancy is no longer accepting applications.
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