Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse - Acute Neurology Unit

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and forward-thinking nurse to join our team on our 30 bedded Acute Neurology Unit. We are seeking an energetic and motivated nurse with strong leadership skills to take on this rewarding role.
The successful candidate will have extensive post-registration experience and the ability to work calmly under pressure while leading a team. You will be expected to deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager, ensuring the ward continues to run efficiently and patients receive the highest standard of care.
We are looking for an energetic nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, acute medical setting and is ready to rise to the challenge of this vital role. If you have a passion for leadership and excellence in patient care, we encourage you to apply.

We offer:

1. Varied caseload / diagnosis
2. Opportunities to supervise staff / students
3. Utilise leadership skills
4. Variety of settings to treat patients
5. Effective team working
6. Service development opportunities
7. Quality Improvement projects

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and development, devising, implementing and evaluating programmes of care, both for a specific group of patients as the named care provider and in supporting the care of all patients on the unit.
As a Sister / Charge Nurse you will provide daily clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff in the delivery of evidence based practice. Actively support the Ward / Unit Manager in the effective running of the department including in their absence.
You must be able to motivate staff to achieve high standards of care, and possess excellent communication skills to ensure that the aims of the Trust are achieved.
If successful we can offer you support in developing your leadership and management skills to enable you to support the Ward manager and staff to deliver high quality care in line with the Trust\’s philosophy of Safe, Clean and Personal Care.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Experience in Neurology, with relevant Acute experience
2. Awareness of National Standards / Guidelines to the area
3. Autonomous decision making
4. Excellent time management and organisational skills
5. Highly effective communication – with staff, patients, wider networks
6. Good team worker
7. Able to demonstrate initiative
8. Strong MDT skills
9. IT skills applicable to the role

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr