Job summary
We have an excellent and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and suitably experienced Senior Practitioner/Sister/Charge nurse to General surgery - Operating Services at Northern General Hospital.
We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic, committed and aspirational people who want to do a good job and fulfil their own personal objectives and goals and make a difference to patients and the staff alike.
As we are a highly skilled area you will get support and be mentored into success. There are opportunities for promotions and training and courses you can attend to gain knowledge and qualifications to aid your practice and maintain high standards.
Hours of working rota may be altered, to provide adequate provision for patient care, unless otherwise stated in contract of employment.
The post holder may be asked at the discretion of the Nurse Director to work in any Unit of the Trust, as required.
Main duties of the job
Maintain a dynamic enthusiastic role model providing clinical leadership on speciality issues to ensure a high standard of care.
Incorporating evidence/research-based practice.
Recognise the rights, dignity and confidentiality of the patient, staff and visitors and ensure they are protected at all times.
The post holder will co-operate with staff from other departments to develop effective channels of communication.
The post holder will work alongside and liaise with the Lead Patient Flow Co Ordinator.
In collaboration with Lead Practitioner develop clinical standards, policies and procedures to ensure a high-quality service is delivered
Empower and motivate team members to develop their skills and knowledge and to promote a cohesive team structure.
Initiate and respond to change in a positive, flexible and strategic manner.
In liaison with the Lead Practitioner the post holder will effectively co-ordinate the team to ensure an appropriate skill mix of personnel.
Ensure the maintenance of accurate records, having due regard to legal aspects, confidentiality and management information requirement.
The postholder is required to manage frequent interruptions of an unpredictable/urgent nature that require an immediate response.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
We are open and honest to feedback and encourage our staff to get on board to help us make the changes and improvements we need to improve patient care and encourage their positive experience.
We take staff health and well being seriously and have link staff to assist you throughout the trust as well as offering a range of health and wellbeing services available to support you in your personal life as well as your work.
We want to look after our staff to create a safe, happy and open environment and together we can achieve a department that continues to be successful.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (General Level 1) with valid NMC Registration.
- Operating department practitioner (City&Guilds 752/ODP level 3 or Diploma/BSC Operating department practice) with valid HCPC registration
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- Management experience
- Completion of Mentor Preparation.
- Working towards degree level credits in associated pathway
Desirable
- Post registration specialist course
- Management and Leadership Qualification.
- Assessor qualification
- Relevant Degree.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience in area of specialism
- Evidence of setting, implementing and audit of clinical standards.
- Evidence of promoting high quality clinical practice as expert in the team
- Evidence of responding to change in a positive manner
- Ability to demonstrate development of individualised programmes of care.
- Knowledge of Risk Management.
- An understanding of the clinical governance agenda
Desirable
- Development of clinical competencies.
- Experience of clinical supervision.
- Involvement in research projects and quality developments.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Recruitment and Selection
- IPR/Appraisal Mechanisms
- Staff Communication
- Staff Counselling
- Staff Development Forums
- Seamless Surgery
- Patient Flow
Desirable
- Human Resource Management Skills
- Experience of Change Management
Apptitude and Attitude
Essential
- Be Able to demonstrate: Self Motivation
- Be Able to demonstrate: Reflective Practice
- Be Able to demonstrate: Asertiveness and Confidence
Desirable
- Ability to build a cohesive team.
- Effective handling of critical incidents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (General Level 1) with valid NMC Registration.
- Operating department practitioner (City&Guilds 752/ODP level 3 or Diploma/BSC Operating department practice) with valid HCPC registration
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- Management experience
- Completion of Mentor Preparation.
- Working towards degree level credits in associated pathway
Desirable
- Post registration specialist course
- Management and Leadership Qualification.
- Assessor qualification
- Relevant Degree.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience in area of specialism
- Evidence of setting, implementing and audit of clinical standards.
- Evidence of promoting high quality clinical practice as expert in the team
- Evidence of responding to change in a positive manner
- Ability to demonstrate development of individualised programmes of care.
- Knowledge of Risk Management.
- An understanding of the clinical governance agenda
Desirable
- Development of clinical competencies.
- Experience of clinical supervision.
- Involvement in research projects and quality developments.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Recruitment and Selection
- IPR/Appraisal Mechanisms
- Staff Communication
- Staff Counselling
- Staff Development Forums
- Seamless Surgery
- Patient Flow
Desirable
- Human Resource Management Skills
- Experience of Change Management
Apptitude and Attitude
Essential
- Be Able to demonstrate: Self Motivation
- Be Able to demonstrate: Reflective Practice
- Be Able to demonstrate: Asertiveness and Confidence
Desirable
- Ability to build a cohesive team.
- Effective handling of critical incidents.
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).
