Clinical Sister ​/ Charge Nurse

We are recruiting for a Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff. Main duties of the job An exciting Charge Nurse position has presented itself for a within the emergency department for developmental charge nurse post (Secondment) The successful post holder will be expected to deputise the Senior Charge Nurse and act as a role model for junior team members in the delivery of high standard and nursing care.

As a Charge Nurse you will provide clinical supportive leadership skills by supporting, energising and be able to empower others in the pursuit of a shared vision to ensure the effective management of the ward. We provide a comprehensive package of learning and development that will assist you on your journey towards becoming an expert in emergency care. This includes access to different MSc programmes.

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team. Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC Code and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence Will complete mandatory and statutory training within the set time frames, this will enable them to act in accordance with Local, Hospital and Statutory Guidelines and Policies including Health and Safety initiatives Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications, ensuring that local unit and departmental policies are followed Will actively participate in his / her annual appraisal and ongoing review, including compilation of a personal and professional portfolio to support professional revalidation and reflect advancing clinical practice Will maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors Working in accordance with corporate objectives Will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner with the patient at the centre of all initiatives.

Job description, Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC Code and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence Will complete mandatory and statutory training within the set time frames, this will enable them to act in accordance with Local, Hospital and Statutory Guidelines and Policies including Health and Safety initiatives Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications, ensuring that local unit and departmental policies are followed Will actively participate in his / her annual appraisal and ongoing review, including compilation of a personal and professional portfolio to support professional revalidation and reflect advancing clinical practice Will maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors Working in accordance with corporate objectives Will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner with the patient at the centre of all initiatives.

• Registered Nurse with the NMC
• Working towards Emeregncy based evidence care qualification or equivalent MSC specialist course in Emergency, Acute or citicalcare
• 18 months Emergency nursing experience
• completed RCN emergency care competences level 1, Knowledge of the NMC Code of professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives
• Knowledge of clinical governance and the necessity to report incidents
• Knowledge of the individual's responsibility towards health and Safety

• Has previous knowledge and skills of identifying deteriorating patients
• Working in nursing and particularly acute areas can be stressful, applicants will be required to discuss how they deal with stress to ensure a healthy work lifestyle balance
• Basic computer skills including ability to use Microsoft Word Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
• Pervious knowledge and skills in supportive leadership

• 2 years experience as RGN
• 18 mths experience working in an emergency or acute care setting

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients. As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy
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