Band 6 respiratory Sister​/Charge Nurse

Overview

To function as a competent clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area. To deliver direct patient care whilst coordinating and supporting other team members. To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of clinical activities during their span of duty. To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of resources to deliver optimum quality care to their client group. To deputise for the ward/department manager in his/her absence, driving forward evidence based practice and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff and the policies and practices that operate within their clinical area.

To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Ward 17 is a 27 bedded respiratory ward with a 10 bedded monitored area for those respiratory patients that require close monitoring. We work closely with all wards, departments and clinical site teams in order to ensure high standards of care. You will be working closely with the Ward Manager, Matron and current band 6 team helping to shape the future of our ward.

You will have a keen interest in developing staff and a desire to improve services to ensure our patient experience is consistently of a high standard.

• Lead and provide direct patient care within the designated clinical area while coordinating and supporting the team.
• Ensure delivery of clinical activities during your duty period and efficient use of resources to deliver high-quality care.
• deputise for the ward/department manager in their absence and drive evidence-based practice, supervising staff and upholding local policies and practices.
• Work flexibly to meet service needs.

• Registered nurse with specialist respiratory skills such as NIV, Airvo and tracheostomy care.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, drive and enthusiasm; commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from male candidates, candidates from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, or those with a disability, as these groups are under-represented in our workforce.

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. For those appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust is committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. Our policy seeks to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Don t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you re excited about this role but your past experience doesn t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.

Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.