Senior Staff Nurse/Nurse in Charge

Job overview

This is a clinical role whereby the post holder will be responsible for the provision of quality patient care through clear clinical leadership. You will be expected to deputise for the ward manger in their absence. Effectively manage and lead the nursing team and work proactively with the multidisciplinary team in conjunction with the Ward manger.

The post holder will act as a resource and have specialist interest in teaching and development of the nursing staff whilst ensuring mandatory and in house training is maintained

Main duties of the job

• To act as deputy to the Ward Manager as required. 2. Supporting the Ward Manager in providing a unified approach to high standards of patient care. 3. To create an environment that promotes excellence in nursing practice and empowers staff to develop high levels of clinical skills and autonomy. 4. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the key responsibilities and person requirements for this role.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.