Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Ekhuft; Margate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse, primarily responsible for assessment and care of respiratory patients. This role involves overseeing day-to-day ward functions, supporting the Ward Manager in staffing and management, and ensuring a compassionate and skilled team is in place. The position requires flexibility with working patterns, including night shifts and weekends. Candidates should have experience in respiratory care and strong leadership qualities.

Qualifications

• Experience in respiratory care required.
• Ability to supervise qualified and unqualified staff.
• Compassion and leadership skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day function of the ward.
• Support Ward Manager in staffing and management.
• Lead a team effectively and flexibly.

Skills

Assessment of respiratory patients

Supervision of staff

Management skills

Flexible working

Job description

As a Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse you are responsible for assessment and care of respiratory patients, prioritisation of treatment, delivery of care and evaluation.

The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care with or without direct supervision, required to demonstrate procedures and to supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff within the department.

Main Duties of Junior Sister / Charge Nurse is to oversee the day to day function of the ward.

Support the Ward Manager with the day to day management of the ward, including to ensure staffing levels are safe and raise concerns and try to arrange cover when they are not.

Support the Ward Manager in managing post holders within ward establishment.

Responsible for leading a team & ensuring you have an appropriately skilled and effective workforce.

Flexible approach to working patterns - this post will require rotation to night duty and will require weekend working including bank holidays to ensure the units establishments.

As a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse on Fordwich Ward your responsibilities are:

Support Ward Manager in managing post holders within ward establishment including registered nurses & generic support workers.

Flexible approach to working patterns - this post will require rotation to night duty and will require weekend working.

The attached job description covers the expectations of a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse in more detail.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Stacey Perry Job title: Ward Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01843 234466