Sister/Charge Nurse

The Short Stay Unit (SSU) is looking for a passionate, hardworking and friendly Senior Nurse to support the Ward Manager on the ShortStay Unit. This is a permanent position of 34.5 hours a week. You will be the advocate for the Ward Managers in their absence and ensure care is delivered according to trust values, policies and procedures. You will coordinate the unit providing effective and consistent leadership to junior members of staff. You will also be responsible for supporting and educating staff on the unit to deliver the best care they can.

It is an exciting time here at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust as we are currently transforming the way in which we deliver healthcare in Rotherham. To align with our vision as an organisation of becoming an outstanding trust, delivering excellent healthcare at home, in our community and in our hospital.

To deliver this model of health care we are looking to recruit a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse who will join us in our aim to become an outstanding division, delivering safe, effective, well led, caring and responsive treatment to our patients by individuals and teams that are well led, kind, caring and compassionate.

Main duties of the job

To have continuing 24 hour responsibility supporting the Ward Manager for the effective management of the area and deputising in their absence. In addition the post holder will provide nursing leadership within this area, ensuring an effective quality nursing service, with responsibility for standards of nursing care and patient safety.

The Sister/Charge Nurse will be responsible for supporting the Ward Manager with budget management of the ward, staff performance and appraisal. To manage an appropriate patient workload across the service, providing expert support and advice. Developing the teams and ensuring a seamless service for patients working closely with the Ward Manager and Nursing Team.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

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Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification Knowledge

• Specialist/Management training
• Experience in Acute Medicine
• Commitment to continuous personal development for revalidation NMC
• Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care

Qualifications

• Evidence of Academic achievement, working towards Degree level of study
• Current level one NMC registration
• Relevant learning beyond registration
• Teaching/Mentorship Qualification

Experience

• Recruitment and selection experience
• Presenting complex information to large groups

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata/per annum