BAND 6 WARD SISTER
Location: Whiston,
Description: St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals is at the momment seeking for BAND 6 WARD SISTER right now, this career will be designated in . Detailed specification about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Main area
Respiratory Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract
PERMANENT Hours
37.5 HOURS Job ref
409-1051871
Site
Whiston Town
Whiston Salary
£26,565 - £35,577 Closing
11/05/2018 23:59
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"Be part of the team that delivers "Excellent patient care in world class hospitals"
The Trust has 5 Values as defined by the Star Chart. Applicants are advised to familiarise themselves with these Values which can be found by clicking on the 'About Us' pages on the Trust internet site.
Our latest achievements include:
St Helens Hospital rated outstanding (CQC 2016)
Whiston Hospital rated good with outstanding features (CQC 2016)
Best Patient Experience in the NHS (CHKS Top Hospitals Awards 2015)
Best in the NHS in the Patient Led Assessment of the Care Environment (PLACE 2014 and 2015)
Cancer services rated 4th best in the country by Macmillan Cancer Support 2014
Ranked one of the highest in the country for extremely positive feedback received from patients (Friends and Family Test, NHS Eng land)
Ranked highest in Cheshire and Merseyside for staff recommending the hospitals for the care of their friends and relatives (Staff Friends and Family Test, NHS England)
Ranked in the top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers and Health Service Journal 2014)
In the 2017 Staff Satisfaction Survey the Trust was rated best nationally in the following areas,
as a place to work
a place to receive treatment
staff satisfaction in the care they deliver
staff satisfaction with the resources available to them and the support they receive
St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
MEDICAL CARE GROUP
Respiratory Ward 2B, Whiston Hospital
Ward Sister/Charge Nurse
Permanent Full Time 37.5 hours
Manpower No: VAC 409-1051871
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse on Respiratory Ward 2B. The new post holder wi ll join our already existing, dedicated and friendly team of staff on Ward 2B at Whiston Hospital. The post holder should have significant years’ experience in a an acute setting.
Ward 2B is an extremely busy ward with a high turnover of patients and staff care for acutely ill patients with a wide range of Respiratory and medical conditions.
The Ward Sister/Charge Nurse is expected to be dynamic and enthusiastic and be able to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained. The Ward Sister/Charge Nurse is also responsible for assisting the Ward Manager with budget control and staff development.
Prior experience of leading a team is essential
Evidence of relevant on going professional development
ENB 998 or equivalent is essential
Clinical leadership
Ongoing professional development
Evidence of managing change
Significant years’ experience as Band 5 within the acute medical setting
< br> A genuine desire to improve patient care
The ability to deputise in the Ward Manager’s absence
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS (with barred list for vulnerable adults and children) disclosure.
Advertising Date: 4th May 2018
Closing Date: 11th May 2018
Interview Date: TBC
St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to undertake this commitment.
The Trust is a non-smoking site. Failure to follow this rule could lead to disciplinary action.
St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are committed to providing an environment and services which embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the communities we serve to enable us to reflect their diversity and improve the deliv ery of the services we provide.
Any information gathered during the application process relating to personal characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010, is gathered for statistical purposes only and is not made available to recruiting managers at any stage of the recruitment process.
As a ‘ Disability Confident Employer ’ we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who consider themselves to have a disability and who meet the minimum selection criteria (essential) at each stage of the selection process. You can indicate your wish submit an application under the Trust's guaranteed interview scheme in the personal information section of the online application form.
If you consider yourself to be disabled or have any other long term health issues and have special support needs in applying for a job, attending for an interview or in undertaking any tests as part of a selection process, please inform us of any reasonable adjustmen ts you require in order for us to support you in maximising your ability to gain employment with us.
Questions or queries on specific vacancies should be directed to the named contact/ recruiting manager on the advert itself.
Application forms are available in paper format, if you are having difficulties in accessing the electroinc application form. Please email recruitment@sthk.nhs.uk to request one.
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This career starts available on: Sun, 06 May 2018 23:27:22 GMT