Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department

Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are actively recruiting for Band 6 Sisters/Charge Nurses to the Emergency Department at LUHFT. We are looking for RN's who have experience in the Emergency Department. We believe in excellent patient care and would like to recruit experienced, dynamic individuals who believe in our trust values and will ensure that every patient receives exceptional patient care.

We are family friendly and flexible with shifts and offer a wide range of long days and short shifts.

If you are interested please apply today.

Main duties of the job

The work-load throughout the department is very varied and interesting with no two days being the same. The successful candidate must be dynamic, possess excellent communication skills, and have a high sense of professionalism and a strong belief in the value of teamwork. As a newly merged trust we offer rotation between sites across the Division.

As a Band 6 Nurse you will be offered a comprehensive development package including a period of supernumerary, training and education. You will have access to the departmental education team and have the opportunity to develop and progress your career as you work towards the RCN Competencies. We will develop your skills to ensure that you work to the highest of standards to triage our patients safely and stream them to various agencies.

You will have the opportunity to work in all the areas of the Emergency Department.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the detailed job description and main responsibilities for this vacancy within the job description attached

Person Specification

Skills

• Demonstrates a flexible approach to team working

Knowledge

• Demonstrates understanding of current issues affecting A&E service provision
• Demonstrates innovative approaches to the delivery of healthcare
• Demonstrates understanding of 'Clinical Governance'

Experience

• Demonstrable experience at band 5

Qualifications

• ENB 199 / 998
• Current NMC registration
• ALS / ATNC / TNCC
• 1st Degree

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.

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata