Sister

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Weston Dialysis Unit as a Sister/ Charge Nurse!

You will be an experienced Band 5 or already a sister/ charge nurse looking for a change or an opportunity to shine and show your potential as a future Leader in Nursing care, Renal experience is not necessary as this will be taught.

Although your primary post will be based at your successful unit; You will be asked to support other areas within the division and especially the other renal units within North Bristol Trust to gain interdisciplinary working, gain knowledge and auditing as well as networking with other teams.

Please note, this post is based at Weston Dialysis unit (Ambleside Renal unit) Weston general Hospital, please ensure you can commute here prior to applying.

Main duties of the job

• Radar, complaints
• E-rostering.
• Daily ward management and leading the team with confidence
• Supporting the Senior Sister
• Undertake audits and participate in weekly quality meetings
• Leading board rounds, MDT working,
• Having difficult conversations,
• Registered nurse with current NMC licence to practice.
• Evidence of continued professional development i.e. a professional portfolio and participation in appraisal and development review.  recruitment and retention
• To have achieved a recognized teaching & assessing qualification.
• Completion of training for additional clinical skills required in the department
• Evidence of attendance at mandatory training appropriate to the role.
• Competence in the use of computers and electronic communication systems or expectation to develop existing skills further as the needs of the service dictate.
• Evidence of an ability to critically appraise and utilize research to maintain and improve patient care.
• Renal and dialysis experience however desirable not essential

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are looking for a highly skilled band 5 or experienced band 6 nurse, who would be able to hit the ground running.

A good understanding or working knowledge of band 6 management roles would be advantageous.