Sister / Charge Nurse, Band 6- Renal Ward 7A

We are seeking an experienced nurse to apply for the Sister/Charge Nurse position on the Renal Ward 7A at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. You should have appropriate year's renal experience at Band 5 or experience as a Band 6 in an another acute clinical setting similar in nature.

You should be dynamic, energetic and committed to the specialty. You will need to have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to take on this role. You should also be able to demonstrate experience and proven project management skills, evidence of maintaining standards and leadership within the clinical setting. Providing excellent nursing care should be a priority ensuring that high standards are continually maintained and developed further as practice develops/changes.

This role is also about developing others so you should enjoy working with, motivating and encouraging junior members of the team, helping to develop new skills and confidence. You will be fully supported by the current team of nurses and healthcare assistants within the unit and the Modern Matron.

This post will be a challenge, but for those who have the right strengths and motivators it's energizing, rewarding and will be extremely enjoyable., As a Sister/Charge Nurse you will care for patients during your shift, co-ordinate events and support your junior colleagues, acting as a role model at all times. You will support the Senior Sister/Matron for the area, working as a member of the senior team on the ward displaying excellent leadership skills. You will continuously monitor and ensure quality and safety for our patients and will be actively involved in answering any concerns, complaints, and complete investigation reports through incident reporting.

As Sister/Charge Nurse, you will deliver multi professional high quality care, working with patients toward rehabilitation, self management and independence throughout the continuum of care . To lead a motivated and experienced team of nurses supporting evidence based care, facilitating staff learning and development. Supervising junior staff and nursing students .

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.