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Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department
£39,959 - £48,117 a year
Full-time

Job details

£39,959 - £48,117 a year
Full-time
Torquay TQ2 7AA

Full job description

There is an opportunity to work as a band 6 Sister/Charge nurse within the Emergency Department at Torbay Hospital

The department serves the population of Torbay and South Devon and sees a large increase in attendances during the summer months.

We have a well established education team which allows the development of all the staff in the department and we actively encourage progression and promotion.

You will have comprehensive experience in Emergency Medicine and work well as an integral member of the MDT and be responsible for coordinating the shifts under the guidance of a Clinical B7, or working flexibly throughout the department.

Our philosophy is 'together we can make things better', if this aligns with your ambition, passion and beliefs, we will welcome an application from you.

Working clinically to oversee the flow within the Emergency Department using specialist knowledge of Emergency Nursing to provide clinical and professional leadership to the nursing team.

Ensure effective communication is maintained at department level

Supporting junior colleagues during the shift and as a team leader

Liaising with the wider MDT and outside agencies such as SWASFT to maintain safety and to ensure patient flow throughout the department

Making decisions regarding clinical and personnel issues on a shift by shift
basis

Assisting as required to develop the service and team to ensure high quality
care is deliverable and appropriately implemented

Delivering upon requests made by departmental Matron

Working under guidance and in conjunction with the departmental Matron
Following the Department’s and Trust’s Policies and Protocols to ensure the
safety of the department

The nursing team in the Emergency Department consists of both Adult and Paediatric qualified nurses and works alongside Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Paramedic Practitioners who manage the Minor Injuries service within the department, supported by very capable and knowledgeable Assistant Practitioners and Healthcare Assistants.

The medical team and nursing team work together to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

Led by an experienced Emergency Nurse, the Education Team not only facilitates in-house training for the clinical skills required by nurses within the Emergency Department, but is also very responsive to the developmental and educational needs of all the staff on an individual basis, and are an invaluable asset to the team.

The requirement for the delivery of safe, high quality care is at the heart of all we do, and we take great pride in the professionalism of the team and our work.

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Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon .
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