Sister/Charge Nurse

Job overview

Chesterfield Satellite unit is a 12 bedded Unit providing care for 62 haemodialysis patients Monday - Saturday, being part of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, but being based at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

To develop and provide specialised programmes of nursing care to a diverse range of patients in a satellite haemodialysis unit,  and provide support to carers on the unit. You will lead a team of qualified, support and student team members. You will take charge of the ward/department regularly. To support the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse in ensuring the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered. The applicant should be already be a Non Medical Prescriber or willing to undertake and develop skills to provide enhanced patient care.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver high quality patient care, acting as a role model for nursing practice across the Specialty of  Renal and the Trust.
• To provide clinical nursing advice, education and leadership within the speciality. To act as a source of expertise, advice and knowledge for patients, carers and Healthcare Professionals.
• To work within the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of optimal care throughout all  aspects of the patients care pathway and in all clinical settings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.