Charge Nurse Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

Job Overview:

As a senior nurse, you will be responsible for managing a ward, regularly overseeing day-to-day activities and taking on tasks delegated by the Ward Manager. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and provide clinical expertise through supervision, training, and direct support to both staff and patients.

You will also offer senior nursing leadership and managerial advice, supporting the management of the clinical area. This includes supervising, deploying, and teaching staff and students, as well as ensuring effective use of resources.

Additionally, you will assess patient care needs, develop and evaluate care programs, and set standards of care across clinical areas. You will also be involved in the hospital bleep holding rota and assist in coordinating emergency responses, including fire, security alerts, and cardiac arrests.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide nursing assessments for referred patients, evaluating their acute medical and rehabilitation needs.
• Take responsibility for planning, assessing, and designing nursing interventions for allocated patients, ensuring a high standard of care.
• Participate actively in ward rounds and multi-professional meetings.
• Ensure adherence to clinical nursing procedures, including the safe storage and administration of medicines.
• Maintain strong communication with patients and their families to ensure they are well-informed about their treatment and care plans.
• Provide immediate management and clinical supervision for junior staff throughout each shift.
• Ensure all staff adhere to the policies and procedures of the clinical area and Trust.
• Support staff in meeting legislative and statutory requirements, such as the Health and Safety at Work Act and Food Hygiene regulations.
• Assist the Ward Manager with the appraisal process for junior staff.
• Follow current disciplinary, grievance, and complaints procedures.
• Participate in recruiting clinical staff up to Band 5.
• Help the Ward Manager provide formal clinical supervision for junior staff.
• Assist in the planning and management of duty rotas, ensuring they are signed off by the Ward Manager.

About Us:

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly formed organization, integrating expertise from mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse populations of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the center of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that enhances accessibility and ensures more consistent care, improving patient outcomes and driving innovation.

Job Requirements:

• Registered General Health Nurse with a degree-level education.
• Familiarity with clinical effectiveness and the audit process.
• Recent experience in an acute setting and awareness of current patient needs in both acute and community settings.
• Experience in working directly with service users and carers.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including IT systems.
• Ability to coordinate and manage a ward effectively during shifts.
• Desirable: Experience working with statutory and voluntary agencies, as well as a background in supervision or mentorship roles.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check:

This position is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship:

We welcome applications from job seekers requiring a Skilled Worker visa. Further details can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Professional Registration:

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information, please visit the NHS Careers website.

How to Apply:

For further details or assistance with your application, please contact George Gomez at george.gomez@southernhealth.nhs.uk or call 01590 663360.

If you would like to explore flexible working options, we are happy to discuss this during the interview process.