Sister / Charge Nurse - Band 6 Neurology

Neurology are delighted to offer the opportunity for a new band 6 Sister / Charge nurse to join the team.

In line with the Trust Vision to provide the "Best Care for Everyone..." the successful applicant will be expected to lead the team with the support of their Band 7 and other Band 6 colleagues to deliver safe, effective and person centred care. Applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well a passion for improvement. You will need to be calm and resilient with the ability to deal with challenging situations, providing support to more junior members of the team. To lead in the delivery and supervision of patient care for the clinical area ensuring assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of a high standard of core nursing care., Applicants must demonstrate a compliance with professional values in line with the NMC Code and act as an appropriate role model at all times. As well as being able to take charge of a busy and dynamic department the successful applicant will also have excellent clinical skills and be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to development and education, always seeking to provide evidence based person centred care in line with both national and local guidelines.

The successful applicant will have an awareness of workforce planning and be willing to act up in the absence of a more senior colleague.

Leadership and management

Applicants will be expected to be an effective leader. The ability to demonstrate leadership qualities and previous experience of leading a team or group of staff would be advantageous. It would be necessary for the successful applicant to contribute to management tasks such as workforce planning and sickness management.

Education and training

All applicants must hold a nursing qualification and be able to demonstrate ongoing personal development and a commitment to learning. Mentorship qualification would be desirable along with a commitment to sharing knowledge and further education.

Improving quality and developing practice

This post would require the completion of daily audits and checks to help maintain and improve quality standards in line with local and national guidance.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance and access to the NHS Pension Scheme as well as discounts for local shops, restaurants and services. All staff employed within the Trust are able to access to our health and well-being hub, there are two well established on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.