Sister/Charge Nurse

Main area: Neonatal Grade Band 7

Contract: Permanent and Fixed term to cover maternity leave

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full and part-time 28.75 to 37.5 hours per week considered)

Job ref: 387-WC-4066-DA

Site: St Michaels Hospital

Town: Bristol

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pa pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 27/02/:00

Interview date: 11/03/2025

As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

The Sister/Charge Nurse is accountable and responsible for the twenty-four-hour care delivery and management of the ward/area. The Sister/Charge Nurse will promote and monitor safe and effective practice, enhance the patient experience, provide effective leadership and management, and contribute to the delivery of the Trust/Divisional objectives. The post holder will work as an integral member of the Multidisciplinary Team within University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michael's Hospital is one of the Lead Centres for neonatal services within Bristol; this tertiary unit provides intensive care for the population of Bristol and beyond. The unit consists of 31 funded cots: 15 Intensive, 8 High dependency, and 8 special care. The unit also supports a 16 cot Transitional Care ward, providing care for very sick newborn infants with a wide variety of medical, cardiac, and surgical conditions.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for experienced enthusiastic nurses to join our nursing team. We have both permanent and fixed-term (maternity cover) positions available. As a senior member of the nursing team, you will be expected to supervise the assessment of the care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate programmes of care. You will also be expected to take the lead in the shift coordination of the unit and support and manage junior members of the nursing team, demonstrating extensive knowledge and clinical expertise within the specialty.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW 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. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We aim to recruit and retain a workforce that 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills and competent to use windows-based programs
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Good problem-solving ability & skills
• Evidence of ability to use initiative, lead a team, and manage change
• Ability to manage under both individual and/or work pressure
• Good interpersonal communication and time management skills
• Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise own work and that of others
• Assertive and proactive
• Possess a high level of skill and competency in relevant area of practice
• Research and audit experience

Qualifications and Training

• RSCN Part 8 / RN (Child Branch, Part 15) or RN
• Post-basic certificate or related study in neonatal critical care
• Current NMC registration
• Degree in related area of clinical practice
• Leadership course/qualification

Knowledge and Experience

• Previous Band 6 or higher experience in relevant Neonatal Intensive Care
• Teaching experience
• Demonstrate leadership skills and knowledge
• Mentoring and Assessing or Teaching qualification
• Supportive
• Respectful

Public Sector Language competency

• Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

IMPORTANT:

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can if you are interested and meet the requirements of the Person Specification.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name: Louise Gould

Job title: Matron

Email address:

Telephone number:

In the absence of Louise, call and ask to speak to the Sister in charge for more information about the role.

If you have problems applying, contact

Address: United Bristol Healthcare Trust
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
Success
BS2 8HW
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