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Main area
National Spinal Injuries Centre
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
434-CR6489187
Employer
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Stoke Mandeville Hospital - National Spinal Injuries Centre
Town
Aylesbury
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/08/2024 23:59

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Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - St Patrick Ward

Band 6

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

  • provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
  • nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
  • regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
  • deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer. 

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.

 

Job overview

Junior Sister/Charge Nurse – St Patrick Ward, Stoke Mandeville Spinal Injuries Centre

Would you like to work for a world-renowned specialist national centre for people with spinal cord injury – a centre that is life changing for everyone who comes into contact with it?

The National Spinal Injuries centre is an internationally recognised centre as one of the first spinal unit in the UK to be accredited with Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).  CARF is an internationally recognised independent body that evaluates standards in rehabilitation care around the world.

We are looking for dynamic and forward-thinking Band 6 to work on St Patrick Ward.

With an interest in respiratory care would be advantageous.  Ideal candidates must be self driven, energised, and always strive to provide a high standard of nursing care.  Their philosophy should be that the patient must come first.

Self-awareness, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to professional development are also essential.  Looking to the future, the Trust will support those individuals that want to challenge themselves and become the leaders of the profession.

The successful candidate will be actively involved in unit management and will have the opportunity to develop management skills.  You must have excellent communication, motivation, teaching and leadership skills.

Main duties of the job

This Junior Sister/Junior Charge Nurse is a member of a multi-disciplinary team whose aim is to deliver a co-ordinated, comprehensive and holistic service for patients within the NSIC. 

He/she is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care, maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the framework of Trust policies.

He/she supervises qualified and/or unqualified staff. Teaches qualified and unqualified staff including basic and/or post basic students.

Our nurses are highly valued and the NSIC is supported by an established practice development team.

Working for our organisation

Listen to why colleagues think we’re a great place to work!  https://youtu.be/WI5TbW46-EU

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

  •  As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
  •  We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
  • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

  •  We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
  • As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
  • Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

  • Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
  •  Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
  • Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable
  • Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the job description and personal specification by downloading the JD and PS attached in the advert.

Person specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse (Level 1)
  • ENB 998 or equivalent
  • Diploma in Nursing
  • Evidence of further continued professional development
  • First Line Management Course
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant Course of equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • Strong experience at Band 5 level
  • Previous experience as shift/team leader
  • Specialist requirements – a clear interest in spinal cord injury
  • Experience of teaching students, HCA’s and qualified staff

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential criteria
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Evidence of clinical skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Assertive and confident
  • Experience of change in working environment or practice
  • Ability to write clearly & legible in English
  • Knowledge of up to date Nursing and NHS Issues
  • Computer literate
  • Ability to plan a rota
  • Ability to resolve conflict/dispute in a non-confrontational manner
Desirable criteria
  • Good time management skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Glorieli Sanitago
Job title
Ward Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01296 315838
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