Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

The role of the Charge Nurse is to support, contribute to and assist the Ward Manager in the leadership and the management of the Children’s Unit. The Charge Nurse will support the Ward Manager in the development, monitoring and implementation of high quality, evidence-based clinical care to ensure that continuity of service provision and standards are maintained and improved.

Hours per week: 26.00

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

To support the Ward Manager in leading and co-ordinating the Unit Team to ensure that timely and efficient admission/transfer and discharge of patients whilst maintaining patient safety 

Develop and strengthen the skills of the team to ensure effective communication skills are maintained by liaising with the Ward Manager, Multi-Disciplinary Team, other health professionals, patients and their families/carers, leading by example.

To participate and proactively support an awareness of audit, research and contribute in service developments.

To contribute and take an active lead as delegated by the Ward Manager in maintaining patient safety,  undertaking clinical risk assessments and utilising the clinical incident reporting system and ensuring clinical staff are provided with feedback.

Demonstrate a high level of evidence-based, core clinical competencies, knowledge and skills that are commensurate with the post and act as a clinical expert within own sphere of specialty.

To act as the patient advocate; Promoting children and young people’s equality, diversity and rights.

Promote the health of children, young people and their families through appropriate support and education.  Participate in relevant projects and programmes designed to promote health and well being.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.