Ward Sister / Charge Nurse - Ward 5b, Band 6 (29.25 hours a week)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a band 6 registered nurse to join our innovative team on ward 5b where we care for patient's requiring surgical assessment. Emergency surgical nursing is an interesting, challenging and rewarding specialty where there is opportunity to enhance knowledge and clinical skills as well as deliver fundamental aspects of nursing care. We are looking for a highly motivated, organised nurse who is forward-thinking and wants to work within a highly regarded multi-disciplinary team. As a team we are always looking to improve and develop our service. We strive to offer safe, effective and outstanding care to our patients using evidence-based practice. We are looking for an approachable and friendly individual who prides themselves on developing others by assisting with teaching and staff development.
We are looking for an enthusiastic registered nurse with an interest in general surgery, excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a part of a team. Applicants should have the ability to lead on, prioritise and manage the health care needs of a group of patients, showing commitment to develop competencies and specialist skills of their own and other team members. Candidates should be supportive to all bands and members of the multidisciplinary team with whom we work closely. They should also be willing to support and supervise junior and less experienced staff and students, acting as a role model. We are looking for a special person with the ability to communicate effectively, with excellent time management skills and the confidence and competence to work both independently and within the team.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Our friendly ward team is composed of matron, ward manager, ward sisters, registered nurses, registered and trainee nursing associates, therapists, health care assistants, ward clerks and students.
In line with the Trust Vision to provide the “Best Care for Everyone…”
Professional values
− conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model
− act with professionalism and integrity, and work within agreed professional, ethical and legal frameworks and processes to maintain and improve standards;
Communication and interpersonal skills
− work in partnership with other health and social care professionals and agencies, service users, carers and families ensuring that decisions about care are shared
Nursing practice and decision making
− assess, plan, deliver and evaluate the nursing care of patients in accordance with UK law, the NMC code of conduct and the Trust values
− deliver high quality essential care to all persons in their care;
− deliver complex care to service users in their field of practice;
− act to protect the public, and be responsible and accountable for safe, person-centred, evidence-based nursing practice;
− practice in a compassionate, respectful way, maintaining dignity and wellbeing and communicating effectively;
− act on their understanding of how people’s lifestyles, environments and where care is delivered influence their health and wellbeing;
− seek out every opportunity to promote health and prevent illness;
Leadership, management and team working
− work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team
− manage a patient/caseload of patients within defined clinical area
− use leadership skills to supervise and manage others and contribute to planning, designing, delivering and improving future services
− to organise own time and that of non-registered staff, students and other learners as appropriate
− to support the senior members of staff in the management and supervision of the defined clinical area
− actively contribute to a good learning environment by taking on the role of mentor/assessor for learners.
