Job summary
Employer heading
Senior Staff Nurse (Redlands Ward) - INTERNAL
NHS AfC: Band 6
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Diversity is what makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job overview
PLEASE NOTE: INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse (Redlands Ward)
Redlands is a 30 bedded ward, which is part of a ring-fenced unit providing care for elective orthopaedic patients.
This post would ideally suit a nurse keen to develop their professional profile; someone who recognizes opportunities for improvements and is a motivator to drive forward changes within the unit.
A dynamic and enthusiastic nurse with the ambition to succeed, willingness to learn and ability to work with the whole team in support of the senior sister to lead the department into the future.
We are looking for a nurse who understands the impact that a good experience within our department can have on a patient’s health journey and is keen to ensure this is delivered to every patient using the service.
A nurse keen to develop their assessment skills, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and motivated to develop skills and training appropriate to the role would be an ideal candidate for this post.
We can offer you:
- Flexible working.
- Full time hours.
- Exceptional development opportunities and support.
About you:
We want to hear from you if you feel you can bring the following exemplary attributes to our team:
- The ability to perform at a high standard.
- Work well within teams.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- A passion to learn and support others to learn.
Main duties of the job
1. Understand the workload targets which have been set for clinical area, and demonstrate commitment to their delivery. Ensure that others are alerted to quality issues.
2. Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of the health, safety and security of self and others in work area. Identify and assess risks in work activities, and assist in developing strategies to manage these effectively. Ensure team works within risk management/ occupational health legislation and Trust procedures.
3. Contribute to the implementation of the development of the service. Be aware of new evidence and research in both general and specialist fields. Work creatively to develop practice and new ways of working, taking the lead in the change management process when appropriate.
4. Develop own skills, taking responsibility for continuing professional development and performance, maintaining own portfolio in accordance with post registration requirements. Works to achieve competencies appropriate to grade. Is able to identify own development needs in relation to current practice and future plans, setting personal development objectives.
5. In the absence of the Ward/Department Manager monitor and review staffing levels and escalate unresolved staffing issues to ward/department matron.
6. Act up for Sister/ Charge Nurse as required.
Working for our organisation
Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our CARE values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Support the Ward / Department Sister/ Charge Nurse in leading the team to deliver the objectives of the clinical area. In the absence of the Ward Department /Sister/ Charge Nurse, be responsible for ensuring that all patients in the given clinical area receive safe, competent nursing care.
2. Lead the team for which he/ she is responsible, working flexibly to support other/ more junior colleagues on a day-to-day basis.
3. Allocate work and assess performance of the team members objectively against set criteria/ competencies. Work with Ward / Department Manager to ensure that individual performance review and personal development plans are completed for staff members. Assist with action plans arising from these appraisals as necessary. Provide clear feedback to team members in a way that is conducive to maintaining and improving performance.
4. Work with Ward /Department Manager to effectively manage the allocated financial resources within the allocated budget. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of ensuring effective skill-mix and appropriate caseload management at all times.
5. Assist the Ward/ Department managers to maintain high standards of cleanliness in the clinical area and for a well maintained ward / department environment.
6. Promote interdisciplinary working, with outcomes aimed at the best interest of patients.
7. Actively promote diversity, including race diversity, both in the delivery of the Directorate’s services and in the recruitment, management and development of staff within the clinical area. Assist the Ward/ Department Manager to sustain relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibility.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of leadership within a team
Desirable criteria
- Trauma and orthopedic experience
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC registered nurse qualification
- Evidence of assessing and supervising student nurses
Desirable criteria
- Leadership qualification
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Maria Huleani
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0118 322 7485
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