About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, dynamic, highly motivated senior nurse, to apply for the position of full time Senior Sister/Charge Nurse band 7 on Brearley 2 at the Northern General Hospital.
Brearley 2 is a 28 bedded elderly care ward within IGSM, part of the CCA care group.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of strong leadership, able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills and have experience in managing staff within a clinical environment at a minimum band 6 level. Applicants should be self-motivated, dynamic, and forward thinking and able to lead and develop the nursing team. Change management experience is also desirable.
The successful candidate will be a highly skilled communicator utilising effective verbal, written and IT skills to ensure patients receive timely, efficient evidence-based care and a positive patient experience.
A commitment to working within the clinical governance framework and demonstrating PROUD values is essential to this role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide leadership and support to staff providing care to patients within a designated ward or department within the Combined Community and Acute Care Group.
To have 24 hours continuing responsibility for the ward whether he/she is on duty or not.
To ensure that the highest possible quality of care is delivered within the ward, and that it meets the expectations of individual patients.
To support the ward team to deliver high standards of care.
To monitor, audit and review care standards and ensure the ward is functioning at a high standard.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers a comprehensive package to support staff health and wellbeing.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Valid with NMC) Degree in Nursing Studies. To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
Desirable
Recognised management/leadership training
Further Training Essential
Evidence of post registration development relevant to the role
Experience Essential
Extensive post registration experience Experience at band 6 or above in Geriatric and Stroke Medicine Evidence of successful change management Ability to work autonomously Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework
Desirable
Knowledge of relevant Policies and Procedure at STHFT Organisational Mandatory Training Policy and Strategy Current experience working in Geriatric and stroke medicine
Special Skills/ Aptitudes Essential
Excellent communication skills High level of clinical skills competence Excellent leadership skills Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to tight and conflicting deadlines
Desirable
Higher level Safeguarding training. Dementia care skills.
Other Factors Essential
Highly motivated and reliable Flexible to suit the service including possible evening and weekend. Demonstrates STH PROUD values
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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Northern General Hospital
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)