Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, dynamic, highly motivated senior nurse, to apply for the position of full time Senior Sister/Charge Nurse band 7 on the Frailty Unit. 

Frailty Unit is a 28 bedded elderly care admissions unit with an assessment area within IGSM, part of the CCA care group.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of strong leadership, able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills and have experience in managing staff within a clinical environment at a minimum band 6 level. Applicants should be self-motivated, dynamic, and forward thinking and able to lead and develop the nursing team. Change management experience is also desirable. 

The successful candidate will be a highly skilled communicator utilising effective verbal, written and IT skills to ensure patients receive timely, efficient evidence-based care and a positive patient experience.

A commitment to working within the clinical governance framework and demonstrating PROUD values is essential to this role.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide leadership and support to staff providing care to patients within a designated ward or department within the Combined Community and Acute Care Group. To have 24 hours continuing responsibility for the ward whether he/she is on duty or not.  To ensure that the highest possible quality of care is delivered within the ward, and that it meets the expectations of individual patients. To support the ward team to deliver high standards of care. To monitor, audit and review care standards and ensure the ward is functioning at a high standard. 

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 a firm commitment to professional development of it’s staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers a comprehensive package to support staff health and wellbeing.

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

Registered Nurse (Valid with NMC) Degree in Nursing Studies. To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998 or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

Recognised management/leadership training

Further Training

Essential criteria

Evidence of post registration development relevant to the role

Experience

Essential criteria

Extensive post registration experience Experience at band 6 or above in Geriatric and Stroke Medicine Evidence of successful change management Ability to work autonomously Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of relevant Policies and Procedure at STHFT Organisational Mandatory Training Policy and Strategy Current experience working in Geriatric and stroke medicine

Special Skills/ Aptitudes

Essential criteria

Excellent communication skills High level of clinical skills competence Excellent leadership skills Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to tight and conflicting deadlines

Desirable criteria

Higher level Safeguarding training. Dementia care skills.

Other Factors

Essential criteria

Highly motivated and reliable Flexible to suit the service including possible evening and weekend. Ability to work 5 shifts per week Demonstrates STH PROUD values

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

JD (DOC, 54.5KB) Person Specification (PDF, 184.6KB) 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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