Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Forrester Brown

Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Forrester Brown

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Are you looking for the opportunity to develop and grow as a Band 6 Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Speciality?

We are looking to offer an experienced nurse the opportunity to work within the senior management team, who lead and support the hardworking inpatient ward team to provide the best care and outcomes for their patient group.

This position is based on our orthopaedic trauma ward, B34 Forrester Brown, which is a 24 bedded, mixed sex ward, caring for patients who are presenting with traumatic orthopaedic injuries.

The orthopaedic specialty is dynamic, forward-thinking and constantly striving to improve the patient's pathway. Within this orthopaedic team, we have a commitment to the Trust and our patients who use our service.

We are proud to make a difference. If you're ready to come and make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.

For an informal visit or discussion about the role, please contact Jessica Brawn, Senior Sister on: 01225 826198

Main duties of the job

1. To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing incorporating the Named Nurse initiative.
2. To proactively coordinate the patients' discharge arrangements in accordance with RUH Discharge Policy ensuring involvement of other agencies as necessary.
3. To promote a patient-focused enhanced recovery approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals.
4. To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.
5. To provide information thus enabling patients to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle.
6. To ensure that all clinical documentation is completed correctly by members of the nursing team.
7. To maintain a safe ward/department environment.
8. To assist in the establishment and monitoring of protocols/care pathways.
9. To promote and maintain effective communication within the ward/department, GPs and community staff and other hospitals with regard to ongoing patient care.
10. To maintain patient confidentiality and ensure all staff understand the relevance of this.
11. To supervise junior staff in the delivery of care, through effective monitoring, mentoring, clinical supervision and reflective practice.
12. To provide emergency cover, where possible, within the unit.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff well-being, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working in the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Registered Nurse Part 1,2,12
• State Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council
• Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
• Training in management / HR Diploma / Degree in relevant area

Knowledge and Experience

• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice
• Understanding of equality & diversity and how to apply it to self and managed staff
• Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for the practice & behaviour of managed staff and self
• Understanding of the basic principles of effective budgetary management
• Understanding of the basic principles of effective staff management
• Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge & practice during working as a Band 5 registered nurse
• Regular experience of taking charge and delegating duties and problem solving throughout shifts
• Evidence of Leadership
• Computer and IT Literacy Skills
• Minimum 3 years relevant clinical experience at Band 5

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata