26 Oct
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter
Job description
Role Summary
Robin Ling Ward is looking for a Band 6 Ward Sister / Charge Nurse.
We are looking for an enthusiastic addition to our team, who will be well supported by an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager.
Robin Ling Ward is a well-staffed and managed ward, with a proven record for providing patients with high quality, safe, effective care.
Essentially, we care for patients who have undergone emergency orthopaedic surgery following either admission for a traumatic injury or orthopaedic trauma planned procedures.
Sometimes, when organisational needs dictate, we care for other patient groups and our skill set and team is well trained to do this.
We are a friendly,
experienced team where we place a high emphasis on supporting each other, team work and ensuring a harmonious work / life balance.
In return we ask that you are reliable, hardworking, a team player and that you work with integrity, passion and energy.
We are looking for an individual who regularly goes the extra mile for patients and works with compassion and courage.
Please read the job description and person specification contained within the advert and ensure that your personal statement reflects your abilities, skills and experience.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role :
This post would be an excellent opportunity for a Band 5 looking for promotion and development, or for an existing Ward Sister / Charge Nurse looking for a new challenge with us here on Robin Ling Ward.
The overall purpose of the Band 6 role is to provide clinical and managerial leadership to the nursing and multi-professional team.
This includes acting as a clinical leader and an expert practitioner liaising, guiding and advising the multidisciplinary team and external agencies in the provision of optimum patient care.
Working Pattern : hours per week. Long days / weekends
Interview Date : To be confirmed
For further information please contact : Rosie Chappell, Clinical Nurse Manager on / an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon.
Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon,
while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes.
We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations,
enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills.
Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including :
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
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