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Location

Chesterfield, Derbyshire | United Kingdom

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Job description

The Ashover Team are a 32 bedded acute medical ward which specialises in care of the elderly and patients who live with Dementia & Parkinson’s. The ward is aiming for 24-hour, 7-day cover for a Sister/Charge Nurse, so days and nights are expected to be worked.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse position within the team here at Chesterfield Royal Hospital on Ashover Ward on a fixed term, 12 month contract as maternity cover. You will need to demonstrate a keen interest in care of elderly including Dementia care, Parkinson's care and have experience of complex discharge planning. Ability to engage with our visitors, loved ones and families, and confidently liaise with our extended MDT is essential.

As a Sister/Charge Nurse you will need to be supportive and resilient in challenging situations. We have an inclusive team culture and value innovative and creative thinking. You will be responsible for leading the team in the absence of the Matron, supporting with staff management, audit and ward development projects. You will also support the Matron in reviewing complaints and governance issues, promoting a positive safety culture.

Please note that this is a fixed term contract for 12 months to provide cover for maternity.
• The Sister/Charge Nurse will support the Matron with leading the ward team. In conjunction with the Matron, he/she will be responsible for promoting an environment conducive to individual and team development to ensure the delivery of high standards of patient care in line with clinical governance. He/she will also have the responsibility for the effective management of the ward.

Key Result Areas
1. To act as a role model, mentoring, coaching and supporting all staff
2. To foster a culture of networking in an open and transparent approach to both internal and external stakeholders
3. Monitor and improve quality care indicators relevant to the ward environment
4. To help promote and recruit into nursing vacancies

Our vision: Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people.

Our mission: To bring our people communities and partners together – providing patient care we can all be proud of., We all play a part in achieving this, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:
• COMPASSION
• AMBITION
• RESPECT
• ENCOURAGEMENT

Leading the Chesterfield Way
The Healthcare Assistant is a vital role within our organisation. Leading the Chesterfield Way supports the Trust’s priorities and ambitions - and sets out the behaviours and characteristics that leaders are expected to adopt and that all staff can role model, to make the Trust an even better place to work; and to support the delivery of exceptional patient care. It provides a framework for leadership and supports individual progression through appraisal, career progression and personal development.

Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.

This advert closes on Sunday 17 Mar 2024

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