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Sister / Charge Nurse

Sister / Charge Nurse

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary
18 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Job summary

The Neonatal department in Newcastle is at the forefront of Neonatal care. We provide 36 cots for sick preterm and new born infants who require surgical, cardiac or medical intervention. We require an enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic and highly skilled neonatal nurse to be part of our well led senior team.

This is a fabulous opportunity to be part of the team and be involved in delivering extremely high level intensive and high dependency care to our special patients.

  • Interview Date : 21 January 2025
  • Full Time and Part Time available
  • You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

Internal rotation and contracted to work day and night duty

Rotational working in ITU & Low / High Dependency within the Neonatal Unit

You must possess the skills, ability and drive to deliver excellent standard of care, whilst providing support, training and education to other members of the team.

About us

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites :

o Freeman Hospital

o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)

o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)

o Newcastle Dental Hospital

o Newcastle Fertility Centre

o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria

o Northern Genetics Service

o Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit : Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

  • To support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse / Senior ODP, acting as a deputy when the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse / Senior ODP is absent.
  • In areas within the organisation Nurses / ODPs may be banded at 6 by virtue clinical reasons, for example, critical care.
  • Provide effective support and leadership to staff, patients and carers within the Theatre or Department.
  • Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students.
  • Ensure systems are in place to provide the continuity of safe effective care for patients at all times.
  • Effective member of the multi-disciplinary team
  • May be required to participate in an On-call rota as required.

    • We are committed to improving the working lives of our staff and maintaining a healthy andefficient work force while providing excellent care to our patients. Listed below is a summary of the Trust terms and conditions of employment, and staff benefits available.

  • All posts are subject to NHS pre-employment checks including occupational health clearance and DBS (where appropriate).
  • All posts are subject to a probationary period this will normally last six months
  • All pay progression is conditional upon a positive outcome at annual appraisal
  • Annual leave entitlement is in line with NHS Terms and Conditions, starting at 27 days per annum rising to 33 days per annum after 10 year service. This is in addition to public holidays. Pro rata for part time workers.
  • Payment of contractual sick pay (CSP).
  • All successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. You will be required to sign a DBS payment form which will be issued to you as part of your recruitment process.
  • All new employees will be required to attend the Trust induction programme and complete appropriate mandatory training requirements.
  • Where professional registration is required for a post it is the responsibility of the employee to maintain their registration.
  • The Trust operates a no smoking policy.

    • Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

    As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications & Education

    Essential

  • Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / Operating Department Practitioner
  • Current NMC / HCPC registration
  • Diploma in a health related subject, prepared to take degree level study
  • Specialist qualification if relevant to role or previous experience
  • Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment (formally Mentorship)

    • Desirable

  • Degree in health related subject
  • Relevant specialist qualification

    • Knowledge & Experience

    Essential

  • Previous post registration experience which must be relevant and recent
  • Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development
  • Understanding of professional accountability in a leadership role
  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context.
  • Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding

    • Desirable

  • Audit / research experience
  • Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty cannulation / IV drug administration / scrub skills relevant to speciality / anaesthetic skills appropriate to speciality.

    • Skills & Abilities

    Essential

  • Good IT skills