Job Overview
The post holder will be a nursing leader in the Emergency Department, ensuring that quality and safety are delivered within the clinical environment. Strong leadership is expected to ensure that local and national standards are met and maintained. You will work within a senior nursing team and provide support and supervision to Emergency Department staff. To ensure that access to and provision of healthcare services is enhanced by the development of effective recruitment and retention practices.
Main duties of the job
- To provide professional leadership through clinical expertise to the department staff.
- To be the lead on nursing issues relating to Trust and local agendas.
- When undertaking the generic department role if required to be responsible for the day to day organisation and management of the department, including the supervision of staff and the teaching of students.
- To continue development of management skills and experience.
- To promote and facilitate the implementation of the RUH Nursing strategy:
- Reviewing nursing practice and implementing appropriate changes based on research/best practice;
- Developing and implementing Audit, Quality and Risk Management initiatives.
- To develop and support junior staff through effective monitoring and mentoring, and reflective practice.
For More Details Please See Attached Job Description
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff well-being, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Post-registration training in speciality area.
- APLS/ALS TNCC/ATLS courses.
- Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
Desirable criteria
- Post-registration qualification/ courses – preferably in specialty area.
- Clinical Assessment/Diagnostic Reasoning modules at degree or masters level
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for the practice & behaviour
- At least 2 years previous relevant clinical and management experience at Band 6 or above in an Emergency setting.
- Demonstrable experience of effective management of staff and taking charge of ward / unit
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of involvement in service users’ advocacy and complaints resolution.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates evidence of well-developed clinical practice. Able to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency for patients in the Unit.
- Able to accept responsibility for working under own initiative within boundaries of role
- Able to take charge and delegate duties effectively
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- Job Description & Person Spec - Senior Sister/Charge Nurse (PDF, 320.4KB)
- Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Natalie Cooper Job title Nurse Manager Email address
[email protected] Telephone number 01225 824874
