Sister/Charge Nurse - Acute Stroke

Wales Medicines Strategy Group; Derby; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000

Job description

Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Royal Derby Hospital

Town: Derby

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata pa

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 08/04/2025 23:59

Interview date: 22/04/2025

Sister/Charge Nurse - Acute Stroke

Band 6

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff, you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust, we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a passionate, experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to take on a permanent role of a Sister/Charge Nurse post on Ward 410 (Acute Stroke Unit) at the Royal Derby Hospital, The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton.

Ward 410 is a high performing, forward-thinking acute ward with supportive senior nurses who are keen to strengthen the team with this appointment. You will be expected to uphold and ensure that high standards of care and professionalism are maintained at all times and be able to support the care delivery on a day-to-day basis. We operate a 24hr thrombolysis service for acute stroke patients within a wide catchment area.

In return, we offer excellent opportunities to support you to develop your leadership and clinical skills.

Main duties of the job

We require a strong and visible leader to support the Senior Sister with the running of the ward, striving towards continued excellence of care for acutely unwell stroke patients.

You will need to have excellent clinical skills, knowledge and communication abilities with exemplary standards of care. You will be a role model for the team and will motivate and inspire others to be the very best they can be.

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• NMC registration and revalidation requirements
• Significant post-registration experience and experience at a band 5 post
• Evidence of Degree/working towards higher degree or equivalent experience

Experience

• Evidence of management/leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience
• Evidence of mentoring, supporting, coaching and developing staff
• Evidence of managing clinical workload, prioritising, and re-prioritising
• Specific knowledge of the clinical area

Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check; however, having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.