Job summary
- Main area
- Discharge Waiting Area
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 179-6416386-P
- Employer
- West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Suffolk Hospital
- Town
- Bury St Edmunds
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Sister/Charge Nurse - Discharge Waiting Area
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Are you a skilled and compassionate healthcare professional looking for a challenging leadership role? Look no further! We are currently seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a Discharge Waiting Area Band 6.
As the Sister/Charge Nurse- B6, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient and smooth operation of the discharge waiting area. Your responsibilities will include overseeing day-to-day activities, providing leadership to the team, and ensuring top-quality care for our patients.
If you are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, possess strong leadership qualities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you! Join our team and make a meaningful impact on our patients' lives.
Main duties of the job
- Manage and coordinate the activities of the discharge waiting area, ensuring efficient patient flow and timely discharges.
- Support the Ward Manager in developing and implementing strategies to improve patient experience and reduce waiting times.
- Provide supervision and guidance to the nursing and support staff, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Monitor and maintain the quality and safety standards within the discharge waiting area, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
- Assist in the recruitment, training, and performance management of staff members.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to facilitate seamless transitions of care or discharge for patients.
Working for our organisation
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description for full details.
STAFF CAR PARKING
Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 – 18:30.
For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.
This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete “on call” duties within their role.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person specification
Education & Qualification
Essential criteria
- NMC Registration
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- ILS
- Diploma in Nursing
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Previous experience at Band 5 level
- Teaching experience
- Management experience
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of NHS IT and Administrative Systems
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Computer Literacy
- Able to demonstrate excellent
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work to clear guidelines and within role boundaries.
- Able to adapt to supporting different teams.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to use initiative, referring key decisions as appropriate and understanding aim limitations.
- Mentorship skills
- IV Drug Administration
- IT skills
- Research awareness
- Able to act up for Ward Manager
- Time Management skills
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Team worker, who is able to prioritise effectively.
- Leadership qualities
- Commitment to delivering high quality service
- Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
- Flexible approach to working hours and duties
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
- Vitor Martins
- Job title
- Deputy Head of Operations
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01284713968
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