Junior Sister / Charge Nurse

As a ward sister or charge nurse, you will be the responsible nurse in charge for the unit. You will also be responsible for assisting the ward manager with day to day activities such as:- Co-ordinating the flow of admissions and discharges- Liaising with members of the MDT- Ensuring the unit is appropriately staffed, raising any staffing issues orconcerns- Managing staff including concerns- Dealing with concerns according to local and Trust policy- Supporting the nursing team in delivery of care- Responding to incidents in line with local and trust policy For any questions or to arrange a ward walk around please contact Natalie Taylor.Main duties of the jobAs a ward sister or charge nurse, you will be the responsible nurse in charge for the unit., you will also be responsible for assisting the ward manager with day to day activities such as:- You will manage sickness, staff wellbeing, incident reporting, clinicalgovernance, staff training and development, clinical audits, IQP and othermanagerial duties.- You will be an aspiring leader with the ability to adopt a highly accessible and visible approach for patients, relatives and colleagues. You will assist the Ward Manager with the operational management for the team working on the Ward.- You will have the ability to develop a culture of continuous improvement with a particular emphasis on the patient journey and clinical outcomes.About usMFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of 2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at #####. Were looking forward to hearing from you!Person SpecificationRegistered NurseEssential
NMC registered Nurse
Desirable
Mentorship qualification
ExperienceEssential
Band 5 experience
Desirable
Previous experience as band 6 Previous band 5 experience
Excellent communication skillsEssential
Equivilent GCSE English
Desirable
Clinically competent in care of acutely unwell patients
Employer detailsEmployer nameManchester University NHS Foundation TrustAddressWard AM1 Manchester Royal Infirmary Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WLAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 349-MRI-6250372*
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