Sister/ Charge Nurse inNuneaton inNuneaton PUBLISHED 31 MAY 2024

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women's, children's, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.

The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join
#TeamEliot.


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Job overview



Job Title-Charge Nurse/Sister Emergency Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward



Hours per week- 37.5 hours per week



Perm/Fixed Term-Permanent



Salary- £35,392 - £42,618 Per Annum Pro Rata



Closing Date -14th June 2024



Interview date - 28th June 2024



This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.


*All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.


Careers at George Eliot - 'Where you make a difference'



Main duties of the job


Provide clinical leadership and direction to nursing team.
Act as a role model for all nursing staff within the unit promoting professional practice at all times.
o take responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area.
To provide specialist advice to support the assessment, planning and management of patients
The post holder is expected to act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.


Working for our organisation


Here at George Eliot our vision to '
excel at patient care'
takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:


E
ffective Open Communication

e
x
cellence and safety in everything we do


C
hallenge but support


E
xpect respect and dignity


L
ocal health that inspires confidence


Benefits:
On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.


Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety is maintained.
• To undertake assessment, planning and evaluation of patients
• To promote a culture of demonstrable best practice and integrated evidence based practice.
• To provide clinical advice, support and education to professions/ staff and patients.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues within the Surgical Assessment Unit.
• To have an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty and be able to apply to this in clinical practice.
• To have an understanding of safeguarding, being able to appropriately identify those patients at risk, managing referrals and assist with investigations in line with Trust Policy and Procedure.
• To provide support and care for the patient and his/her family respecting their need for privacy and dignity.
• Be professionally responsible for adherence to Trust policies and procedures.
• Produce written communications which are clear, fluent, concise and easily understood.
• Carry out nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with approved procedures.
• Ensure the delivery of evidence-based nursing care in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct within the clinical care area as an autonomous practitioner.
• To continue own professional development in line with NMC guidelines and NMC revalidation.

• Maintain clinical competence of self and others as determined by service need and job descriptions. Tasks to include male catheterisation, ECG, IV administration, Cannulation
• Ensure that risk assessments are complete as per Trust policy for manual Handling, health & safety and other relevant areas of concern.
• Ensure that equipment and the environment supports the delivery of high standards of care at all times.

• To participate and prioritise developments within the Service as part of the Strategic/ business planning.
• To assist with the management of ward resources in an efficient and effective manner.
• Ensure information on the ward information system is correct and updated regularly.
• Undertake staff appraisals and create a learning environment which facilitates learning and professional development.

Person specification



Experience and Knowledge



Essential criteria

• Professional clinical experience in working within surgical environment.
• A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence based practice.
• A sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development.

Desirable criteria

• Ability to successfully manage people
• Experience in participating in service improvement

Qualification and Professional Training



Essential criteria

• First level degree as registered general nurse or willingness to undertaken
• Current Professional Registration working as a band 5 or above for minimum of 2 years
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• To have the skills and knowledge to undertake supervision and assessing of staff and patients within scope of practice or willingness to develop.

Skills and Abilities



Essential criteria

• IT skills
• Patient focused
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively
• Good management of own and others time
• Able to use initiative and make decisions
• Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions

Personal Qaulities



Essential criteria

• Professional at all times
• Motivated and able to motivate others
• Calm and objective
• Approachable/Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal with difficult/sensitive situation
• Have a confident approach and the ability to inspire confidence
• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the EXCEL values

Please note:


George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust utilises a third party recruitment system (TRAC). When applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into TRAC where all subsequent information regarding your application will be generated. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages via the NHS Jobs website. Furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any emails/messages sent to us via the NHS Jobs website.

By applying for this post you are consenting to George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system, TRAC.

The Job application data you provide will be used to assess your application for employment at GEH, to verify your information and conduct reference checks, and to communicate with you. If you accept employment with GEH, the information collected will become part of your employment record and will be used for employment purposes.

All information provided will be used for recruitment purposes only and processed in a lawful, fair and transparent manner.


Other:


The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice, if appropriate for the role, it is a mandatory requirement for all newly appointed staff to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service application.

In response to NICE guidance and to support the reduction of health harm from tobacco, the Trust has a smoke-free site policy which applies to anyone on Trust sites. Staff who smoke will be supported to quit or not smoke whilst on Trust sites.

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees as they are at the heart of our patients journey. Our aim is to ensure that employees are equally valued, respected, empowered and included within an organisation that is representative of all members of the community. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual - taking pride in that we value employees, job applicants, students, volunteers, patients and visitors as people. This is reflected within our excel behaviours with a vision to create a workplace that represents a culture of kindness, joy and inclusion.


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

• B6 JD (PDF, 464.4KB)
• B6 JS (PDF, 296.6KB)
• B6 FR (DOCX, 81.9KB)