Adult Sister/Charge Nurse - GICU

"You will lead the team acting as a clinical expert, role model and problem solver."As a Sister/Charge Nurse you will be responsible for the day-to-day unit operation, supporting junior staff, co-ordinating staffing and bed requirements of the shift whilst liaising with many members of the MDT, and allied services.

The unit has a large multi-disciplinary team including medical staff, therapists, dietitians, pharmacists, speech and language therapists, research and SNOD's, who all play their role in providing excellent patient care. We have a shared culture of inclusivity within our unit.

Supported by the matron and employee services, youwill supervise a team of staff to manage absence, appraisals, development and performance.As a unit we are committed to development and opportunities for all of our staff which is supported by our innovative practice education team.

As well as allocated management time, the post-holder will be expected to work a range of clinical shifts including days, nights and weekends (Day shifts: 07.00 to 19.30, Night shifts 19.00 to 07.30) as we provide senior support for a 24/7 service.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Bristol Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a large combined workforce of staff and many different clinical services across different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. City and Weston has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of advanced practice protocols; - Undertaken nursing research

Public Sector Language Competency

Essential: - Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard

Qualifications and Training

Knowledge,skills,abilities

Desirable: - Advanced practice knowledge; - Research skills and experience