Ward Sister / Charge Nurse

Job summary

The Patient Flow/Discharge Team are offering a fantastic opportunity to join our progressive Discharge Lounge as a Ward/Department Sister / Charge Nurse. As a team we are committed to providing high quality care to our patients. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our compassionate and driven team.

You will need to be flexible, enthusiastic and passionate about patient flow nursing showing commitment towards service improvement. You will work alongside the senior site team and Matron to provide strong clinical leadership to the ward facilitating the delivery of high quality, patient centred care.

Main duties of the job Our successful Sister/ Charge Nurse will be able to work alongside the existing team in a leadership role to assist in the enhancement and development of the Discharge Lounge, with a particular focus on the delivery of high-quality care within a busy environment.

You will be in charge of the clinical shift and dedicated to ensuring the planning, implementation and evaluation of high standards of care embedding the Trusts behaviours and values. Applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well a passion for improvement and be committed to the development of your team.

You will need to be calm and resilient with the ability to deal with challenging situations ensuring you are able to provide support to junior members of the team and maintain patient safety.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk) What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families. What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

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responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

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Person Specification

Experience Essential Previous experience in Teaching/ Coaching/ Mentoring Evidence of continued professional development related to Discharge/Patient Flow Experience of Patient Flow & Discharge Desirable Evidence of effective budget and resource management Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential Have knowledge and insight into the importance of maintaining a safe working environment Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel to produce basic documents as required for day to day tasks Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Registered General Nurse - Currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council ENB 998/ Mentorship Course Relevant Post Registration experience Desirable Working towards a degree Completion of appropriate leadership/ management programme Values Essential Communicates openly, honestly and professionally and actively promote team working and building strong working relationships Patient are always first, Drives service improvements.

Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued. Consults others and listens to their views/ opinions.

Enables others to take the initiative Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

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