About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for aspirant band 6 sister/charge nurse to support the senior team on Ward 6A - General Medicine.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team, and take on a new challenge. Flexibility and willingness to embrace new ways of working dependent on service needs is an essential part of the role.
To provide clinical and managerial leadership for nursing and support staff
To deputise for the Departmental Manager in their absence
To take a lead on clinical practice and departmental issues
To work clinically in all areas of the department.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will demonstrate excellent leadership skills that are required to ensure safe care is delivered in these challenging times
Assurance checks - Audits Working clinically caring for cohort of patients Supporting Band 7 - team Appraisals, Monitoring EST, device training, e - roster, performance management, providing leadership on the ward.
About us
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and personal development focus. With over 6000 employees and a turnover of £343 million, the Trust provides a comprehensive range of secondary care services to the people of Calderdale and Huddersfield and has an exceptional reputation for service delivery. The Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others.
Job description Job responsibilities
Assurance checks - Audits Working clinically caring for cohort of patients Supporting Band 7 - team Appraisals, Monitoring EST, device training, datix/complaints, performance management, student experience, providing leadership on the ward.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training Essential
Registered Nurse Qualification Evidence of own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and nurse registration
Desirable
Teaching/Mentoring Certificate / skills Other Post Basic Qualification Leadership development programme
Knowledge, Experience & Expertise Essential
Significant experience as a Band 5 registered nurse within a hospital setting A commitment to providing exceptional levels of patient care in a professional and compassionate manner Awareness of the Must-Dos Leadership and clinical supervision skills
Desirable
Recent experience working within Acute Medicine Recent experience in undertaking staff appraisals Knowledge of Acute Medicine Involvement in Quality Improvement initiatives
Communication and Relationships Essential
Excellent communication skills Demonstrates professional leadership skills Ability to delegate, organise and prioritise care delivery
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address Calderdale Royal Hospital
SALTERHEBBLE HILL
Halifax
HX3 0PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)