Band 6 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse

Job overview

Are you ready for the next step in your career? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Junior Sister for a 11-month secondment in our expanding Emergency Department at King George Hospital where you will work with the Matrons and other senior staff members to drive the service forward.  This is a fantastic opportunity to develop new skills, gain further knowledge and experience. Our Emergency Department service is extremely busy, offering our staff exceptional opportunities for learning and development. You will be exposed to caring for different groups of patients within the department. High quality patient care is at the heart of our work, and you will be joining a growing and motivated team who are passionate about raising standards. You should hold or be working towards the A & E course or equivalent and be experienced in all aspects of emergency care.

Main duties of the job

To provide safe, efficient and high-quality individualised care to clients across a wide range of specialities within the Emergency Department. Primary education, health advice and promotion to constitute a safe effective discharge to enable client self-care on discharge. To supervise & facilitate the education, training and development needs of both trained, untrained staff and students. Ensure all care is non-discriminatory and non-prejudicial. Ensuring all care is provided within the Trust and Local Unit Policies.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Pubudu Chandrasekera, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5110. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.