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Junior Sister / Charge Nurse B6

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level

AI generated summary

  • You need a can-do attitude, teamwork skills, initiative, mentorship experience, relevant qualifications, leadership confidence, flexibility in shifts, and a motivation to learn and adapt.
  • You will provide high-quality care, lead shifts, mentor junior staff, collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, and support service development with flexible hours across varied shifts.

Requirements

  • - Enthusiastic individuals with a can-do attitude
  • - Ability to work within a team
  • - Initiative to adapt to changing demands of the service
  • - Ability to contribute to the development of service provision
  • - Experienced in mentoring student nurses
  • - Holding a relevant mentorship and/or teaching qualification
  • - Supportive of junior members of the team
  • - Relevant experience at Band 5
  • - Confident to lead the team in a shift coordinator role
  • - Ability to cover the department and provide reasonable flexibility in terms of hours worked, including varying shift patterns across days and nights
  • - Motivated, keen to learn and ready to embrace change
  • - Personal qualities and characteristics as outlined in the personal specification

Responsibilities

  • - Work alongside the Ward Manager and Practice Educators to develop a service, providing high quality care.
  • - Work alongside a multi-disciplinary team to ensure Safe, Personal and Effective care is delivered to all patients.
  • - Contribute to the development of service provision.
  • - Mentor student nurses and support junior members of the team.
  • - Lead the team in a shift co-ordinator role.
  • - Cover the department and provide reasonable flexibility in terms of hours worked, including varying shift patterns across days and nights.

FAQs

What is the Job Title for this position?

The Job Title is Junior Sister / Charge Nurse B6.

What type of ward will I be working on?

You will be working on the General Medical Ward B6.

Who will I be working alongside in this role?

You will work alongside the Ward Manager and Practice Educators, as well as a multi-disciplinary team.

What qualities are we looking for in candidates?

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a can-do attitude who have the ability to work within a team.

Is previous experience required for this position?

Yes, candidates must have relevant experience at Band 5 to confidently lead the team in a shift coordinator role.

Will I be responsible for mentoring student nurses?

Yes, you will be experienced in mentoring student nurses and will need a relevant mentorship and/or teaching qualification.

What kind of shift patterns should I expect?

You should be able to provide reasonable flexibility in terms of hours worked, including varying shift patterns across days and nights.

What is the commitment of the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust towards staff development?

The Trust is committed to providing an environment for ongoing development and offers participation in development programmes.

How many staff does the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust employ?

The Trust employs over 8,000 staff members.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits regarding this position?

You can contact Claire Adams, the Assistant Matron, via email at claire.adams@elht.nhs.uk or by telephone at 01254 734018.

Delivering safe, personal and effective care

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust provides comprehensive healthcare services across several hospitals in East Lancashire, including emergency care, surgery, and specialized treatments. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while improving health outcomes and promoting well-being. Their purpose is to ensure accessible, effective, and compassionate healthcare for the communities they serve, focusing on both immediate and long-term health needs.