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Main area General Medicine Grade Band 6 Contract Secondment: 12 months (Maternity cover until 30th June 2026) HoursFull time Part time 37.5 hours per week Job ref 265-7256420 Site University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Town Northampton Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/06/2025 23:59 Job overviewWe are seeking to recruit a dynamic motivated individual to join the management team on Creaton Ward. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse. Are you a hardworking, team player wanting high standards of care? Then look no further!! This opportunity would provide exposure to develop your leadership and management skills with support from the senior nursing team on the ward. You will need to be a dynamic and forward thinking Registered Nurse with the ability to influence change and implement improvements in patient care. In return we will help guide you, teach you new skills and knowledge of being a senior team member. Creaton is a 28 bedded medical ward. We work well as a team, involving our medical colleagues and support staff within the MDT . Main duties of the jobMeet clinical objectives as agreed separately with the Ward Manager/ Matron. Provide clinical nursing expertise and supervision of all grades of staff within the ward, to ensure a high standard of care. To undertake audits within the ward regarding all aspects of care (QCI, A+A, IPC etc) Working for our organisation**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications** Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values Compassion Accountability Respect Integrity Courage We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesCorporate Responsibilities Meet clinical objectives as agreed separately with the Ward Manager/ Matron. Ensure board rounds/Ibox are maintained Ensure patient flow is maintained Supporting Clinical Excellence Will participate in regular staff and directorate meetings. Be a leader, achieve good morale, with open communication between all disciplines of staff. Act as an effective role model and resource/advisor to colleagues, in the delivery of nursing care. Provide clinical nursing expertise and supervision of all grades of staff within the ward, to ensure a high standard of care. Supervise the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, thus providing high standards of patient care at all times. Ensure that the care given reflects the hospital and departmental philosophies, standards and protocols. Promote a healthy, positive and safe environment for patients and staff. Advise patients, relatives and friends as appropriate on the promotion of health and prevention of illness. Assist the Ward Manager in monitoring and appraising the performance of staff within their sphere of responsibility. Ensure training is accessible and equitable Monitor training data and act accordingly Be aware of the budgetary requirements within their clinical areas of nursing, ensuring safe staffing is paramount. Attend budget meetings and contribute with cost improvement programmes Professional Responsibilities Be responsible for their own development, maintaining a professional portfolio and keeping themselves updated on current nursing issues. Will be responsible for their own actions and be bound by the NMC’s Code of Professional Conduct and all approved Trust policies. Will maintain own skills and knowledge and demonstrate clinical excellence and high standards of practice to other staff. Quality Assurance and Monitoring To undertake audits within the ward regarding all aspects of care (QCI, A+A, IPC etc) Help to develop methods at ward level to monitor standards of care in liaison with the Ward Manager. To ensure any action plans are followed to completion Policy and Service Development Responsibilities Act as a role model to promote innovation and high standard of practice, including action plans Ensure good relations with other ward areas to maintain best practice General Responsibilities Support the Ward Manager in facilitating the teaching, mentoring and assessment of staff and other disciplines. Ensure Practice Development are involved in ongoing training needs. Person specificationEducation, Training and QualificationsRegistered Nurse Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience or working towards Leadership course Knowledge and ExperienceMinimum 2 years as a Band 6 Evidence of leadership and management Experience in service improvement and auditing Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and AttributesPassionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and spoken Highly motivated, with a positive attitude SkillsAble to perform physically to the role’s demands and responsibilities Ability to multitask and prioritise, when necessary, whilst working within a time restricted framework IT literate and ability to navigate Excel and other key applications Ability to perform under pressure whilst upholding the trusts core values Ability to lead and facilitate change At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire. We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC). We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. That’s why we talk about Team NGH. It’s all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills. We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be. We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals. Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable To apply for this post, scroll down to the bottom of this page and select “apply online now”.In submitting an application form, you authorise Northampton General Hospital to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post. Due to the high number of applications received we are unable to respond to each application individually. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful in this application. For further information on nursing, apprenticeships, A&E or any other departments please visit our specific website or pages that are indicated on the right hand side of this advert. Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust recognises that staff of differing backgrounds and life experiences enrich our workforce and bring different skills and knowledge. We therefore encourage and welcome applications for our vacancies from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE VACANCIES PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE WHEN WE ARE IN RECEIPT OF SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou 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. Application numbersThis vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.#J-18808-Ljbffr