Ward Sister / Charge Nurse

You will play a key role in supporting patients recovery and promoting independence with a Home First Approach, working closely with our community services to facilitate a safe discharge and prevent hospital readmission.
For more details please email Liz Stirling, Associate Director of Nursing and Professional Practice for Families and communities at [email protected], + To manage ward effectively and safely, dealing with the daily operational pressures.
+ To ensure high standards of care are given in relation to agreed standards, policies and procedures of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
+ To facilitate a learning environment to ensure all staff on the ward have the appropriate skills/knowledge and support, identified by regular staff appraisal and annual personal development plan.
+ To foster an environment that focuses on maximising patients independence where possible and utilises a wide range of meaningful activity to support this, including creating a safe space for patients to freely move around the ward.
+ To be proactive with complex discharges, ensuring they are safe and that discharge is at the earliest opportunity., You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
+ We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
+ Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
+ Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
+ Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
+ Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
+ If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
+ It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to lead our friendly and supportive team in managing the 30 bedded medical/rehabilitation ward within Newton Abbot Hospital. The Ward also has close links to the Harbour Unit and had direct admission beds from the frailty service. The ward has a well-established multii-disciplinary approach to care, with extensive cross boundary working to ensure patients receive personalised and expert care.

Working for our organisation
Care to join us - Teign Ward is a 30 bedded medical/rehabilitation ward within Newton Abbot Community Hospital. The ward is also currently developing closer working with the Frailty Hub by providing direct admission beds to patients assessed as requiring admission . Medical Care on the ward is provided by a team of Drs lead by GPs who work closely with the MDT to ensure safe and timely care with the the aim of supporting patients to live as independently as possible.
Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust became one of the first vertically integrated organisations in the country delivering acute and community health and social care services to a geographically and socially diverse population of approximately 375,00 people. Our integrated health and wellbeing teams, specialist acute services and strong partnership working with Primary Care, Mental Health services, Devon County Council and the CCG means we are in an excellent position to achieve the Trust's commitment of delivering seamless joined-up care. Come and be part of our journey.