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Job summary

Main area
Respiratory Medicine
Grade
Band 6
Contract
9 months (Secondment / Fixed Term)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Full Time and Part Time hours available)
Job ref
320-MED-1404-A
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 pro rata/pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/10/2024 23:59
Interview date
15/10/2024

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Sister/Charge Nurse

Band 6

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sister/Charge Nurse Secondment post on Ward 404 Respiratory at the Royal Derby Hospital.

We are looking for an experienced Nurse with specialist knowledge and skills in the care of patients with respiratory disorders. The right candidate should have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, be a visible leader and be passionate about high quality and innovative care.

As a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse you will be responsible for the co-ordination of the ward on a day to day basis, ensuring safe staffing and skill mix in order to deliver safe, effective high quality care with compassion, dignity and respect. To escalate and respond to concerns professionally and appropriately and provide 24-hour care. 

Main duties of the job

Ward  404 is a 30-bed acute Respiratory Ward and specialises in diagnosis, treatment and continuing care of adults of all ages with a wide range of respiratory and related conditions and manages patients requiring a variety of support with respiratory conditions.  

Due to the nature of our patients and their specialist medicine management the wards are varied, exciting and challenging as a speciality.

You will provide staff with support, reflecting HR policies and procedures including staff performance, appraisals, sickness and absence. 

You will act as a role model and someone for whom patients, staff and relatives can turn to for assistance, advice and support.

You will support the Management Team in the day-to-day management of the ward whilst supporting junior members of staff in the clinical setting.

If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions. 

Closing date of applications: 1 October 2024

Interview date: 15 October 2024

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Professional Qualification
  • Current NMC Registration
  • Respiratory experience /Coordinator experience
  • Qualified - Demonstrable experience

Compassionate Care

Essential criteria
  • Compassion
  • Care
  • Competence
  • Communication

Leadership

Essential criteria
  • Enthusiasm
  • Ability to lead a team
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to undertake IPR's

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lauren Collins
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 787404
Additional information

Ward 404 - Lauren  Collins

Mobile: 07385037801

Ex: 86356

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