Job summary
Only Internal Employed Staff can apply for this post.
Are
you an experienced, motivated and compassionate RN looking to take the next
step in your career?
We
are excited to offer an opportunity for a dynamic and proactive individual to
join our team as a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse on our 27 bedded care of
the elderly ward.
Working
with the Ward Manager and wider MDT, you will support the operational and
clinical management of the ward, providing an environment of excellence safety
and improvement.
You
will have previous experience working in a care of the elderly ward setting and
act as a role model, demonstrating the Trusts values in action and inspire
others to deliver outstanding care through effective leadership, mentorship and
communication.
Main duties of the job
Your responsibilities
will include:
Clinical
Leadership supporting the ward manager in the day-to-day coordination of the
ward, ensuring safe and effective patient care is always maintained.
Staff
Support and Supervision assisting with the supervision and professional
development of nursing staff, HCAs and students through mentorship appraisal,
supervision and teaching.
Patient
Advocacy and Care acting as key point of contact for patients and their
families and ensure good communication with patients families and the wider
MDT
Patient
Safety - coordinate the delivery of care ensuring evidence-based practice and
adherence to Trust Policies and guidelines. Manage and escalate clinical
incidents, safeguarding concerns and patient feedback appropriately
Take
charge of the ward regularly in the absence of the ward Manager and ensure
appropriate staffing and skill mix for safe patient care.
Promote
a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence participating in
audits and quality improvement projects.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Based at SRH but may be required to work across site
To be responsible and accountable
for the safe effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in ward/department area.
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
To supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as
a role model.
Support ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives
are met within ward/department.
When taking charge of the
ward/department or in the absence of the ward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical,
professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire
ward/department.
To ensure effective communication
internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
To comply
with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Based at SRH but may be required to work across site
To be responsible and accountable
for the safe effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in ward/department area.
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
To supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as
a role model.
Support ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives
are met within ward/department.
When taking charge of the
ward/department or in the absence of the ward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical,
professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire
ward/department.
To ensure effective communication
internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
To comply
with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of coordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.
Desirable
- Expertise within the speciality.
- Experience of line management of staff.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of coordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.
Desirable
- Expertise within the speciality.
- Experience of line management of staff.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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