Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Department
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Part time - 23 hours per week
- Job ref
- 176-U-6457660
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Peterborough Hospital
- Town
- Peterborough
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department - Peterborough
Band 7
Job overview
Join us and be part of our transformative journey in Emergency Care!
We are seeking an experienced individual with strong management skills and experience in emergency care.
This is an exciting opportunity as we undergo major changes including relocation the Urgent Treatment Centre into the Emergency Centre footprint. As a band 7 you will rotate through this area assisting in co-ordinating services.
Under the guidance of our Senior team and clinical educators you will receive comprehensive mentoring in ED specific skills and shift co-ordination, This includes minor injury management, x-ray requesting, wound closure, Manchester triage and line management including employee relations issues.
This posting is for a 12 month seconded position, a great learning opportunity for aspiring band 6's to develop their careers.
***Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***
Main duties of the job
You will be paired with a mentor from our esteemed band 7 team, supported by our education experts who will nurture and shape you into a proficient band 7 Sister or Charge Nurse.
The role presents an outstanding leadership opportunity in the emergency department setting with opportunities for occasional cross site collaboration.
Working for our organisation
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays.
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role.
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment.
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service.
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals.
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include providing dynamic clinical leadership, ensuring the delivery of top-tier nursing care and fostering team development through adept line management
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding the job role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse or equivalent health care professional
- PILS / ILS
- Recognised mentorship course
Desirable criteria
- Futher study post registration
- Recognised Leadership Course
- HMIMMS/TNCC/ALS/APLS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous emergency department experience at a senior level (minimum 2 years as a band 6)
- Able to work in a busy demanding area
- Practical teaching experience formally or informally
- Experience and competence in managing / leading a team
Desirable criteria
- Good understanding of clinical governance and its application within an emergency care setting
- Line management experience (performance appraisals/sickness management)
- Link Nurse Role
Skills
Essential criteria
- Fully competent in all clinical skills relevant to emergency nursing (Including - Triage, minor injury management, care of the critically unwell patient adult or child, transfer of the critically unwell patient, trauma care, chemical incident management and major incident management)
- Evidence of conducting audits and development of current department.
- Ability to resolve and deal with problems and conflict
- Competent in x-ray requesting and advanced plastering
- Good understanding of infection control principles and their application within an emergency care setting
Qualities / Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload taking responsibility for decision making under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates Trust values
- Able to motivate a team
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emily Bird
- Job title
- Emergency Department Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01733 678656
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