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Main area Medicine and Emergency Care Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent: Various hours Hours
- Full time
- Part time
30 hours per week (various shift patterns) Job ref 166-MEC-8319839
Site Chesterfield Royal Hospital Town Calow Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 11/10/2026 23:59
Job overview
We are recruiting for adult nursing Sisters/Charge Nurses within our highly performing Emergency Department . It is a very busy and exciting time to join us as we continuously develop services in our purpose built Urgent & Emergency Care Department .
Main duties of the job
As a skilled and valued member of our team, you willtake a lead role in the coordination, planning and delivery of individual care provided by the multidisciplinary team in the department by ensuring the effective management of the department in the absence of the department leader. Provide professional nursing leadership, guidance, and clinical advice to staff members.
Assist in the effective operational management of the department and flow of patients within the hospital, concentrating on the provision of quality care for patients.
Working for our organisation
Our new Urgent and Emergency Care Department opened in Summer 2023 and has been designed to give the best possible care to patients. The £27m department, which is based in a state-of-the-art was operationally opened on 21 June 2023, and officially opened on 12 July.
With its innovative approach to patient flow, high-spec equipment, ultra-modern technology and a real grounding in the community through the locally sourced artwork and wayfinding is a redefining jewel in Chesterfield’s crown but it’s vital that people only visit if they truly need to.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital offers a wide range of exciting and rewarding opportunities for people who are passionate about providing exceptional patient care. Our People Plan shows how and why Chesterfield Royal Hospital is a great place to work. Our plan sets out our current position and outlines our priorities and the improvement actions that will help us achieve ourstrategic aim of supporting and developing ourcolleagues.
The benefits we can provide you:
- A wide range of support including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, financial support and other support provided by Joined Up Care Derbyshire. Read more about our Health and Wellbeing Offer.
- An onsite wellbeing hub accessible to all staff which includes a fully equipped gym, showers, classes, and onsite counselling.
- A range of learning and development courses to help you grow in your career.
We are committed to providing you with on-going training and development to ensure you thrive in your role here at the Trust, which will be individualised and supported by your Department Lead and Clinical Educators.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the specific job description & person specification document for the specific role you are interested in, either adult or paediatric, for further information about the role and job requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions.
We are committed to providing you with on-going training and development to ensure you thrive in your role here at the Trust, which will be individualised and supported by your Department Lead and Clinical Educators.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse
- APLS/ALS course
- PGD
- Recognised Triage Qualification
- Lower limb X-ray training
- TiLS
- PLS or Adult BLS
- Degree
- Recognised Leadership Course
- ALS (for paediatric nurse)/APLS (for adult nurse)
- Manchester Triage System
- Advanced trauma course
- Hip & Chest X-ray training
- Plaster training
Experience
- Minimum 3 years experience at Band 5 or above
- Previous experience of working in an Emergency Department
- Experience working with adults (For Paediatric nurses) or Paediatrics (for Adult nurses)
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Mentoring / Teaching skills
- Developed clinical skills
- Awareness of service improvement
- Audit / Assurance skills
Demonstrates the proud to care values
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect & Encouragement
Flexible Working
If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.
UK Points-based immigration system
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from 1 January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, which is cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.
Communications
Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail therefore please check your e-mail account and Trac account regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.
If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on 01246 513177 and we will be happy to provide assistance.
Please see the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In particular, the general conditions of employment and benefits of working for the trust.
This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.
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.
Name Kaye Stevenson Job title Emergency Department Leader Email address Kaye.stevenson1@nhs.net Telephone number 01246 514877 Additional information
George Baddley, ED Admin Assistant. Email: g.baddley@nhs.net
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Fou
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Opening hours:8.30am-5pm, Monday-Friday
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ED Sister/Charge Nurse in Bolsover employer: Chesterfield Royal
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work environment where staff can thrive both personally and professionally. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, the hospital provides access to a dedicated health and wellbeing hub, flexible working arrangements, and numerous opportunities for career development within the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire. Located in the picturesque town of Chesterfield, employees enjoy a vibrant local culture, competitive housing options, and easy access to stunning natural landscapes, making it an ideal place to live and work.
