Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Permanent)
- Hours
- Part time - 34.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 432-HR1912-24
- Employer
- East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ipswich
- Town
- Ipswich
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Charge Nurse/Junior Sister - Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU)
NHS AfC: Band 6
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.
Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits
Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole.Ìý The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
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Job overview
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career by taking on the role of Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse on our fast paced Surgical
Assessment Ward. You will support the Ward Sister in the delivery of a patient-centered, clinically effective and dynamic service from the patient's admission assessment to discharge.
The Surgical Assessment Ward consists of an assessment unit and ward area with an assessment room and short stay surgical inpatient beds.
This is an exciting time to join as the surgical assessment unit is currently undergoing a refurbishment.
The unit is part of the same day emergency care (SDEC) programme where we deliver rapid assessment of patients including diagnostic and
treatment without being admitted to a ward. They can then go home on the same day if it is clinically safe to do so
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual who will support the ward sister in leading and developing the experienced nursing team in this department and promote multi-disciplinary working.
You will provide inspirational leadership to the department, be positively welcoming, effective and act as a credible role model.
You will have well-developed communication, change management and organisational skills, with a positive attitude and share in our vision and commitment to continuously develop and improve.
You should be caring, compassionate, forward thinking, well organized
and have a positive attitude towards flexibility and change.
If you have the passion to ensure the continued development of our surgical services, we want to hear from you.
Working for our organisation
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.Ìý
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.Ìý
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.Ìý
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.Ìý
Our philosophy is that to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.ÌýÌýÌý
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.Ìý
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.ÌýÌýÌý
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.Ìý
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven experience in Surgical nursing and delivering evidence-based practice.
- Team / people management
Desirable criteria
- Experience in other fields of nursing
- Involved in change management
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Preceptorship module
Desirable criteria
- Degree level qualifications. Willing to work towards a degree
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Current practices / trends within Surgical specialism/nursing
- Awareness and understanding of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Mental Capacity Act
- Awareness and understanding of current patient safety initiatives.
- Good knowledge of infection control procedures/initiatives
- Awareness of current issues within health and nursing
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent clinical, interpersonal, teaching and leadership skills
- Motivated
- Able to work as effective team member
- Excellent communication skills both written & verbal
- Able to plan and prioritise work
Desirable criteria
- Forward thinking mindset
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura Wilson
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07729080339
- Additional information
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