NHS
Junior Sister / Charge Nurse
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Job Description
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- NMC 1st Level registration qualification
- A teaching qualification
- Evidence of post registration development
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Diploma/Degree qualification.
- Leadership qualification
- Excellent written & verbal communication
- IT literate
- Ability to document accurately and clearly
- Good interpersonal skills, able to deal with difficult/sensitive situations
- An understanding of absence management
- An understanding of performance Management
- An understanding of learning and improvement from incidents/concerns
- Understanding of the structure for the delivery of community and social care services
- Significant post registration experience.
- Recent acute medical or surgical experience.
- Experience in leading, supporting and developing a team
- Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience.
- An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services.
- NMC 1st Level registration qualification
- A teaching qualification
- Evidence of post registration development
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Diploma/Degree qualification.
- Leadership qualification
- Excellent written & verbal communication
- IT literate
- Ability to document accurately and clearly
- Good interpersonal skills, able to deal with difficult/sensitive situations
- An understanding of absence management
- An understanding of performance Management
- An understanding of learning and improvement from incidents/concerns
- Understanding of the structure for the delivery of community and social care services
- Significant post registration experience.
- Recent acute medical or surgical experience.
- Experience in leading, supporting and developing a team
- Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience.
- An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services.
Job summary
Permanent - Band 6 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse Vacancy
An exciting opportunity has come up on Kingfisher ward at the Great Western Hospital, Swindon to join us as a Band 6 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse.
Kingfisher is a 36 bedded inpatient unit. Our ward is split into two sides, one side if for patient's with endocrine conditions and are looked after by our specialist Endocrine Dr's. The other half of the ward are patients who have come in with general medical needs.
Kingfisher ward is a new ward which has recently opened in November, it has seen a lot of exciting new changes with arising developmental opportunities for all staff within the team. The training is available to all staff through the in-house training provider, the academy and our specialist Diabetes team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in providing effective nursing leadership supporting a team of nurses ensuring the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct is at the forefront of the team's nursing care. In addition, the post holder will be required to work closely with the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of a high standard of individualised patient care,thus improving the patient experience. The position supports a clinical role in addition to assisting in the management of operational issues. The post will incorporate the provision of care to patients, their families and carers' in accordance with the philosophy and standards of care within the clinical area; in line with Trust policies and procedures, ensuring that values and beliefs are upheld.
Additionally, you will demonstrate continuing professional development, reflecting individual needs, the needs of the team, and the needs of the organisation.
About us
"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."
Details
Date posted
07 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
249-7086763-2
Job locations
Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
1. Act as a clinical expert in their area of practice.2. Take charge in absence of Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.3. Participate in the delivery of care to ensure the individual needs of the patients are met.4. Promote the development, implementation and review of standards policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.5. Assist in effectively leading and motivating staff in the provision of care and future service development.6. Promote evidence based clinical practice and assist the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in performance improvement within the unit.7. Act as a Link Nurse resource for a specified clinical area and disseminate information to the rest of the team8. Act as a resource in nursing practice throughout the specialities9. Participate in the development and implementation of multi-disciplinary integrated care pathways for patients.10. Assist in the effective leadership within the clinical area.11. Demonstrate up to date knowledge and understanding of current issues and priorities that effect National, Trust and Directorate wide healthcare, to facilitate clear leadership and direction.12. Participate in the organisational and strategic development of the clinical area.13. Work closely with the Senior Nurse/Charge Nurse in implementing the Trust Clinical Governance and Nursing Strategy.14. Act as a Bleep-holder in accordance with the Directorate and Trust guidelines.15. Attend Sisters meetings and other relevant Trust-wide meetings in the absence of the Senior Sister.16. Ensure monthly 1-1s are maintained with the Senior Sister to ensure accuracy of information.17. Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings as directed by Senior Sister.18. The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will ensure that audit and research is integral to their role.19. Assist in leading and developing clinical audit and research to promote evidence based practice.20. Assist in the collection and evaluation of data to demonstrate outcomes from nurse led initiatives.21. Participate in initiating changes identified at clinical audit.
Job responsibilities
1. Act as a clinical expert in their area of practice.2. Take charge in absence of Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.3. Participate in the delivery of care to ensure the individual needs of the patients are met.4. Promote the development, implementation and review of standards policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.5. Assist in effectively leading and motivating staff in the provision of care and future service development.6. Promote evidence based clinical practice and assist the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in performance improvement within the unit.7. Act as a Link Nurse resource for a specified clinical area and disseminate information to the rest of the team8. Act as a resource in nursing practice throughout the specialities9. Participate in the development and implementation of multi-disciplinary integrated care pathways for patients.10. Assist in the effective leadership within the clinical area.11. Demonstrate up to date knowledge and understanding of current issues and priorities that effect National, Trust and Directorate wide healthcare, to facilitate clear leadership and direction.12. Participate in the organisational and strategic development of the clinical area.13. Work closely with the Senior Nurse/Charge Nurse in implementing the Trust Clinical Governance and Nursing Strategy.14. Act as a Bleep-holder in accordance with the Directorate and Trust guidelines.15. Attend Sisters meetings and other relevant Trust-wide meetings in the absence of the Senior Sister.16. Ensure monthly 1-1s are maintained with the Senior Sister to ensure accuracy of information.17. Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings as directed by Senior Sister.18. The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will ensure that audit and research is integral to their role.19. Assist in leading and developing clinical audit and research to promote evidence based practice.20. Assist in the collection and evaluation of data to demonstrate outcomes from nurse led initiatives.21. Participate in initiating changes identified at clinical audit.
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Experience
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Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Employer's website
https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Employer's website
https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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