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Junior Sister / Charge Nurse

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You need RGN with NMC registration, GCSE Maths/English, leadership qualifications, Band 6 experience, outpatient experience, and excellent communication and computer skills.
  • You will lead the OPD team, manage clinical services, support staff development, ensure high care standards, coordinate operations, and foster a culture of respect and professionalism.

Requirements

  • Maths and English to GCSE Grade 4/C or above or equivalent.
  • RGN with current UK NMC registration
  • Supporting Learners in Practice (SLIP) or similar recognised qualification.
  • Educated to Nursing Degree level or on degree pathway.
  • Level 6 leadership course
  • Yellow Belt Training (Lean Competency System.
  • Previous experience in an acute healthcare Trust.
  • Nurse in charge training
  • Evidence of proven recent leadership experience within an acute healthcare setting.
  • Evidence of Band 6 generic clinical and Nurse in Charge (NiC) competencies.
  • Experience within an Outpatients setting.
  • Ability to lead, facilitate and embed change within the working environment.
  • Able to prioritise workload and effectively manage a clinical area.
  • Effectively facilitate the supervision and assessment of learners and junior staff.
  • Evidence of previous Band 6 experience
  • Level 6 leadership course.
  • Yellow Belt Training (Lean Competency System)
  • Supporting Learners in Practice (SLIP) or similar recognised qualification.
  • Able to prioritise workload and effectively manage a clinical area
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Ability to manage conflict/ difficult/ stressful situations, working calmly and effectively under pressure
  • Effective time management, organisation, prioritisation, and delegation.
  • Effectively facilitate the supervision and assessment of learners and junior staff.
  • Excellent Computer skills, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word.

Responsibilities

  • To work clinically providing visible leadership, direction, co-ordination, and forward planning of Outpatient Department (OPD) services within the Frimley Health Outpatient nursing team.
  • You will serve as a prominent role model, leading by example, fostering a culture of respect, belonging, and psychological safety within the team, where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute.
  • Demonstrate diverse expert clinical skills, clear professional and organisational values while overseeing the OPD areas.
  • Manage service needs and provide support to the Senior OPD team.
  • In conjunction with Practice Development (PD), you will assess and actively support the Registered Nurses (RN) and Health Care Support Workers (HCSW) to practice competently and develop within their roles to ensure a high standard of care and patient experience are maintained in line with the Frimley Health Strategy, Vision, and Values.
  • To provide Band 6 cover for a 6-day service at designated Frimley Health Outpatient locations as required, co-ordinating capacity and flow within the departments.
  • To deputise and take on the role of Bronze Command for Senior Sister and Matron in their absence, maintaining an organised and structured workforce.
  • To adhere to the standards outlined in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and RN competencies.
  • To be a dynamic, enthusiastic, highly motivated, visible, professional, and clinical role model for others.
  • To lead the nursing team, displaying exceptional leadership and the highest standards of clinical competence.
  • Inspiring others, facilitating change using a range of strategies that demonstrate excellence in nursing practice, empathy, and professionalism.
  • To support, supervise and assess all learners, students, temporary, new, and junior staff within the departments.
  • Collaborate with Practice Development to assess, actively support, and facilitate registered nurses and health care support workers in practicing competently and advancing in their roles.
  • Consolidate, enhance, and broaden own knowledge and clinical skills proficiency, furthering own professional development.

FAQs

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours for this position span from 08:00 to 18:30, Monday to Saturday.

What qualifications are required for the Junior Sister / Charge Nurse position?

Essential qualifications include Maths and English to GCSE Grade 4/C or above or equivalent, RGN with current UK NMC registration, and a Supporting Learners in Practice (SLIP) qualification or similar.

Is previous leadership experience required for this role?

Yes, evidence of proven recent leadership experience within an acute healthcare setting is an essential requirement.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides first-class development opportunities for all staff, including a range of professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills training.

Will I be required to work across multiple sites?

Yes, the role spans all Frimley South Outpatient locations, including Aldershot Centre for Health, Fleet Community Hospital, and Frimley Park Hospital.

What skills are considered essential for applicants?

Essential skills include the ability to prioritise workload and manage a clinical area effectively, excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), and the ability to manage conflict and stressful situations calmly and effectively.

Is experience in an Outpatients setting preferred?

Yes, experience within an Outpatients setting is considered a desirable criterion for this role.

What is the role of the Junior Sister / Charge Nurse regarding team culture?

The Junior Sister / Charge Nurse is expected to foster a culture of respect, belonging, and psychological safety within the team, ensuring staff feel valued and supported.

Are there any specific training programs recommended for applicants?

Desirable training programs include a Level 6 leadership course and Yellow Belt Training (Lean Competency System).

How does Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust support work-life balance?

The Trust recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance and encourages flexible working arrangements to meet both staff and service needs.

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

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Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.