Sister​/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department

Overview

Employer:

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Role:
Sister / Charge Nurse - Emergency Department

Location:

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH)

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our busy, dynamic nursing team in the Emergency Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH). This is a demanding role that requires dedication and a positive attitude towards change. Emergency care is evolving, and this is an exciting opportunity to provide new and innovative health care services to our patients and to help develop the department for the future of emergency services within our Trust.

The successful candidate must have a proven ability in supervising, managing and controlling the activities of a unit in an effective and efficient manner. You will be a clinical role model and have a willingness to develop the team as well as your own professional growth. You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike.

There will be the opportunity to work cross site.

• The successful candidate will work very closely with the Band 7 Senior Nursing team. Develop strong links with all members of the MDT and assessment areas to ensure patient care is of the highest standard possible.
• With the ward/department manager, oversee the day-to-day supervision of the ward/department/team, motivating and directing staff to ensure time and resources are managed through effective teamwork.
• Ensure staff have a clear knowledge of their duties and are accountable for the standards of performance and conduct expected during their span of duty.

The department has recently undergone refurbishment, including an extension to the majors area and the Urgent Treatment Centre for minors and GP stream. The workforce is growing and recruitment has been very successful. There are opportunities to develop with formal Royal College of Nursing - Emergency Nurse Competency based assessments with accreditation supporting all nurses to work in majors, minors, resus, paediatrics and mental health.

Our Professional Education Facilitators will guide you through the robust training program and link with your Band 7 clinical team leader. We hold ED study days led by the ED team, teaching skills and knowledge in line with the Royal College of Nursing competency framework.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Other

• Hospitals and Health Care