Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary
Sister/charge Nurse - Band 6 - 37.5 Hours

An opportunity has arisen to join our busy critical care as a band 6 sister/charge nurse.

We are a 9 bedded unit, caring for level 2 and 3 patients and we engage closely with the north west critical care network. We provide the highest care to our patients and you will be responsible for ensuring this care is maintained, as a team leader and a support to the band 7 sister/charge nurse.

We are passionate about teamwork and continuing to improve standards and welcome applicants who would like to be part of our team.

Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY

• Act as a clinical team leader assuming accountability for managing, co-ordinating and supervising the total service provided within the Critical Care Unit for level 2 and level 3 care patients.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of professional Conduct and to carry out his/her duties in accordance with the trust and unit policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Develop and implement local policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Participate fully as a member of the critical Care Unit management team.

Team leading and management of a busy critical care unit caring for level 2 and 3 adult patients and ensuring their safety. Supervising juniors and learners and working within a large multi disciplinary team. Upholding good practice, safe guidelines and hospital policies and ensuring they are adhered to.

About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job description
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• RGN with current NMC registration
• ENB 998 or equivalent or working towards
• Evidence of Critical care skills B6
• Experience in ITU or HDU with evidence of performing as a senior staff nurse in this area
• Evidence of professional leadership
• Excellent communication skills
• ENB 100 or GMCC course

Desirable

• Ability to work as a team

Experience
Essential

• Experience in ITU or HDU with evidence of performing as senior staff nurse within this area.
• Service training and education provided
• Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of professional leadership leading to innovation in practice

Desirable

• More the 2 years experience working on critical care.
• Previous experience acting up as a band 6.
• Evidence of participations in service development/change management.

Leadership, communication & professional behaviours
Essential

• Evidence of professional leadership behaviours appropriate to the band 6 post.
• The ability work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Demonstrates personal accountability, resilience and role-modelling of best practice.

Desirable

• Contributes to a positive team culture
• Evidence of supporting/supervising junior staff/students

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: Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Tameside hospital, fountain street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9RW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:
Critical care unit Manager, Rebecca Woodworth, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com