Job summary
- Main area
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 839-7288139-RB
- Employer
- Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Beech Ward, Norwich Community Hospital
- Town
- Norwich
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 Dependant on experience
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/06/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 10/07/2025
Employer heading
Ward Sister
NHS AfC: Band 6
NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C’s “compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels”, the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.
Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.
We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community.
Job overview
Beech Ward is a 24 bedded, stroke specific rehabilitation ward. We are part of the stroke pathway where patient's are transferred from the acute setting for a period of rehabilitation. Patient's and those close to them are supported with goal setting, timely review meeting and complex discharge planning. Our patients encounter a range of complexities including, aphasia, dysphagia, tone, cognitive, mood and mobility difficulties.
We are looking for a motivated compassionate Ward Sister / Charge Nurse to join our team. You will be part of the Leadership Team assisting to maintain a high standard of care, clinical supervision, induction and development of new staff.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide leadership and support for the ward nursing team, helping co-ordinate and manage the team and patient care delivery throughout the stroke pathway.
2. To be a leading member of the multidisciplinary team ensuring continuity and quality in the provision of patient care.
3. To assist the ward manager in the organisation of nursing activities, ward budget, personnel and education of the nursing team.
4. To contribute to the development and evaluation of nursing practice on the unit.
5. Represent the service and profession when required, deputising for the ward manager/manager as required
Working for our organisation
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title
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Please note, the selection processes at Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical
1. To accept the assignment of patients and monitor the assignment of Nursing team, ensuring the maintenance of manageable caseloads.
2. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care provided for patients on the ward.
3. To provide a high standard of direct care for patients and relatives in line with the ward philosophy.
4. To provide leadership and supervision for nursing team helping develop a team dynamic based upon trust and mutual understanding.
5. To ensure all procedures are carried out in line with NCH&C policies.
6. To communicate with and provide relevant information for all members of the multidisciplinary team.
7. To promote good communication between hospital and community services ensuring continuity and quality in continuing care and rehabilitation.
8. Be accountable for all actions, working within the framework of the NMC Scope of Professional Practice and Code of Professional Conduct.
9. To bring an informed nursing voice to the multidisciplinary team. Ensuring that a detailed understanding of the patient’s needs and abilities gained through the skills and observations of the nursing team are brought to the goal planning process.
10. To work collaboratively as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.
11. To work with co-professionals within the service to develop multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary working to the high standard appropriate for effective integrated rehabilitation.
Professional
1. To develop clinical supervision within the unit in conjunction with the ward manager and promote reflective practice.
2. To undertake regular reviews of patient caseload with the ward manager.
3. Undergo annual Development and Review in line with Trust policies.
4. To work with your manager in regularly appraising your work and performance.
5. Have an objective based Personal Development Plan.
6. Participate in auditing the quality of patient care provided on the unit.
7. Contribute to the monitoring and development of nursing standards.
8. Demonstrate a continuous process of attaining educational, clinical research and leadership skills.
9. Be aware of and demonstrate practice based upon current advances in nursing practice and research.
10. Act as supervisor and assessor to nurses and students helping to develop an environment conducive to learning and development.
11. To challenge and correct staff when performance requires it, raising concerns with ward manager if concerns around behaviours and practice are identified and not resolved.
12. Give and accept advice without becoming defensive.
13. Help and provide teaching and learning opportunities for trained and untrained staff.
14. Act as deputy for the Ward Manager in their absence.
15. Help co-ordinate the ward and share responsibility for its resources and cost effective running.
16. Communicate with other units and departments within the organisation, developing a working environment of co-operation and understanding.
17. Participate in off duty planning and review shift patterns in order to provide the most suitable arrangements for providing high quality nursing care.
Organisational
1. Give information, as required, by any branch of the organisation, including notification of incidents and accidents involving staff, patients and visitors.
2. Be familiar with Trust policies and protocols with regard to personnel.
3. To ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff, reporting all incidents appropriately.
4. Ensure care and custody of patient’s property and valuables.
5. Observe the confidentiality of patient’s information at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
6. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade.
7. Administration.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Registered General Nurse 1st Level
- • Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- • Diploma in Nursing or Study to degree level
Desirable criteria
- • Evidence of recent learning
Communication
Essential criteria
- • Communications skills with staff, patients who may find it difficult to communicate. In the English language and in both verbal and written formats • Communicate difficult information re discharge options
- • Ability to present training to team members
- • Sharing information which could be contentious with both staff patients families
Desirable criteria
- • Communicate difficult information re discharge options
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Experience at relevant level
- • Experience of team working and leadership.
- • Experience supporting students/learners
- • Experience of managing groups staff and rosta management.
- • Experience of managing people.
Desirable criteria
- • Experience of teaching/ mentorship.
- • Working knowledge of care management delivered at high level.
- • Evidence of leadership
- • Rehabilitation Experience
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Commitment to multidisciplinary working
- • A good time manager
- • A good communicator
- • Able to manage personal stress levels and support colleagues
- • Commitment to organisation and service
- • Evidence of relevant care for neurological rehabilitation
- • Understanding of management Deprivation Liberty Safeguard and Capacity Assessments
- • Excellent Documentation skills
- • Able to lead on discharge process
Desirable criteria
- • Computer literacy • Rehabilitation Experience
- • Experience of taking forward projects and developments in nursing practice
- • Wound Management
- • De-escalation skills
- • Understanding goal setting
- • Knowledge of long term conditions
Other
Essential criteria
- • Will need to be able to consider internal rotation.
- • Will need to be physically fit for manual handling and a standing/walking job
Desirable criteria
- • May need to drive occasionally as part of role
Personal and Peoples Development
Essential criteria
- • Experience in supervision and supporting staff development
Desirable criteria
- • Keenness to learn and develop new skills relevant to the role for example management of staff appraisals • Recruitment • Managing absence • Managing competencies
Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
Essential criteria
- • Enthusiastic about nursing • Positive attitude • Attentative • Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service • Team player • Has respect for others • Leadership Skills
Desirable criteria
- • Has vision of service • Can demonstrate a commitment to maximising patient’s functional ability
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Amy Clarke
- Job title
- Ward Manager, Beech Ward
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01603 272620
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