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Job overview Barking Havering and Redbridge University NHS Trusts (BHRUT) is one of the largest acute trusts in the country and the biggest provider of acute healthcare services in NHS North East London and the City (NELC). Our dedicated workforce of 6,500 staff and volunteers serve our local population of around 750,000, from a wide range of social and ethnic groups.We are seeking for a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse to join our team on Sahara B. Sahara B is a 30 bedded regional neurosurgical ward for Essex, providing care to patients with brain & spinal conditions. You will work & be a part of our large multi disciplinary team. We are looking for an individual to help support our nursing team in the delivery of high quality nursing care, if you are reliable, organised and a good team player then we want to hear from you. Main duties of the job • To support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in effectively leading and managing the ward• Participate in all ward activities as an effective team member, supporting the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse taking responsibility for the leadership of a team of staff.• To assess care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team• To teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff, and act as a role model to junior staff, undertaking performance management when required.• To act as a role model to junior colleagues• To take responsibility and accountability for a group of patients and the ward for the duration of the shift• To provide holistic nursing care to patients within the ward, utilising all resources to provide excellence in practice. • To develop personally and professionally as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team and take part in appraisal yearly.• To provide teaching and mentorship to junior colleagues• To contribute to the maintenance of a safe environment• Reports any potential / actual problems to line manager and/or Matron when appropriate.• Act as a link nurse when required. Working for our organisation We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London – more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We’re pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings for urgent and emergency care at Queen’s and King George hospitals; and data released by NHS England showed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care. We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We’re also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Person specification Education / Qualifications Essential criteria Registered Nurse Desirable criteria ENB 998 or equivalent Teaching and Assessing CourseCompetent and skilled in cannulation/tracheostomy care and management.Post graduate Neuroscience Course Experience Essential criteria Relevant acute neuroscience experience. Applicant requirements 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.