Sister / Charge Nurse, London E11 1NR

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic team on Peace ward at Whipps Cross hospital. As part of our commitment to patients we are increasing our nursing work force to meet the needs of our patients and further support our team with their professional development. We are a high turnover with short patient stay department providing excellent patient-centered nursing care and working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will work with the team to ensure that safe and compassionate care is delivered.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate a proven experience working at a band 6 level or at least 1-2 years working as a band 5, the candidate must evidence their ability to motivate and inspire others and work collaboratively with multi- disciplinary and multi-agency teams to deliver the highest standards of leadership, care, staff support and service delivery. They must have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude to service developments. So if you are an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated nurse who is committed, caring and compassionate, come and join our fantastic team.

We are a ward that takes pride in learning and development and over the years have proven this by celebrating good success stories. We will work closely to ensure personal development plans are in place.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be part of the Peace ward and contribute to the delivery of high standards of nursing care. The post-holder will be required to take charge of specific areas of the Departments and assist in the smooth running and organization of the shift team.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse -Adult Nursing Assessing and support for learners in Professional Practice (Mentorship)
• Other relevant course

Desirable

• Completed Stroke course

Experience

Essential

• Experience of care assessment of stroke patients

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge to care for stroke patients.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to manage own workload
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
• Adaptability to changing workload Communication with patients and carers about care plans and decision making
• Clear and concise written documentation using and A-G clinical assessment format
• High level communication skills

Other

Essential

• Shift work will be required through the 24 hours period. To cover ward manager absence to ensure safety and quality of care
• Role model for junior colleagues
• Participation in teaching program

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse -Adult Nursing Assessing and support for learners in Professional Practice (Mentorship)
• Other relevant course

Desirable

• Completed Stroke course

Experience

Essential

• Experience of care assessment of stroke patients

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge to care for stroke patients.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to manage own workload
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
• Adaptability to changing workload Communication with patients and carers about care plans and decision making
• Clear and concise written documentation using and A-G clinical assessment format
• High level communication skills

Other

Essential

• Shift work will be required through the 24 hours period. To cover ward manager absence to ensure safety and quality of care
• Role model for junior colleagues
• Participation in teaching program

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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 2017, 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 Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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 2017, 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 Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust
Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

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