Job summary
Sister/Charge Nurse - 15 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Clinical Assessment Team/planned treatment Centre as a Sister/ Charge Nurse on a permanent contract. This includes coordinating and delegating individual patient care by working across boundaries within secondary and social care settings.
As Charge Nurse based at Crawley Hospital, the post holder is to act as deputy for the Ward Manager, being responsible for general ward and staff management and safe delivery of quality patient care within their area.
Main duties of the job
Clinical and patient care
- Assesses patients, plans implements care, provides advice and maintains associated records
- Works autonomously to manage a caseload of patients, acting as a lead assuming responsibility and accountability for assessing, implementing and evaluating care for the designated clinical area
- Ensure that nursing care is delivered within the unit and is compliant with legal, professional and organisational standards
- To provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planned delivery and evaluation of individualised care
- Ensure safe and effective care for complex patients requiring advanced clinical skills
- Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the unit
- To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same
- Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS plan and other relevant guidelines
- Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines
- Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals
- Is wholly accountable for their practice in line with the NMC code and tales every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve their knowledge and professional competence
About us
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.
- Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
- Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
- July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
- Flexible working patterns offered across all services
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust's workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.
Job description
Job responsibilities
a) Accountable for the direct delivery of care to patients attending Clinicalassessment Unit and the Planned Treatment Centre. Responsible forassessing, treating and discharging or referral to other professionals.b) Takes responsibility for ensuring the maintenance of high standards of nursing care. Leads and participates in Nursing and clinical audit in the Unit collecting and collating information as requiredc) Responsible for the management of the Unit in the absence of the Clinical Lead, when required to do so, record and monitor sickness and to takecorrective action where necessary. Participates in managing resources; human and material.d) Ensures the application of local standards, policies and philosophies which further the philosophy of patient centred, individual and evidence based care for all patients. In conjunction with other senior nurses, ensures that an annual training needs of junior staff are being maintained, and which is communicated to the Clinical Lead.e) Ensures evidence based innovative practice in the delivery of nursing care and supports others in the implementation of changes identified to improve care.f) Ensures that all medical and emergency equipment is kept in a safe condition, regularly checked and is ready for use when required, and that faulty equipment is reported and/or replaced as necessary.g) To develop an understanding of the delegated budget for the unit, andparticipate in the procedure for ordering supplies within the agreed budget
Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
a) Accountable for the direct delivery of care to patients attending Clinicalassessment Unit and the Planned Treatment Centre. Responsible forassessing, treating and discharging or referral to other professionals.b) Takes responsibility for ensuring the maintenance of high standards of nursing care. Leads and participates in Nursing and clinical audit in the Unit collecting and collating information as requiredc) Responsible for the management of the Unit in the absence of the Clinical Lead, when required to do so, record and monitor sickness and to takecorrective action where necessary. Participates in managing resources; human and material.d) Ensures the application of local standards, policies and philosophies which further the philosophy of patient centred, individual and evidence based care for all patients. In conjunction with other senior nurses, ensures that an annual training needs of junior staff are being maintained, and which is communicated to the Clinical Lead.e) Ensures evidence based innovative practice in the delivery of nursing care and supports others in the implementation of changes identified to improve care.f) Ensures that all medical and emergency equipment is kept in a safe condition, regularly checked and is ready for use when required, and that faulty equipment is reported and/or replaced as necessary.g) To develop an understanding of the delegated budget for the unit, andparticipate in the procedure for ordering supplies within the agreed budget
Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- RN Qualification / degree or diploma
Desirable
- Mentorship or equivalent / practice assessor Leadership / Management course or willing to work towards physical assessment module or willing to work towards
Promote independence and choice in the undertaking of patient care
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of working with the ageing population
Application
Essential
- Post registration study or qualification
- Excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrable skills in leadership and management
Desirable
- Experience of working in hospital or community setting
essential
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrable skills in leadership and management
Desirable
- Ability to manage complex situations
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- RN Qualification / degree or diploma
Desirable
- Mentorship or equivalent / practice assessor Leadership / Management course or willing to work towards physical assessment module or willing to work towards
Promote independence and choice in the undertaking of patient care
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of working with the ageing population
Application
Essential
- Post registration study or qualification
- Excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrable skills in leadership and management
Desirable
- Experience of working in hospital or community setting
essential
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrable skills in leadership and management
Desirable
- Ability to manage complex situations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
