Job summary
- Main area
- General Medicine
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Secondment: 12 months (Maternity cover until 30th June 2026)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 265-7256420
- Employer
- Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
- Town
- Northampton
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
Band 6
Job overview
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic motivated individual to join the management team on Creaton Ward.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse. Are you a hardworking, team player wanting high standards of care? Then look no further!!
This opportunity would provide exposure to develop your leadership and management skills with support from the senior nursing team on the ward. You will need to be a dynamic and forward thinking Registered Nurse with the ability to influence change and implement improvements in patient care. In return we will help guide you, teach you new skills and knowledge of being a senior team member.
Creaton is a 28 bedded medical ward. We work well as a team, involving our medical colleagues and support staff within the MDT .
Main duties of the job
Meet clinical objectives as agreed separately with the Ward Manager/ Matron.
Provide clinical nursing expertise and supervision of all grades of staff within the ward, to ensure a high standard of care.
To undertake audits within the ward regarding all aspects of care (QCI, A+A, IPC etc)
Working for our organisation
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Corporate Responsibilities
Meet clinical objectives as agreed separately with the Ward Manager/ Matron.
Ensure board rounds/Ibox are maintained
Ensure patient flow is maintained
Supporting Clinical Excellence
Will participate in regular staff and directorate meetings.
Be a leader, achieve good morale, with open communication between all disciplines of staff.
Act as an effective role model and resource/advisor to colleagues, in the delivery of nursing care.
Supporting Patient Excellence
Provide clinical nursing expertise and supervision of all grades of staff within the ward, to ensure a high standard of care.
Supervise the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, thus providing high standards of patient care at all times.
Ensure that the care given reflects the hospital and departmental philosophies, standards and protocols.
Promote a healthy, positive and safe environment for patients and staff.
Advise patients, relatives and friends as appropriate on the promotion of health and prevention of illness.
People/Management Excellence
Assist the Ward Manager in monitoring and appraising the performance of staff within their sphere of responsibility.
Ensure training is accessible and equitable
Monitor training data and act accordingly
Supporting Financial Excellence
Be aware of the budgetary requirements within their clinical areas of nursing, ensuring safe staffing is paramount.
Attend budget meetings and contribute with cost improvement programmes
Professional Responsibilities
Be responsible for their own development, maintaining a professional portfolio and keeping themselves updated on current nursing issues.
Will be responsible for their own actions and be bound by the NMC’s Code of Professional Conduct and all approved Trust policies.
Will maintain own skills and knowledge and demonstrate clinical excellence and high standards of practice to other staff.
Quality Assurance and Monitoring
To undertake audits within the ward regarding all aspects of care (QCI, A+A, IPC etc)
Help to develop methods at ward level to monitor standards of care in liaison with the Ward Manager.
To ensure any action plans are followed to completion
Policy and Service Development Responsibilities
Act as a role model to promote innovation and high standard of practice, including action plans
Ensure good relations with other ward areas to maintain best practice
General Responsibilities
Support the Ward Manager in facilitating the teaching, mentoring and assessment of staff and other disciplines.
Ensure Practice Development are involved in ongoing training needs.
Person specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience or working towards
- Student mentor
Desirable criteria
- Leadership course
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum 2 years as a Band 6
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of leadership and management
- Experience in service improvement and auditing
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and spoken
- Highly motivated, with a positive attitude
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to perform physically to the role’s demands and responsibilities
- Ability to multitask and prioritise, when necessary, whilst working within a time restricted framework
- IT literate and ability to navigate Excel and other key applications
- Ability to perform under pressure whilst upholding the trusts core values
- Ability to lead and facilitate change
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mairead Friary
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01604 543965
- Additional information
Contact Creaton Ward
01604 543965
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