Job summary
- Main area
- Medical Short Stay and Cardiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 19 hours per week
- Job ref
- 421-LTUC-1288B
- Employer
- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Harrogate Hospital
- Town
- Harrogate
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 18/07/2024
Employer heading
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Sister/Charge Nurse - Wensleydale
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
To be a leader on Wensleydale Ward is about being part of something special, which is why we need amazing people who stand out from the crowd. Real professionals who are adaptable to new roles, responsive to change and always looking to improve and develop innovative practice.
We can offer training, flexibility, friendliness and a caring environment in which to work and provide a large number of staff benefits, which you will find listed in the additional information link attached to the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
We know that to be the best, we need to recruit, develop and support the best nurses to continue to provide an outstanding service. We are looking to recruit an experienced nurse who is passionate about patient safety and the delivery of exceptional quality care. Ideally the right person will have an experience in cardiology and acute respiratory care and a willingness to develop the skills required to become a champion in this field, share their knowledge and skills with the nursing team and lead the Team in providing excellent care.
Working for our organisation
We are not just any acute medical team, and we are not just looking for anyone to join us. Wensleydale Ward is a fast paced 28 bedded medical ward, including a 4 bed Coronary Care Unit and 4 bedded Medical Enhanced Care Unit . We care for Cardiac and Respiratory patients, some requiring highly specialist care, but with a predicted length of stay of less than 72 hours. Due to an increased workforce plan for Band 6, we now have the opportunity to add an extra band 6 Sister or Charge Nurse to our Ward Leadership Team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description & Person Specification attached for a full list of duties and requirements for the role.
If you are interested in this position please get in touch with the named contact on the advert.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- NMC registered
- Post registration experience
Desirable criteria
- A Degree in Nursing or related field
- Foundation Management / Leadership training
- ENB 998 OR equivalent to be either completed or due to be completed.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as Senior Staff Nurse
- Experience in acute medical nursing Supervisory experience
Desirable criteria
- Cardiology experience
- Experience in Change management
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
- Rachael Dealhoy
- Job title
- Acting Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01423 555329
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