Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Dermatology OutpatientsNHS
Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative Junior Sister with a passion for Dermatology--ideally with prior dermatology experience--to join our busy and dynamic Dermatology Outpatients team at Radcliffe.
The Dermatology Centre at Salford Royal offers a full range of dermatology services and is one of the largest centres of its kind in Europe.
While the main department is based at Salford Royal Hospital, we also provide services across our spoke sites in Bury, Stockport, and Altrincham. Your primary base will be Radcliffe however, you will be expected to work across sites when required.
You will be a motivated team player with a flexible approach and a strong commitment to your own professional development.
Each year, the centre cares for approximately 13,000 new outpatients, in addition to 26,000 follow-up appointments. We are committed to delivering the highest achievable standards of patient care.
Main duties of the job
In this varied and rewarding role, you will provide essential leadership and support to ensure the smooth running of the service and delivery of high-quality patient care. You will work closely with the wider team, contributing to both clinical excellence and service development.
Key Responsibilities
- Deputise in the absence of the Band 7, providing leadership and continuity of service
- Support the delivery of Dermatology clinics
- Take responsibility for all elements of patient care, ensuring high standards at all times
- Provide managerial leadership and day-to-day support to the team
- Support and deliver education and training for staff
- Lead and contribute to the Quality Agenda and continuous improvement initiatives
- Manage staff absence and sickness, supporting staff wellbeing
- Oversee and manage staff rosters effectively
- Support and educate students and learners within the department
Job description
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.