Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse - ITU Critical Care Harefield Hospital

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main tasks & responsibilities:

Patient/customer care (both direct & indirect)

To lead the provision of care in accordance with the Trust Policies reflecting current trends and developments in nursing and the NHS.

In conjunction with the staff team, to assist in developing and maintaining of the Ward/Department ethos and to the delivery of a standard approach to excellent nursing care.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, activelyseeking evidence based practice which will improve the quality of care andmeet the needs of the patient. A holistic approach to caring should beplanned that will include the appropriate level of physiological; pathological; spiritual, socio-economical and cultural aspects which influence the care of clients within your specific speciality.

Implement a nursing plan for an assigned group of patients indicatingassessment and re-assessment formulated for individual care pathways.Planning for care pathways for discharge.

Contribute to setting goals and benchmarking standards of care. Developtools to improve the quality of the service and co-ordinate clinical servicesacross the Ward/Department.

To comply with and participate in the Trusts framework for ClinicalGovernance within the Ward or Department area.

To take charge of the clinical area, utilising resources effectively andto ensure that safe staffing levels are maintained for their shifts.

In conjunction with the Ward / Department Manager provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical and psychological well being of staff,patients/clients and their relatives/carers.

Identify clinical risks and ensure that appropriate action is implemented inaccordance with the Trust risk management policy.

Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with the Trust policies and lead in any investigations where required to do so by the sister/charge nurse.

In the absence or as delegated by the sister/charge nurse initiateinvestigations of untoward incidents, accidents, complaints and other relevant information.

Monitor the quality of nursing care and action audit information to achieveagreed standards under the direction of the Ward / Department Manager.

Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard(including electronic records)

Ensure through good practice that customer care initiatives are improved and sustained. Act as a resource for advice to patients, relatives/carers andstaff.

To actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients & staff in line with national strategy requirements.

CommunicationProvide support mechanisms for sharing good practice within theWard/Department and Trust wide. Assist in the programme and provideclinical supervision, as required for all registered nurses working in the Ward / Department.

Delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members and evaluateoutcomes in conjunction with the Ward / Department Manager.

Maintain and promote effective communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and other Wards / Departments, including developing yourformal presentation skills.

Promote the corporate image of the Trust to all individuals, groups andorganisations both within the Trust and to the community at large.

Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information andsupporting colleagues, including support staff to promote a cohesive wardteam and the achievement of team objectives

Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive learningenvironment for colleagues, patients and visitors.

Contribute to Directorate / Site bleep cover arrangements as required.

Policy developmentLead on delegated projects relating to local policy development.

To be actively involved in the development of Trust policies and proceduresat ward / department level, the implementation and reinforce their use.

People managementAssist in the management of staff attendance, poor performance, disciplinary and grievance issues in the clinical area.

Actively manage own annual leave in line with Trust and local Policy andProcedure and as delegated help others to do the same.

Assist in the recruitment, retention and selection of staff.

Participate in the Trust appraisal and personal development plan schemes by meeting with their manager at least annually.

Service developmentTo participate in staff education and development, including orientation and supervision and act as a mentor and resource for learners and the nursing team and the multi-professional teams.

Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills, using the Trusts Performance Review System, enabling standards of patient care to be constantly monitored and improved.

To participate in the business planning process, helping to identify areas forservice development.

Resource managementAssist the ward / department manager in the effective and efficient use ofresources by adhering to the procedures for the use of supplies. Ensureappropriate activation of Bank and Agency staff when permanent staff areunavailable.

Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix are scheduled to reflect theworkload and meet the needs of the patient.

To be a role model to other staff in adopting a flexible approach to personalduty rostering.

Information managementIdentify areas where local audit is needed, conduct the audit and analyse the data with support.

Arranges for the collection and analysis of audit and research data asrequired.

To have an active intranet account and act as role model for others.

Participate in the collection of audit and research data as required.

Use data which will contribute to the improvement of patient care.

Use the Trust internet to enhance care and for professional development.

Undertake relevant training for electronic information systems in place and under development.

Following Trust/local guidelines to access results from the PAS system.

Further sections

To maximise the potential of all team members.

To ensure in conjunction with the ward/departmental managers that identified members have a meaningful appraisal/personal development plan that includes feedback to the individual from a selection of internal customers and team members.

To provide a safe and attractive working environment for team members within available resources.

To attend and play a major role in corporate groups as a representative of the directorate and team.

To represent the clinical area on working groups as appropriate and at relevant conferences at regional and national level and on working groups as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Relevant post registration course
• Mentorship/SSSA Course

Desirable

• Managemant and leadership course

Experience

Essential

• Substantial relevant post registration experience
• Experience in supervision of junior staff

Desirable

• Experience in change management
• Experience in HDU nursing

Skills

Essential

• Leadership skills
• Good communication skills
• Experience of using different IT packages

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harefield Hospital

Hill End road

Harefield

UB9 6JH

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)