- Be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care for our patients in the ward.
- Provide professional, clinical and managerial leadership to nursing staff within the ward.
- Contribute to managing the nursing and material resources of the ward in a flexible and cost-effective way.
- Support the Ward Manager.
- Act as a role model and lead with honesty and integrity
- Support student nurses and junior staff
- An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion Job description
- NMC registered.
- A Degree in related field.
- Foundation Management / Leadership training.
- Experience in acute surgical/orthopaedic nursing
- Supervisory experience.
- 2 years working as Senior Staff Nurse
- Demonstrable level of competence
- Experience in Change management
Ward Sister/Charge Nurse - Harrogate, United Kingdom - Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
Are you a highly motivated and passionate individual? Do you wish to lead and inspire others?
We have an exciting opportunity for a seconded Band 6 role within our friendly trauma orthopaedic team on Fountains will be a 12 month fixed term post.
We have a dedicated and supportive multidisciplinary team who pride themselves on providing the highest quality patient focused care.
If you are looking for a new challenge and then this is the job for you
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
About us
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of this position please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Gemma Umpleby on or
Person SpecificationQualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable