Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Sister/Charge Nurse **Internal HDFT Applicants Only**
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Wensleydale ward is a mixed Cardio respiratory ward with a Respiratory support unit (RSU) and a coronary care unit. We have up to 20 beds on the ward and 8 CCU/RSU beds. Wensleydale specialises in cardiology and Respiratory medicine. We also take a number of acutely unwell patients from other specialties who may need cardiac monitoring, respiratory failure patients needing NIV/CPAP.
If you enjoy a challenge and thrive in an environment in which you are always learning and growing as a nurse, then we want to hear from you.
Role Overview
As a band 6 on Wensleydale ward, we expect you to be able to lead the shift and the team you are working with confidently and safely. Patient safety is at the heart of what we deliver here. Our patients are often acutely unwell and require quick delivery of treatment and a team around them that can spot the signs of deterioration fast. The band 6 on Wensleydale ward is key in collaborating well & building rapport with other departments to maintain effective flow from the emergency department and transferring patients to other wards.
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Key Responsibilities
- To support and work with senior nursing teams to provide support to junior colleagues, carrying out leadership tasks such as return to work interviews, sickness monitoring, new starter paperwork, shift management.
- To take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the ward manager, dealing with & escalating any concerns with regards to staff or patient safety.
- To take responsibility for the assessments of the care needs; the development, implementation and evaluation of care to ensure the highest possible standards of care are received by patients.
- To supervise and teach other nursing and non-nursing staff, acting as an excellent clinical role model and team leader to ensure quality care is delivered to the patients.
Benefits
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
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- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: leza wightman
- Job title: ward manager
- Email address: leza.wightman@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01423 559717
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