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Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior (5-8 years)
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must have RN level 1, NMC registration, mentorship course, effective communication, teaching experience, financial management skills, and be able to work LD and mid-shift.
  • You will ensure patient care for older adults, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and applying specialist skills while managing fast-paced, challenging situations professionally.

Requirements

  • Qualifications
  • Essential criteria
  • RN level 1
  • Current NMC registration
  • Mentorship course or equivalent
  • Desirable criteria
  • Diploma or degree management qualification
  • Experience
  • Essential criteria
  • Effective communication skills (written & verbal)
  • Ability to work without supervision
  • Teaching experience
  • Desirable criteria
  • Experience working as a Band 6 with general/medical area
  • Skills and Knowledge
  • Essential criteria
  • Financial Management
  • Ability to adapt to change within working situations.
  • Competent in basic life support, Competent in IV medication, Venepuncture/ cannulation
  • Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge on budget management and implementation
  • Special Requirements
  • Essential criteria
  • Able to work LD and Mid-shift for Management Days

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will ensure that patients receive the necessary care and treatment to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults. This will be achieved through the application of specialist knowledge, skills and practice.
  • This role requires close working relationships with a wide range of the multi-disciplinary/speciality teams, the Consultants, Heads of Nursing, Matrons, Ward Managers and the Clinical Site Management team. In order to succeed in this role you will need to possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will need to have the ability to deal with challenging situations in a fast paced environment in a professional and calm manner.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse on Ward 18?

The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse will lead the nursing team, ensure high standards of patient care, manage the ward team, and maintain 24-hour responsibility for the clinical area.

What qualifications are essential for this position?

Essential qualifications include RN level 1, current NMC registration, and completion of a mentorship course or equivalent.

Is experience as a Band 6 nurse required for this role?

While experience as a Band 6 in a general/medical area is desirable, it is not essential to apply for the position.

What skills are necessary for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse role?

Necessary skills include effective communication (both written and verbal), financial management, the ability to adapt to change, and competency in basic life support, IV medication, venepuncture, and cannulation.

Are there flexible working patterns available?

Yes, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements to meet both staff and service needs.

What is the commitment of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust towards employee development?

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing first-class development opportunities for staff, with a wide range of training available in professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills.

What type of environment will the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse be working in?

The role involves working in a fast-paced environment within a multi-disciplinary team, requiring the ability to handle challenging situations calmly and professionally.

Is a management qualification required for the position?

A diploma or degree management qualification is desirable but not strictly required.

Are there opportunities for career advancement within Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

Yes, the organization offers various opportunities for career development and advancement to its employees.

How does Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust define its core values?

The core values are Committed to Excellence, Working Together, and Facing the Future, which guide staff interactions with patients, visitors, and colleagues.

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.