Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Department
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: 12.5hr shifts, internal rotation onto nights
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 388-6356905-NMC
- Employer
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Torbay Hospital
- Town
- Torquay
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
There is an opportunity to work as a band 6 Sister/Charge nurse within the Emergency Department at Torbay Hospital
The department serves the population of Torbay and South Devon and sees a large increase in attendances during the summer months.
We have a well established education team which allows the development of all the staff in the department and we actively encourage progression and promotion.
You will have comprehensive experience in Emergency Medicine and work well as an integral member of the MDT and be responsible for coordinating the shifts under the guidance of a Clinical B7, or working flexibly throughout the department.
Our philosophy is 'together we can make things better', if this aligns with your ambition, passion and beliefs, we will welcome an application from you.
Main duties of the job
- Working clinically to oversee the flow within the Emergency Department using specialist knowledge of Emergency Nursing to provide clinical and professional leadership to the nursing team.
- Ensure effective communication is maintained at department level
- Supporting junior colleagues during the shift and as a team leader
- Liaising with the wider MDT and outside agencies such as SWASFT to maintain safety and to ensure patient flow throughout the department
- Making decisions regarding clinical and personnel issues on a shift by shift
basis - Assisting as required to develop the service and team to ensure high quality
care is deliverable and appropriately implemented - Delivering upon requests made by departmental Matron
- Working under guidance and in conjunction with the departmental Matron
Following the Department’s and Trust’s Policies and Protocols to ensure the
safety of the department
Working for our organisation
The nursing team in the Emergency Department consists of both Adult and Paediatric qualified nurses and works alongside Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Paramedic Practitioners who manage the Minor Injuries service within the department, supported by very capable and knowledgeable Assistant Practitioners and Healthcare Assistants.
The medical team and nursing team work together to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
Led by an experienced Emergency Nurse, the Education Team not only facilitates in-house training for the clinical skills required by nurses within the Emergency Department, but is also very responsive to the developmental and educational needs of all the staff on an individual basis, and are an invaluable asset to the team.
The requirement for the delivery of safe, high quality care is at the heart of all we do, and we take great pride in the professionalism of the team and our work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Diploma in Health Studies. Degree or on Degree pathway
- ALS and / or ILS. Paediatric Life Support Certificate or equivalent. Trauma course or equivalent evidenced experience.
- mentorship programme
Desirable criteria
- Relevant management courses, for example – retention and recruitment, Appraisals, Dementia awareness training.
Special Experience
Essential criteria
- Proof of relevant general management experience.
- Minimum of 18 months A&E experience at Band 5.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Christina Harrison
- Job title
- Senior sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01803656021
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