Junior Sister/Charge Nurse – Stroke (Band 6)

Job title:

Junior Sister/Charge Nurse – Stroke (Band 6)

Company

NHS

Job description

JOIN OUR SPECIALIST STROKE AND NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION UNIT!We are looking to recruit compassionate, highly motivated junior sister/charge nurse with excellent communication skills to join our patient centred supportive specialist Stroke and Neuro rehabilitation unit.Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering a safe, fast and effective acute stroke service with the support of the Bradford Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust who will provide initial hyper acute assessment, treatment and stroke care.Ward 5 is a 24 bedded unit providing stroke / neurological rehabilitation to patients with complex care needs and the services provided include TIA clinic. We are looking for an innovative registered qualified nurse, to work with our dynamic specialist multi-disciplinary team that deliver an evidenced based patient centred approach to care.We offer bespoke training and the opportunities to develop your skills and professional development. As an inter-disciplinary team member you will contribute to the patient’s journey through the stroke pathway and influence seamless transfers of care throughout the stroke service.This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a strong clinical team who are committed to high clinical standards and a supportive environment. The successful candidate should be able to effectively role model our Right care behaviours as they lead, motivate and manage the teamMain duties of the job

• The post holder is responsible for the delivery of care needs and maintenance of Clinical Standards on the ward, under the direction of the senior sister over the 24 hour period.
• To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of nurses within the ward
• To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, and ensure that this is presented in a way that they understand
• In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and be familiar with the NHS England Guidance ‘Understanding the new NHS’.

About usWe are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.Date posted13 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number423-6613390Job locationsAiredale General HospitalSkipton RoadSteetonBD20 6TDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• NMC registration
• Mentor Qualification or similar
• Post diploma /degree RGN

ExperienceEssential

• Relevant Post registration experience
• Recent Acute Clinical Experience
• Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area

Desirable

• Evidence of post basic continuing education.

SkillsEssential

• Proven leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to organise and manage day to day running of the ward and with an multidisciplinary team approach.
• Team building and working skills
• Ability to facilitate a cohesive team spirit and good team working. facilitate a cohesive team spirit and good team working
• Problem solving skills – able to respond to unexpected issues and provide first line response and to act as a deputy in the absence of the senior sister.
• Ability to deal competently with conflict and complaints.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively lead a team.

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of IT
• Leadership Course

KnowledgeEssential

• Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & ‘Understanding the New NHS’
• Demonstrable interest in and commnitment to the professional development of others.

Desirable

• Research Knowledge
• Previous experience in speciality.

OtherEssential

• Highly self motivated – posesses high internal work standards, set themselves and helps other to set attainable goals; wants to do thing better to improve, to be more effective and efficient; measure progress against target
• Flexibility – able to adapt to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments
• Patient focussed – committed to ensuring a positive hospital experience for patients and their relatives/carers
• Can move forward with change and act as an effective change agent in the clinical setting.
• Keen to embrace new concepts.

Desirable

• Highly motivated and can motivate others.
• Promotes a good learning environment.

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• NMC registration
• Mentor Qualification or similar
• Post diploma /degree RGN

ExperienceEssential

• Relevant Post registration experience
• Recent Acute Clinical Experience
• Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area

Desirable

• Evidence of post basic continuing education.

SkillsEssential

• Proven leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to organise and manage day to day running of the ward and with an multidisciplinary team approach.
• Team building and working skills
• Ability to facilitate a cohesive team spirit and good team working. facilitate a cohesive team spirit and good team working
• Problem solving skills – able to respond to unexpected issues and provide first line response and to act as a deputy in the absence of the senior sister.
• Ability to deal competently with conflict and complaints.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively lead a team.

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of IT
• Leadership Course

KnowledgeEssential

• Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & ‘Understanding the New NHS’
• Demonstrable interest in and commnitment to the professional development of others.

Desirable

• Research Knowledge
• Previous experience in speciality.

OtherEssential

• Highly self motivated – posesses high internal work standards, set themselves and helps other to set attainable goals; wants to do thing better to improve, to be more effective and efficient; measure progress against target
• Flexibility – able to adapt to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments
• Patient focussed – committed to ensuring a positive hospital experience for patients and their relatives/carers
• Can move forward with change and act as an effective change agent in the clinical setting.
• Keen to embrace new concepts.

Desirable

• Highly motivated and can motivate others.
• Promotes a good learning environment.

Expected salary

£37338 – 44962 per year

Location

Steeton, West Yorkshire

Job date

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 05:55:24 GMT

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