Job summary
We are currently seeking a part time Band 6 Charge Nurse/Sister to join our team on Dart ward.

We welcome applicants who are passionate and driven, ready to take on a new challenge in their nursing career. Depending on your level of experience, training and support will be provided to help you succeed in this role. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable management experience and further develop your clinical and professional skills with the guidance of our experienced Band 6 team and Ward manager.

As the Band 6 Charge Nurse/Sister, you will be responsible for overseeing shifts and providing support to the nursing staff. Join us Dart ward and make a difference in the lives of our patients.

Main duties of the job

• Work as part of a team both on the ward as a band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse, but also with other multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure a seamless delivery of service
• Co-ordinate the ward to maintain flow and the patients journey
• Assess the care needs of the patients and their families. To support the team to develop, implement & evaluate the care to a high standard, whilst demonstrating a compassionate nature and maintaining patients dignity
• Participate as a skilled member of the multi-disciplinary team
• Act as clinical advisor on nursing issues to ensure a high-standard of care is maintained utilising evidence-based practice
• Participate in direct care and to facilitate sound discharge planning

About us
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and forward-thinking senior nurse who is keen to embrace the challenge acute nursing brings.

This post will provide you great job satisfaction, not only will you be working in an innovative dedicated friendly team on our 16 bedded ward within Totnes Community Hospital. You will have a voice and we always actively welcome new ideas, valuing staff and opinions.

Achieving and being part of facilitating a patient's wishes to happen is a very rewarding part of the role. This not only applies to patients who are being rehabilitated back to their homes but also for to those who are on an end of life pathway or are still actively being treated within a sub-acute environment.

Why work with us
Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Qualifications and training
Essential

• NMC registration
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Practice Assessor

Desirable

• Qualifications relevant to Rehabilitation
• Evidence of post graduate study
• Leadership qualification

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Recent registered nursing experience
• Senior band 5 coordinating in an acute ward setting
• Safe and competent practitioner aware of own limitations and needs

Desirable

• Experience within Elderly Care

Specific skills
Essential

• Able to work flexibly across a 24 hour rota
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Shift work
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and team-working
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Articulate, both verbally and written
• Assertive, confident but approachable

Desirable

• Advanced clinical skills: Venepuncture, cannulation, NG tube insertion

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.

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

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.