Sister/Charge Nurse - University Hospitals Bristol
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Job overview
The Sister/Charge Nurse is accountable and responsible for the twenty-four-hour care delivery and management of the ward/area. The Sister/Charge Nurse will promote and monitor safe and effective practice, enhance the patient experience, provide effective leadership and management and contribute to the delivery of the Trust/Divisional objectives.The post holder will work as an integral member of the Multidisciplinary Team within University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michael's Hospital is one of the Lead Centres for neonatal services within Bristol; this tertiary unit provides intensive care for the population of Bristol and beyond. The unit consists of 31 funded cots. 15 Intensive, 8 High dependency and 8 special care.The unit also supports a 16 cot Transitional Care ward. The unit provides care for very sick newborn infants with a wide variety of medical, cardiac and surgical conditions.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for experienced enthusiastic nurses to join our nursing team. We have both permanent and fixed term (maternity cover) positions available. As a senior member of the nursing team you will be expected to supervise the assessment of the care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of appropriate programmes of care.You will be expected to take the lead in the shift coordination of the unit. You will also be expected to support and manage junior members of the nursing team and need to show extensive evidence of knowledge and clinical expertise within the specialty.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.
Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- Basic computer skills and competent to use windows based programs
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Good problem solving ability & skills
- Evidence of ability to use initiative, lead a team and manage change
- Ability to manage when under both individual and/or work pressure
- Good interpersonal communication and time management skills
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own and work of others
- Assertive and proactive
- Possess a high level of skill and competency in relevant area of practice
- Research and audit experience
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria- RSCN Part 8 / RN (Child Branch, Part 15) or RN
- Post basic certificate or related study in neonatal critical care
- Current NMC registration
- Degree in related area of clinical practice
- Leadership course/qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- NICU post registration experience
- Previous Band 6 or higher experience in relevant Neonatal Intensive Care
- Teaching experience
- Demonstrate leadership skills and knowledge
- Mentoring and Assessing or Teaching qualification
Aptitudes
Essential criteria- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
Public Sector Language competency
Essential criteria- Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
- As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
- The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
- UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
- To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
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