Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department

Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our busy, dynamic nursing team in the Emergency Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH). This is a demanding role that requires dedication and a positive attitude and approach towards change. With emergency care ever changing and evolving this is an exciting opportunity to provide new and innovative health care services to our patients and to help develop the department for the future of emergency services within our Trust. The successful candidate must have a proven ability in supervising, managing and controlling the activities of a unit in an effective and efficient manner. You will be a clinical role model and have a willingness to develop the team as well as your own professional growth. You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike. There will be the opportunity to work cross site.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work very closely with the Band 7 Senior Nursing team. You will be required to develop strong links with all members of the MDT and assessment areas and ensure that patient care is of the highest standard possible. In conjunction with the ward/department manager will oversee the day to day supervision of their ward/department/team, effectively motivating, and directing staff to ensure that time and resources are managed through effective teamwork. To ensure that staff have a clear knowledge of their duties and be accountable and of the standards of performance and conduct expected of them during their span of duty.

About us
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times. We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care. Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding. By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification
Experience and knowledge

• High level clinical skills and knowledge demonstrated in application form
• Evidence of successfully co-ordinating, managing and leading the team on a day to day basis.
• Evidence in being a assessor or supervisor

Desirable

• Involvement in Nursing audit and Research.
• An awareness and understanding of policy and practice relevant to speciality.
• Evidence of clinical skills relevant to working in an emergency department

Skills

• Evidence of excellent communication skills including verbal, non verbal and written.
• Microsoft office PC, EPR & careflow skills

Education and Training

• RN, Operating Theatres RN or Registered ODP.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional development / qualification relevant to Emergency Care

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. 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. 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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).