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Band 6 Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must have current NMC registration, ENB 998 or equivalent, recent UK acute trust experience, teaching skills, and strong communication, time management, and negotiation abilities.
  • You will assess patient care needs, implement care plans, ensure compliance with policies, communicate with healthcare teams, manage a caseload, and participate in quality assurance initiatives.

Requirements

  • RGN - Current first or second level NMC Registration
  • Evidence of continuing education & professional development
  • ENB 998/City and Guilds 730 or equivalent
  • Specialty qualification
  • Worked in a UK acute trust as a qualified nurse or student nurse in the last 2 years
  • Proven teaching and assessing skills.
  • Proven oral and written communication skills.
  • Able to manage difficult situations effectively and to work under pressure.
  • Able to prioritise and meet deadlines, working in an organised way with excellent time management skills
  • Effective negotiation skills

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the assessment of patient care needs the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision.
  • To participate and assist in systematic monitoring and evaluation of nursing practice.
  • To participate and assist in setting standards of patient care based on sound evidence-based findings, implementing these into practice.
  • To ensure that the nursing practices of the area comply with the Trust’s Nursing policies and procedures and maintain high standards of nursing practice.
  • To always comply with the NMC Code of Conduct (2002).
  • To communicate effectively and liaise with all health care staff as appropriate.
  • To encourage and maintain good relationships with Medical Staff and other members of the Primary care & Social Services teams to provide the best care.
  • To support the implementation and maintenance of Team Nursing within the clinical area, taking responsibility for a small caseload of patients. Within this system of case management, co-ordinate and monitor the progress of patients along their critical pathway, reporting any variance from the pathway. Take named responsibility for co-ordinating individual patient’s discharge.
  • To participate in Quality Assurance initiatives within the unit.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse position?

Essential qualifications include being a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC Registration, evidence of continuing education and professional development, ENB 998/City and Guilds 730 or equivalent, and a specialty qualification.

Is leadership experience necessary for this role?

Yes, we are looking for someone with a strong leadership style and experience in managing and guiding clinical staff.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse?

The main responsibilities include assessing patient care needs, developing and evaluating care programmes, ensuring compliance with nursing policies, maintaining high standards of practice, and coordinating patient discharges.

How does the organization support staff development?

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of management and leadership development opportunities to support staff in their roles.

What kind of work environment can I expect at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

You can expect a friendly and supportive work environment with a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and future-focused initiatives.

Are there opportunities for further education or training?

Yes, the organization values continuing education and encourages nurses to further their studies and professional development.

Do you offer mentorship for new staff members?

Yes, the role includes comprehensive orientation and support working closely with the Senior Sister and Matron.

What specialties does Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provide services for?

The Trust provides specialist services for heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis, and plastic surgery across a wider area beyond general hospital services.

Is experience in acute care necessary for this position?

Yes, candidates should have worked in a UK acute trust as a qualified nurse or as a student nurse in the last 2 years.

What are the core values of the organization?

The core values are Committed to Excellence, Working Together, and Facing the Future, which guide the behavior and expectations of staff in their interactions with patients and each other.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

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Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.