Job summary The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse in ED is a varied job role that combines clinical duties, team leadership and management responsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be professionally accountable and responsible for the standards and delivery of nursing care within their area of management.
They will have expert level knowledge and be able to deliver quality emergency nursing care in all areas of the ED, including Resus, Majors, They will uphold exceptional standards of IPC and cleanliness.
They will act as a coach/mentor to junior members of the team, Responsible for the information governance on his/her Ward/Department and the completeness of data.
Main duties of the job Would you like to be part of the exciting, fast paced and ever changing Emergency Department team at Mid & South Essex Broomfield Hospital Site?
If the answer is YES and you think you have what it takes to join a forward thinking, innovative team then we want to hear from you!
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic, highly skilled Registered Nurse to join the nursing leadership team within the Emergency Department as a Band 6 Sister/Charge will need to be able to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and experience in Emergency Care with a commitment to providing high quality, safe care for all patients that attend the Emergency Department.
You should have nursing experience of triage and assessment of the unwell/ injured patient, Resuscitation, Major and Minor Illness with an ability to lead and mentor junior team members.
About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be.
Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification.For any further enquiries please contact Senior Sister Gillian Smyth Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential Registered Nurse Competent in Ambulance and Minors Triage and Assessment Desirable Mentorship Qualification Post reg qualification in Critical Care/A&E Knowledge & Experience Essential Demonstrate experience as a Senior Band 5 or Band 6 nurse in Acute nursing / Emergency Department or Acute setting Demonstrates the ability to manage high quality patient care provision In depth knowledge of quality issues and clinical governance Must be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of current health and social care agenda, including current legislation Desirable Experience of change management Skills and Aptitudes Essential Excellent personal and communication skills Ability to facilitate and support learning Organisational ability Desirable Demonstrate ability to think creatively and laterally