Junior Sister/Charge nurse - SECONDMENT

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UHNM Royal Stoke Hospital – Band 6 Junior Sister /Charge nurse (Ward 79 - Older Adults)Ward 79 is looking for a dynamic, innovative Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse, who will empower staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential. You must have the dedication, passion and commitment to deliver quality nursing care to our older adult patients.The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse has delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical areas including assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards on a shift basis and in the authorised absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will participate in innovation and evidence based nursing practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team in close liaison with the Sister/Charge Nurse and the Senior Staff Nurse for Quality.The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential. To have delegated responsibility for the operational and management issues in the authorised absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse, and take on the leadership of specific projects as agreed with the Sister/Charge NurseThe Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will participate in the delivery of quality care to patients in the ward /department. The post holder will provide support to more senior colleagues in the nursing team, The post holder will work as a team-leader, providing support and acting as a role model to the rest of the team.The successful candidate must be well organised, reliable and have excellent communication and inter-professional skills. A flexible approach towards working hours is essential.We are looking for a self-motivated, passionate and enthusiastic candidate .To ensure that all activities on the ward or department are in keeping with the Nursing &Midwifery Council’s Code of Professional Conduct and the Statutory Instrument No. 873.(The Nurses Midwives and Health Visitors’ Rules Approval Order 1992).University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lee-Ann Job title: Matron Email address: lee-ann.boardman@uhnm.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01782 676079Sandra Hughes - Senior Sister Ward 79sandra.hughes@uhnm.nhs.uk - 01782671079