Job summary
- Main area
- Gastroenterology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Days and nights required)
- Job ref
- 252-6445520
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent valley hospital
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £37,162 - £44,629 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Sister/ Charge nurse - Mulberry Ward
Band 6
Job overview
The post-holder carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development of programmes of care and assisting the senior sister with the setting of standards of care.
They will have the knowledge and training to employ counselling skills with patients/carers with complex needs, demonstrating sensitivity to their emotional needs, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information and the implications of the same, and in situations where there may be barriers to understanding.
This can sometimes mean intense involvement with and support to patients with palliative care needs and their careers.
The post holder will also have knowledge and experience of the numerous complex problems of some patients, in order to offer clear, concise advice and support, including environmental and cultural factors, as well as unpredictable patient demands.
They also have responsibility for the management of the ward in the absence of the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse, including development of nursing staff and teaching of learners.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for providing all aspects of patient care through the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will assist and is expected to supervise junior staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff.
Please see the attached candidate information pack for more detail
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- RN Level 1
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- Degree or working towards
- Research evidence
- Recognised management course (or be prepared to undertake
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial experience as a Registered Nurse at band 5
- Productive ward skills and awareness
- Teaching and assessing junior staff and students
Desirable criteria
- Experience within specific specialty
- Manage appraisal process of staff
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
- Karen Cameron
- Job title
- Ward manger
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322428940
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