Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced band 5 emergency care nurse to apply for a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse role in Sunderland Emergency Department.

The emergency department is a 24 hr service which is fast paced and deals primarily with adults over the age of 16 who present with injuries, ailments chronic and acute illness some of which may be life threatening. Workload can change from minute to minute and you will be expected to work under pressure to deliver care at times of extreme service pressure.

Within the role will be responsible for overseeing, delegating and assisting nursing staff and clinicians in assessing and delivery of care for these patients and their relatives or carers

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge who is currently working within the emergency care setting and has prior experience as a band 5/6. We require an enthusiastic, committed and motivated person with excellent communication and proven leadership skills to join our team.

The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, maintain high standards of care and ensure efficient and safe management of our busy emergency department.

The department delivers a 24-hour service and staff work on a rota to ensure service needs are met.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure patients attending the Emergency Department are treated within national standards and that performance measures are met.
• Be responsible and accountable for safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients, exercising accountability in accordance with the NMC Code.
• Supervise, support and educate junior team members, acting as a role model.
• Support the Department Manager to achieve organisational goals and objectives.
• In the Department Managers absence, take direct responsibility for maintaining clinical, professional and cleanliness standards, ensuring safe staffing levels and escalating concerns.
• Ensure effective internal and external communication regarding patient care and resources.
• Comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
• Ensure essential patient care is provided and promote a positive patient experience in an environment that enables compassionate, harm-free care, working within own limitations and maintaining safe clinical practice.
• Provide effective clinical leadership to support delivery of the Trusts vision and values.
• Address concerns about care raised by patients and families as they occur, including investigating and responding to complaints.
• Continually identify opportunities to improve the quality of services and patient care, including across other services and departments where appropriate.

About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

• To be responsible and accountable for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in a ward/department area.
• To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
• To supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as a role model.
• Support ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives are met within ward/department.
• When taking charge of the ward/department or in the absence of the ward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical, professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire ward/department.
• To ensure effective communication internally and externally, regarding patient care and resources.
• To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
• Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
• Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Management and leadership training.
• ILM qualification.

Experience
Essential

• Experience as a Band 5.
• Experience of leading a team.
• Evidence of innovation in practice.
• Experience of coordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.

Desirable

• Expertise within the speciality.
• Experience of line management of staff.

Physical Skills
Essential

• Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Awareness of national health and social care policy.
• Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
• Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
• Clinical teaching experience.
• Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Competent in the use of IT packages.
• Proven interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.

Desirable

• Understanding of budget and financial control systems.

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.

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, SUNDERLAND, SR4 7TP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Matron
Louise Miller
Louise.miller20@nhs.net