Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse inBridlington inBridlington PUBLISHED 18 DEC 2023
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A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dynamic team on Waters Ward. This is a 28-bedded stroke and general rehabilitation ward, and Bridlington Community Unit, a decant ward that was opened support with the increased need for social care services in the area.
As the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse you will have excellent leadership skills and will embrace the challenge of working in a highly demanding and diverse environment, whilst actively supporting the nursing and therapy team to ensure high standards of care are delivered.
We are looking for someone who is capable of lateral thinking and will work in an innovative manner, bringing nursing and therapy together and promoting an environment true to the ethos of rehabilitation.
We will offer a wide range of experiences as part of your development and journey, and offer the opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills further and offer you support to truly take ownership of your role. We will be committed to ensuring you reach your personal and professional objectives.
Duties of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse will include:
- Direct patient care
- Day-to-day management of both areas
- Being an effective role model to all staff groups
- Demonstrate effective leadership skills
- Development and motivation of staff
- Development of the existing services, with the support if the team
- Quality improvement
- Complaints and concerns management
- Governance, patient safety and quality
- Roster management
- Absence management
- Collaborative working
- Audit and data collection
You will develop and maintain the standards of high-quality care and support your team in achieving these, you will also play a big role in the day-to-day running of the wards. This role will require effective communication skills at all levels, whether it be coordinating rehabilitation or discharges, liaising with a patient and their relatives in a time of need, or disseminating learning to your ward team.
You will be supported by a highly accessible Matron and with their support you will lead, inspire and motivate your nursing team who will demonstrate our trust values and act as role models on a daily basis.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dynamic team on Waters Ward. This is a 28-bedded stroke and general rehabilitation ward, and Bridlington Community Unit, a decant ward that was opened support with the increased need for social care services in the area.
As the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse you will have excellent leadership skills and will embrace the challenge of working in a highly demanding and diverse environment, whilst actively supporting the nursing and therapy team to ensure high standards of care are delivered.
We are looking for someone who is capable of lateral thinking and will work in an innovative manner, bringing nursing and therapy together and promoting an environment true to the ethos of rehabilitation.
We will offer a wide range of experiences as part of your development and journey, and offer the opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills further and offer you support to truly take ownership of your role. We will be committed to ensuring you reach your personal and professional objectives.
Duties of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse will include:
- Direct patient care
- Day-to-day management of both areas
- Being an effective role model to all staff groups
- Demonstrate effective leadership skills
- Development and motivation of staff
- Development of the existing services, with the support if the team
- Quality improvement
- Complaints and concerns management
- Governance, patient safety and quality
- Roster management
- Absence management
- Collaborative working
- Audit and data collection
You will develop and maintain the standards of high-quality care and support your team in achieving these, you will also play a big role in the day-to-day running of the wards. This role will require effective communication skills at all levels, whether it be coordinating rehabilitation or discharges, liaising with a patient and their relatives in a time of need, or disseminating learning to your ward team.
You will be supported by a highly accessible Matron and with their support you will lead, inspire and motivate your nursing team who will demonstrate our trust values and act as role models on a daily basis.
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