Community and Rehabilitation

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Medicine for Older People team as a Ward Sister. This rewarding leadership role focuses on delivering high-quality care to frail older adults with complex medical, physical and cognitive needs. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care and improving outcomes and experiences for older people.

As Ward Sister, you will provide visible clinical and professional leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care. You will lead and inspire a dedicated nursing team, promote excellence in clinical practice, support staff development and contribute to service improvement. You will also oversee workforce management and help maintain a safe, high-quality ward environment.

The successful candidate will have strong clinical knowledge, excellent leadership and organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities within a busy ward setting. You will be an effective communicator, a positive role model and an advocate for older people. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic nurse leader committed to delivering outstanding care while developing both their own skills and those of their team within a supportive and progressive Medicine for Older People service.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a motivated and experienced individual to lead the nursing and multidisciplinary team within our Medicine for Older People service. As Ward Sister, you will provide strong clinical and operational leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care for frail older adults with complex medical, cognitive and rehabilitation needs. You will have experience in ward management, leading teams, managing resources and driving quality improvement to enhance patient outcomes and experience. As an autonomous practitioner and visible role model, you will support and develop staff, promoting excellence in clinical practice, professional development and person-centred care. You will work closely with the Matron for Medicine for Older People and Ward Sisters across the Care Group to ensure the service vision and objectives are embedded throughout the division and Trust. A commitment to high clinical standards, multidisciplinary working and continuous improvement is key. We are committed to supporting your professional development and offer opportunities to enhance your leadership skills and specialist knowledge in the care of older people. If you are looking for a rewarding leadership role offering variety, career development, support and genuine job satisfaction, we would be delighted to hear from you and welcome you to our dedicated Medicine for Older People team.

Working for our organisation

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Person specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse
• Teaching and Assessment recognised qualification
• Post qualification experience in relevant speciality

Desirable criteria

• Management / Leadership Course desirable
• Recognised qualification in Older Peoples Care, Dementia or Rehabilitation

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria

• Experience as a Band 6; Experience post registration and within the NHS
• Previous experience as shift/team leader
• Experience of teaching students, HCA’s and qualified staff
• Previous experience in teaching, coaching, mentoring

Desirable criteria

• Proven track record of innovation and leadership in Medicine for Older People
• Proven track record in change management, team leadership and performance management

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential criteria

• Evidence of participation in audit, research and development of staff

Desirable criteria

• Proven ability to analyse highly complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them
• Evidence of participation in audit, research and development of staff

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Desirable criteria

• The post holder may be required to work across all sites and will be required to travel between the sites in a timely manner

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