Sister​/Charge Nurse

Overview

We are hugely excited to present a new role for our Acute Medical Unit. The unit has been under a significant change process recently with the creation of our "medical rapid assessment and treatment area" allowing us to care for the "medical take" in the unit for the first time in years. AMU is a fast paced high energy ward, seeing large amounts of patients who are often undifferentiated in their care journey.

We have created a new senior role for the unit of a Sister or Charge nurse who will run the shift (days and nights). Under the NIC will be 2 band 6's who will oversee the delivery and standards of care for each side of the unit. If you have significant experience in leadership and managing a busy environment this this role may be for you.

We would love to hear from highly motivated senior nurses who can fulfil the following criteria:

• Degree level of education (or working towards) / or relevant demonstrable experience
• Current experience of clinical leadership in acute medicine or emergency care
• Current NMC registrant.
• Post-registration qualification in emergency care – for example - ATNC/ATCC /ALS
• Post registration education qualification (or working towards) and mentorship qualification.

The leadership element of this role is essential and candidates must be able to demonstrate their skills to:

• Be a role model / effective leader
• Exercise leadership skills to act as a catalyst for change.
• Develop and co-ordinate effective team working
• Communicate on a regular basis with team regarding trust objectives, plans & business developments

This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated, experienced and dynamic nurse to drive the improvement and success of the emergency department.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation. It’s established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss  may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RGN
• Post Registered emergency nursing/acute medicine degree qualification or equivalent
• ALS

Desirable criteria

• Diploma/Degree in nursing.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable registration experience in acute medicine or Accident & Emergency.
• Accident & Emergency or acute medicine leadership experience.
• Wide range of clinical experience.
• Supervision of learners and preceptors.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Experience of teaching qualified nurses, learners, junior doctors, patients/carers.
• Knowledge of resources management issues.
• Good numeracy skills.

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Other

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care

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