Job overview
The Patient Flow/Discharge Team are offering a fantastic opportunity to join our progressive Discharge Lounge as a Ward/Department Sister / Charge Nurse.
As a team we are committed to providing high quality care to our patients. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our compassionate and driven team. You will need to be flexible, enthusiastic and passionate about patient flow nursing showing commitment towards service improvement. You will work alongside the senior site team and Matron to provide strong clinical leadership to the ward facilitating the delivery of high quality, patient centred care.
Main duties of the job
Our successful Sister/ Charge Nurse will be able to work alongside the existing team in a leadership role to assist in the enhancement and development of the Discharge Lounge, with a particular focus on the delivery of high-quality care within a busy environment. You will be in charge of the clinical shift and dedicated to ensuring the planning, implementation and evaluation of high standards of care embedding the Trusts behaviours and values.
Applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well a passion for improvement and be committed to the development of your team. You will need to be calm and resilient with the ability to deal with challenging situations ensuring you are able to provide support to junior members of the team and maintain patient safety.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
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.
Person specification
Values
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally and actively promote team working and building strong working relationships
- Patient are always first, Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/ opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Teaching/ Coaching/ Mentoring
- Evidence of continued professional development related to Discharge/Patient Flow
- Experience of Patient Flow & Discharge
Desirable
- Evidence of effective budget and resource management
- Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Have knowledge and insight into the importance of maintaining a safe working environment
- Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel to produce basic documents as required for day to day tasks
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse - Currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- ENB 998/ Mentorship Course
- Relevant Post Registration experience
Desirable
- Working towards a degree
- Completion of appropriate leadership/ management programme
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This advert is for Ward Sister / Charge Nurse with Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust in Stoke Mandeville Hospital. It is listed as a Band 7 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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