Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, highly motivated nurse to apply for a post of Sister /Charge Nurse within the Integrated Geriatric and Stroke Medicine Directorate, specialising in the care of the elderly patients on ward G2 RHH.

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic clinical leaders with a proven track record of strong leadership, innovative practice, highly developed organizational ability and excellent interpersonal skills to help lead our teams to deliver the highest standard of quality care to our patients.

The successful candidate will be honest, reliable, highly motivated and passionate about the delivery of excellence to service users. Driven to make a difference, you will have a proven ability to manage change and be able to demonstrate the drive and passion required to motivate and engage staff. Working collaboratively with the MDT, the successful candidate will be expected to lead and support change across the care of the elderly services.

Applicants must have a first level registration along with an advanced diploma in nursing studies.

Please discuss this with your line manager seeking support to be released early in support of this winter beds initiative.

Main duties of the job

This role is to develop and provide specialised programmes of nursing care to a diverse range of patients and support to carers within the unit, to lead a team of qualified, support and student team members, to take charge of the ward regularly and to support the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse in ensuring the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term/secondment contract basis for a period of four months due to the post being recruited as part of a limited term project within the Trust. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the requirement for the post to be maintained as a part of the project’s implementation and the timescales associated with this.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Please ensure you read the DBS Employee Guidance Document at the foot of the NHS Jobs page, which provides further guidance on the requirements for this check and your responsibilities in complying with this check should you be successful at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

1st Level Registration Nurse Current NMC registration To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.

Desirable criteria

1st Level Degree or equivalent or evidence of study at that level or demonstrable extensive experience Undertaken Stroke module

Experience

Essential criteria

Relevant experience working in an acute/rehabilitation setting Experience of teaching/assessing and supervision of others in a clinical setting Able to demonstrate implementation of change in practice Evidence of high level commitment to professional development Ability to work autonomously Experience of patient flow and coordinating the busy inpatient areas/wards Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework

Desirable criteria

Proven experience of managing a ward; including management of rotas, team competencies, resources and staff Knowledge of relevant Policies and Procedure at STHFT Organisational Mandatory Training Policy and Strategy Knowledge of the Stroke Pathway Current experience working in stroke service Evidence of research applied to nursing practice Evidence of management experience

Further Training

Essential criteria

Evidence of relevant professional development

Desirable criteria

Successful completion of clinical and management training

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential criteria

Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills Excellent leadership skills Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to tight and conflicting deadlines.

Other Factors

Essential criteria

Flexible, highly motivated and reliable Motivational Skills Commitment to the development of nursing and care staff Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.

When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.

You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.

If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.

Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

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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

Job Description Band 6 (PDF, 144.4KB) Person Specification (PDF, 128.4KB) Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB) Information for Applicants on the Trust & Selection Process (PDF, 763.8KB) Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB) Candidates with Disabilities Useful Contacts (PDF, 113.1KB) Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB) Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB) Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB) A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)

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