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Job summaryWe have an exciting opportunity in our Same Day Emergency Care unit for a band 7 Supervisory role.
Are you an experienced Emergency or Acute admission unit nurse? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop yourself whilst leading a team?
Our SDEC is a 7-day service that looks after acutely unwell medical and surgical patients not requiring admission. The unit is open 7 days a week, has Emergency, Surgical and Acute Medicine input, the clinician team consists of nurses, ACPs and clinicians. The role of the Band 7 is to ensure our patients received safe and high quality care.
We are looking for a kind, compassionate and caring nurse to support our patients, their families and our dedicated team of staff. You will have high standards and be able to demonstrate excellent patient care, clinical and leadership skills.
You will have the opportunity to continue to progress your professional development and will be supported in this role by the Senior Nurse team. Commitment to undertake ongoing in-service training and development is essential. You should be motivated, keen to learn and ready to embrace change; our commitment to you is to provide the environment and support for this to happen.
If you are looking for a role which gives you job variety, continuous support, encouragement, and genuine job satisfaction, come and talk to us and find out if this would be the right move for you to become part of our excellent nursing team.
Main duties of the jobThe sister/charge nurse will:
- Be supervisory to practice
- Be responsible for professional day to day clinical leadership and operational management of the ward.
- Ensure delivery of high quality, responsive, safe, efficient and compassionate care.
- Support the Matron in developing the service.
- Act as a leader and role model, adopting a flexible approach in a role which encompasses leadership, management and clinical responsibilities
- Demonstrate pride in their work and enthusiasm for quality of care
- Continue to develop the service through new pathways
Willing to consider part time hours or job share
About usUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.
Job description Job responsibilitiesFor a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description.
Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential - RGN. 1st Level qualification
- Current NMC Registration
- 1st Degree in nursing or health related topic
- Evidence of Masters level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters (in relevant health related subject)
- Qualification in Teaching, Assessing and Mentoring
- Experience in admission unit/emergency nursing at band 6
Desirable - Relevant post registration qualification at level 3
- Non-Medical Prescribing
- Management qualification
Public Sector Language Competency Essential - Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
Skills and Abilities Essential - Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
- Able to gain credibility with and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
- Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
- The Ability to lead and influence change
- Able to accept responsibility for ward/area working under own initiative within the boundaries of role
- Demonstrates ability to take overall responsibility and accountability
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
- Clinical expert in defined area of work
- Able to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients in ward/area.
- Ability to act as facilitator, mentor and supervisor to colleagues
- Familiar with current local and national nursing issues
- Information technology skills
- Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
- Initiative
Knowledge and Experience Essential - Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within speciality area
- Significant relevant clinical and management experience
- Effective standard setting, monitoring and feedback
- Understanding of the principles and application of effective budgetary management
- Understanding of the principles and application of effective staff and HR management/appraisals
- Understanding the theory and application of clinical governance
- Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for practice and behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self
Desirable - Undertaken nursing research
- Experience and knowledge of advanced practice/protocols
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential - RGN. 1st Level qualification
- Current NMC Registration
- 1st Degree in nursing or health related topic
- Evidence of Masters level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters (in relevant health related subject)
- Qualification in Teaching, Assessing and Mentoring
- Experience in admission unit/emergency nursing at band 6
Desirable - Relevant post registration qualification at level 3
- Non-Medical Prescribing
- Management qualification
Public Sector Language Competency Essential - Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
Skills and Abilities Essential - Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
- Able to gain credibility with and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
- Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
- The Ability to lead and influence change
- Able to accept responsibility for ward/area working under own initiative within the boundaries of role
- Demonstrates ability to take overall responsibility and accountability
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
- Clinical expert in defined area of work
- Able to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients in ward/area.
- Ability to act as facilitator, mentor and supervisor to colleagues
- Familiar with current local and national nursing issues
- Information technology skills
- Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
- Initiative
Knowledge and Experience Essential - Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within speciality area
- Significant relevant clinical and management experience
- Effective standard setting, monitoring and feedback
- Understanding of the principles and application of effective budgetary management
- Understanding of the principles and application of effective staff and HR management/appraisals
- Understanding the theory and application of clinical governance
- Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for practice and behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self
Desirable - Undertaken nursing research
- Experience and knowledge of advanced practice/protocols
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details Employer nameUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
AddressWeston General Hospital
Grange Road
Weston Super Mare
BS23 4TQ
Employer's website Job summaryWe have an exciting opportunity in our Same Day Emergency Care unit for a band 7 Supervisory role.
Are you an experienced Emergency or Acute admission unit nurse? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop yourself whilst leading a team?
Our SDEC is a 7-day service that looks after acutely unwell medical and surgical patients not requiring admission. The unit is open 7 days a week, has Emergency, Surgical and Acute Medicine input, the clinician team consists of nurses, ACPs and clinicians. The role of the Band 7 is to ensure our patients received safe and high quality care.
We are looking for a kind, compassionate and caring nurse to support our patients, their families and our dedicated team of staff. You will have high standards and be able to demonstrate excellent patient care, clinical and leadership skills.
You will have the opportunity to continue to progress your professional development and will be supported in this role by the Senior Nurse team. Commitment to undertake ongoing in-service training and development is essential. You should be motivated, keen to learn and ready to embrace change; our commitment to you is to provide the environment and support for this to happen.
If you are looking for a role which gives you job variety, continuous support, encouragement, and genuine job satisfaction, come and talk to us and find out if this would be the right move for you to become part of our excellent nursing team.
Main duties of the jobThe sister/charge nurse will:
- Be supervisory to practice
- Be responsible for professional day to day clinical leadership and operational management of the ward.
- Ensure delivery of high quality, responsive, safe, efficient and compassionate care.
- Support the Matron in developing the service.
- Act as a leader and role model, adopting a flexible approach in a role which encompasses leadership, management and clinical responsibilities
- Demonstrate pride in their work and enthusiasm for quality of care
- Continue to develop the service through new pathways
Willing to consider part time hours or job share
About usUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description.
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential - RGN. 1st Level qualification
- Current NMC Registration
- 1st Degree in nursing or health related topic
- Evidence of Masters level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters (in relevant health related subject)
- Qualification in Teaching, Assessing and Mentoring
- Experience in admission unit/emergency nursing at band 6
Desirable - Relevant post registration qualification at level 3
- Non-Medical Prescribing
- Management qualification
Public Sector Language CompetencyEssential - Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
Skills and AbilitiesEssential - Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
- Able to gain credibility with and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
- Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
- The Ability to lead and influence change
- Able to accept responsibility for ward/area working under own initiative within the boundaries of role
- Demonstrates ability to take overall responsibility and accountability
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
- Clinical expert in defined area of work
- Able to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients in ward/area.
- Ability to act as facilitator, mentor and supervisor to colleagues
- Familiar with current local and national nursing issues
- Information technology skills
- Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
- Initiative
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential - Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within speciality area
- Significant relevant clinical and management experience
- Effective standard setting, monitoring and feedback
- Understanding of the principles and application of effective budgetary management
- Understanding of the principles and application of effective staff and HR management/appraisals
- Understanding the theory and application of clinical governance
- Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for practice and behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self
Desirable - Undertaken nursing research
- Experience and knowledge of advanced practice/protocols
Person Specification
Education and QualificationsEssential - RGN. 1st Level qualification
- Current NMC Registration
- 1st Degree in nursing or health related topic
- Evidence of Masters level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters (in relevant health related subject)
- Qualification in Teaching, Assessing and Mentoring
- Experience in admission unit/emergency nursing at band 6
Desirable - Relevant post registration qualification at level 3
- Non-Medical Prescribing
- Management qualification
Public Sector Language CompetencyEssential - Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
Skills and AbilitiesEssential - Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
- Able to gain credibility with and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
- Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
- The Ability to lead and influence change
- Able to accept responsibility for ward/area working under own initiative within the boundaries of role
- Demonstrates ability to take overall responsibility and accountability
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
- Clinical expert in defined area of work
- Able to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients in ward/area.
- Ability to act as facilitator, mentor and supervisor to colleagues
- Familiar with current local and national nursing issues
- Information technology skills
- Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
- Initiative
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential - Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within speciality area
- Significant relevant clinical and management experience
- Effective standard setting, monitoring and feedback
- Understanding of the principles and application of effective budgetary management
- Understanding of the principles and application of effective staff and HR management/appraisals
- Understanding the theory and application of clinical governance
- Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for practice and behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self
Desirable - Undertaken nursing research
- Experience and knowledge of advanced practice/protocols
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
AddressWeston General Hospital
Grange Road
Weston Super Mare
BS23 4TQ
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