Job summary
Employer heading
Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
Band 7
Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
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Job overview
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced registered nurse to take a Band 7 Senior Sister post in Tottenham Hale Kidney and Diabetic Centre a standalone satellite of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will be expected to be a positive role model for our outpatient team of nurses, nursing assistants and administrative staff.
The post holder must be confident, driven to undertake hands on clinical work and have evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
Must have excellent communication and people management skills with a commitment to providing high standard of care.
To demonstrate clinical expertise in practice for at least 60% of time in own clinical area and 40% supervision and development of all staff including student nurses and support workers, providing support, advice and training.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 1st level registration with NMC
- First level Degree in Nursing or working towards
- Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
- Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
Desirable criteria
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Substantial post-registration experience in area of renal specialty.
- • Previous experience of research and audit
- • Recent senior nursing experience in a renal/heamodialysis setting
- • Current / relevant experience in teaching, mentoring and staff development.
- • Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
Desirable criteria
- • Experience of leading and managing teams
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Skills and knowledge in managing and supporting patients with complex health needs
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence.
- Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
- Ability to problem-solve and prioritise, and to work to deadlines
- Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance.
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with different teams
- Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential criteria
- • Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate credible and professional approach.
- • Evidence of proven, on-going professional development
- • Ability to work under pressure.
- • Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues.
- • To be flexible and approachable
Desirable criteria
- • Diplomatic and calm
Other
Essential criteria
- • Flexible to meet the needs of the service
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joel Delfin
- Job title
- Senior Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07876235995
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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Recruitment Support
Open Monday to Friday
08:30 am to 17:30pm
- Telephone
- 01629 702338
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