Frailty SDEC Ward Sister/ Charge nurse
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Salary
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2237 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2232 (Registered community nurses, Community-based SDEC unit outside acute hospital setting) or SOC 1171 (Health services and public health managers and directors, Coordination and day-to-day running of the unit). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Do you want to lead an exciting new service and help shape frailty care from day one?
The Harbour Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service at Newton Abbot Hospital is launching, and we are seeking an experienced Sister / Charge Nurse to support the coordination and day-to-day running of this innovative new unit.
The Harbour provides a patient-centred alternative to hospital admission, delivering same-day assessment, treatment and discharge for older people living with frailty. This role is key to ensuring a smooth patient journey, maintaining high standards of care, and supporting staff within a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.
As the Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse, you will:
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma degree in relevant subject or equivalent level experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Recent evidence of meeting PREP requirements
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of individual responsibility to health and safety and clinical risk
Desirable
- Awareness of the NHS plan and current initiatives
- Knowledge of ICO initiatives within Torbay Trust
- Negotiation skills
- Diverse and adaptable communication skills to enable effective communication with the MDT
Specific skills
Essential
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise care
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Desirable
- To be an effective leader and role model
- Ability to be able to reflect and encourage others to do so to enhance their practice
- To be able to work under pressure and make safe clinical decisions
About the employer
We are looking for a passionate and committed Band 6 ward sister/ charge nurse who has an interest in Frailty /Elderly care/ dementia care or is interested in gaining a broad knowledge around this fantastic area of nursing.
You will work as a Registered Nurse within a multidisciplinary team. To promote and maintain a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carers, visitors and staff.
To comply with the Trust's values and expected behaviours anddeliver a high standard of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
To ensure care, assessments, treatment and documentation is delivered in line with Guidelines and to act as an advocate for patients, their families and staff.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.