Ward Sister​/Charge Nurse (Internal Only

Vacancies Ward Sister/Charge Nurse (Internal Only)

Clyst ward is a hyper-acute stroke unit, which directly admits patients 24/7.

As the ward sister/Charge nurse you will be expected to co-ordinate the ward, support the nursing team, and elevate concerns to the CNM and clinical matron. You will work closely alongside the CNM and MDT to ensure the ward is managed appropriately and inclusively.

Due to taking direct admissions 24/7, you will be required to work days, nights and weekends. There has to be a band 6/7 on duty day and night, 7 days a week.

You will be expected to have at least 2 years acute stroke experience, and be able to demonstrate the following skill set:

• Management of caring for acutely unwell patients
• Experience of working within a busy and acute setting
• Cannulation
• Leadership and coordination skills
• Blood transfusion
• Mentorship and training skills

More detail about the role

Within this role you will work closely alongside the Stroke practitioners, site practitioners, Stroke support team, Yealm and the palliative care team. You will be required to be able to communicate effectively, and have recognition of pressures outside of the unit, as well as the pressures you will face on the unit.

Clyst is a fast paced ward with a high turnover of patients. You will be responsible for supporting the team to meet the national stroke targets, as well as the trust targets. You will be responsible for supporting with timely treatment and management of our acute stroke patients, and will be exposed to operational pressures, and effective bed management.

Working Pattern:Long days (07:30-20:00) and nights (19:30-08:00). Band 6' s on clyst are required to work weekends and bank holidays. The unit has to be covered 24/7 with a band 6 or 7.

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
and
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

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