Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 252-7152296-A
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent Valley Hospital
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £39,205 - £47,084 incl HCAS pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department
Band 6
Job overview
The Emergency Department at Darent Valley Hospital is a very busy and diverse department. We have patients attend by ambulance, patients that self -present and patients that are referred. The emergency department is made up of different areas treating a range of different symptoms and conditions.
As a band 6 charge nurse you would be expected to understand and work within all areas of the department, coordinating patient care, managing flow and supporting a junior team whilst maintaining patient safety.
Main duties of the job
The ED team is passionate about getting it right for patients and their families- in order to support and enhance the care we provide we are looking to recruit Band 6 Sisters/Charge Nurse to join our busy team.
We are looking for self-motivated nurses to help take the department forward – you must be committed, flexible and approachable with substantial ED nursing experience.
A strong interest in developing new staff and a proactive approach to delivering a high standard of evidence based care is essential. You must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of current issues in emergency care and be able to translate this into quality nursing.
You will be supported by a Team Leader, Practice Development Nurse and Clinical Matron and the post would offer you the opportunity to be part of a motivated and forward thinking team.
Working days and or shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of the service.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a band 6 sister/charge nurse in the emergency department you must be able to follow polices and procedures whilst keeping patients safe and prioritising the work load of different areas effectively . You will be expected to coordinated all areas of the department from UTC to resus whilst assisting and supporting junior staff. It is essential that you have skills such as cannulation, plastering, catheterisation , IT skills, triage and ILS. Be able to recognise a deterioration patient and escalate effectively.
You must be confident enough to delegate to a team and communicate effectively with both patients and a multi-disciplinary team.
As a band 6 sister/charge nurse you would be expected to act as a role model and share knowledge to both junior staff and students, and be prepared to work alongside the band 7 senior sisters/charge nurses in managing a team with in the department and sharing knowledge.
Previous emergency or critical care experience would be preferred.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Preceptor training
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development in relevant area of specialty supplemented by specialist clinical and managerial training
- ALS
- Mentorship/Practice Assessor
Desirable criteria
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Post Graduate A&E qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience within an Emergency Department (minimum band 5 or equivalent)
- Post registration experience of working autonomously
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication, organization and interpersonal skills
- Cannulation
- Phlebotomy
- Medication (all routes)
- Male catheterisation
- Plaster training
Desirable criteria
- Appraisal training
- Leadership training
- Managing sickness training
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rosana Bettencourt
- Job title
- Senior Sister and Practice Development Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322 428135
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