Job summary
Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse.

You will adhere to NMC Code of Practice at all times and ensure departmental compliance with, and application of, hospital policies and procedures. Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of Governance systems in the department relating to Risk Management, Health and Safety and Controls Assurance.

In conjunction with the Ophthalmology Unit Manager, Ophthalmic Matron and Multidisciplinary Team, you will lead and co-ordinate a dedicated team of nursing and support staff to ensure the delivery of a high standard of nursing care across the department including off site service at Tyler's Ride South Woodham Ferrers.

Strong, professional leadership qualities are needed at this level to deliver high quality of care, staff morale and the learning environment. You are expected to be flexible with roster to meet service needs and expected to be part in the on-call rota.

Main duties of the job
Within your role, you will:

• Support audit and performance monitoring activities.
• Work with the Ophthalmology Manager/Matron to ensure risk assessments are completed and action plans implemented.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety policies.
• Assist the department manager in preparing accurate duty rosters for effective staffing and skill mix.
• Identify and promote learning opportunities for all team members.
• Ensure clear and effective communication within the team and across Ophthalmology MSE and MDT.
• Participate in the on-call rota, including evenings and weekends.
• Provide visible leadership, offering advice and support to patients, carers, and staff, using counselling skills where appropriate.

Uphold strict confidentiality and information security at all times

About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 390-NM-SUR-SO-8455

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Desirable: Evidence of continuous professional development

Knowledge and skills

• Essential: Leadership or similar role experience
• Desirable: Some experience in Ophthalmology
• Desirable: Some experience in clinical audit and current research

Communication skills

• Essential: Ability to communicate with multidisciplinary team and senior personnel
• Desirable: Knowledge in basic Microsoft

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. 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Apply through our website.

Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Broomfield, Court Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET, United Kingdom
Contact: Anna Marie Raymond, Head of Nursing, anna-marie.raymond@nhs.net, 03004436579