Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward 11 - Internal Only

Job overview An exciting opportunity in Ward 11 has arisen in our wonderful ward.
We would like to give our trained nurses a chance to enhance their knowledge and hone their skills.Ward 11 is an acute surgical ward consisting of 29 single ensuite rooms.
The ward receives patients from A&E and Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) with conditions including Tracheostomy, Quinsy, Tonsillectomy, Appendicectomy and Cholecystectomy Bowel resection.The ward is primarily run by our highly qualified nursing team, but also includes consultants, clinical nurse specialist, physiotherapists, healthcare assistants, dietitians and housekeeping staff.
Main duties of the job You should possess excellent communication skills, be able to adapt to any situation and be able to demonstrate leadership skills.
You should be able to support change and keep within confines of the budgets.
You must be prepared to teach others your invaluable skills and attend regular updates; you will have the ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team whilst being a role model to others, you will aid the running of Admissions on a day to day basis ensuring high standards of care are given.
Practice Assessor qualification is desirable.You will act as a support to new staff members and work alongside patient improvement projects.
Working for our organisation Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in West Kent and East Sussex.
We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff.
We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital is near Tunbridge Wells and became part of the Trust in October 2024.
It focusses on planned care and has two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day care beds, diagnostic services including X-ray, MRI, CT and endoscopy, and a number of consultation and treatment rooms.In the 2023 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.Would you like to work flexibly?
In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.
Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities We've provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification.
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Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level.
(Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trust's 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics.
The programme is full-time (please email if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites.
The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career.
We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients.
We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities.
We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace.
Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible.
You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).Interview Date: TBC Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria RN Adult BranchENB 998 / or relevant qualificationOn a Degree / Msc PathwayEvidence of commitment to continuous professional development Experience/Knowledge Essential criteria Post registration experienceIs able to work autonomously and within the interprofessional knowledge and skills frameworkIs able to manage own workload and delegate to othersBe able to prioritise workload and manage time effectivelyEvidence of self-directed professional practice / able to demonstrate self-motivation and accountability.A working knowledge of the use of research in developing nursing care and clinical protocols Desirable criteria Understanding of principles and processes involved in Clinical GovernanceHave an in-depth knowledge of the issues surrounding the scope of professional practice and accountabilityEvidence of self-directed study and skills acquisition / previous clinical projects.
Skills Essential criteria Possess a high standard of communication skills both written and oralBe able to effectively co-ordinate workload and liaise with multi-disciplinary teamBe able to work within local policies / protocols and own accountability both independently and as part of a team working with dynamic flexible systems.Be able to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop new innovations and skills to enhance practice and act as a change agentTo possess good inter-personal skills Desirable criteria To possess advanced practical skills incorporating dexterity, manoeuvrability and adaptability within variable care settings across sites.
In conjunction of the scope of professional practice.