Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Department
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 372-MED2227
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Huddersfield
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 07/08/2024
Employer heading
Sister/Charge Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
We are currently looking for keen and motivated Nurse to recruit into a Band 6 post. You must be an RN with a minimum 2 years post registration experience within an emergency department. You will also hold a qualification in Mentoring/ Slip.
You will be required to have effective leadership skills, good communication skills, good interpersonal skills and evidence of professional development is a must. The successful candidate will be required to shift lead and maintain the flow of the department in a safe and efficient manner. You will be expected to work across site.
Main duties of the job
You will joining the emergency departments covering two sites, that currently see on average 500 patients a day (cross site). This is an extremely busy, but exciting time to join the trust as we are currently working towards the new configuration. Both departments consist of Triage/Rapid Assessment, Resuscitation Room, Majors and Minor Injuries/Illness.
Working for our organisation
High standards of patient care are our priority; therefore, you will be required to work within our 4 pillars of care as outlined by the Trust.
We have a dedicated Nurse Educator, as professional development for nursing staff is a priority. During your employment you will have opportunities for different courses and study days, including Immediate Life Support, Recognition of Deteriorating Patient, Advanced Life Support., Trauma Training, Pediatrics training, Major incident and CBRNe training.
The Trust is committed to developing and delivering excellent customer focused service by treating patients, their families, friends, carers and staff with professionalism respect and dignity.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The key areas within this role will be to assist the department senior sister/matron in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of services and to provide clinical and managerial leadership for nursing and support staff.
There will be an expectation that you can deputise for department senior sister/matron in their absence, with this role you will also be expected to take a lead on clinical practice issues.
You will be required to work a 24/7 rotational shift pattern of days, nights and twilights.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- First level Registration Diploma.
- Teaching/Mentoring Certificate / skills.
- Post registration education in relevant specialty
Desirable criteria
- Other Post Basic Qualification
- Working towards appropriate degree.
Experience
Essential criteria
- 2 years’ experience as a band 5 within an Emergency Department.
Desirable criteria
- Conducting appraisals
- Datix / Incident reporting
Training
Essential criteria
- Responsible for own post basic education. To meet the requirements of the service and revalidation.
Special Knowledge/ Expertise
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of future provision of services
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Electronic patient record
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
- Niki Finey
- Job title
- Lead Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01484 344311
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