Senior Sister / Charge Nurse - Ward U2

We are looking to recruit an inspirational, innovative and dynamic nurse who is ready for the exciting challenge of a Band 7 Senior Sister / Charge Nurse to lead our dedicated Gastroenterology and Intestinal Failure team. The speciality is forward thinking and we are the leaders in the care of patients within the specialty. You would be working closely with the Psychologists, Consultants and Nutrition Nurse Specialists in providing a very high standard of care., In this role you will be able to further develop your management and leadership skills and enjoy the working relationships within a dedicated team. If you have the commitment to lead, and a special interest in Gastroenterology we would like to hear from you.

The post holder will be expected:

To lead, develop and co-ordinate a multidisciplinary team to ensure an optimum level of safe and effective patient care within budgetary resources

To assess care needs, to develop, to implement and evaluate programmes of care

To be responsible for all aspects of staff management and recruitment in line with HR policy

To participate in a full range of shifts, including Trust and Unit bleep holder rotas, ensuring a visible presence in the ward area

To be responsible for all aspects of clinical governance and risk management within the ward area

Come Nurse with us...

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.