Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse on the Medical Assessment Unit (Chestnut ward UHL). ( One full-time post (37.5 hours) available. )
Chestnut Ward is a 46 bedded acute medical unit with 4 cardiac monitored bed. There is a strong focus on both team and multidisciplinary working to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. A necessity for this role is to have a broad general medicine base and a flexible ability to work.
You will have some experience of coordinating a busy ward area whilst supporting a team, be highly motivated and have a genuine desire to provide high quality patient care. You must be an experienced individual with appropriate clinical experience to enable you to lead and support the provision of safe, personalised and effective patient care. You will be expected to work with the team to promote change and continue the development of the unit and staff.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to maintain high standards of care, meeting national and local standards with regards to quality, safety and length of stay within the unit. As Sister/Charge Nurse you will be expected to promote innovative thinking and provide supportive leadership and managerial support to the team.
You will line manage a team of Nurses and HCAs, working with the Senior Sister to support staff development, manage sickness/absence and other HR related issues and ensure safe staffing levels through roster management.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Result Areas:
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate a high standard of nursing care incorporating research/ evidence-based practice as appropriate.Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other appropriateguidelines.Ensure the safe administration and custody of drugs in accordance with National and hospitalpolicies and guidelines.Develop and maintain effective and adequate channels of communication between patients,relatives, medical and ward staff.Promote and assist in maintaining a safe and pleasant environment for patients, visitors andstaffDemonstrate awareness and understanding of individual customs, values and spiritual needs.Acknowledge limitations in knowledge and skills and seek advice from senior colleagues whennecessary.Assist in the maintenance and continuing development of protocols and standards of care tomaximise patient care and safety.Participate in the evaluation, research and audit of methods of care and implement findingsas appropriate.Be aware of current advances in clinical care and facilitate team members in theimplementation of knowledge gained.Manage and co-ordinate the ward or department in the absence of senior staff within allocatedresources.Demonstrate an awareness of patient dependency and ensure the ward is adequately coveredwhen sickness/absence arises.Ensure adherence to all relevant hospital policies including health and safety at work, manualhandling, fire, confidentiality, data protection and incident and accident reporting.Delegate tasks appropriately having regard for individual abilities and competence.Support and assist the Ward Manager in the establishment of a good working atmosphereconducive to patient care.Participate in regular team / ward meetings to establish and maintain effective communicationand improve quality of care.
PerformanceEnsure legible, written clinical documentation and nursing notes as well as computer data aremaintained in line with NMC standards of record keeping.Participate in the evaluation, audit and research of methods of care.Prioritise and delegate effectively to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients throughoutthe shift.To act as a role model to peer groups, other health professionals and the general public at alltimes.
Work forceTake personal responsibility for own professional development and clinical updates inconjunction with individual performance review.Supervise and mentor students in the clinical areaAssist in the development and delivery of ward based teaching programmes.Take an active role in advising patients, relatives and colleagues on issues of healthpromotion.In conjunction with educational establishments assist in maintaining a clinical environmentconducive to learning.
FinancialUtilise resources effectively and efficiently being aware of budget responsibilities andlimitations.
PartnershipsWork effectively with all agencies in ensuring the safe and timely discharge of patients into thecommunity utilising all available services.
GeneralUndertake all relevant clinical and non-clinical functions in accordance with grade.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Result Areas:
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate a high standard of nursing care incorporating research/ evidence-based practice as appropriate.Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other appropriateguidelines.Ensure the safe administration and custody of drugs in accordance with National and hospitalpolicies and guidelines.Develop and maintain effective and adequate channels of communication between patients,relatives, medical and ward staff.Promote and assist in maintaining a safe and pleasant environment for patients, visitors andstaffDemonstrate awareness and understanding of individual customs, values and spiritual needs.Acknowledge limitations in knowledge and skills and seek advice from senior colleagues whennecessary.Assist in the maintenance and continuing development of protocols and standards of care tomaximise patient care and safety.Participate in the evaluation, research and audit of methods of care and implement findingsas appropriate.Be aware of current advances in clinical care and facilitate team members in theimplementation of knowledge gained.Manage and co-ordinate the ward or department in the absence of senior staff within allocatedresources.Demonstrate an awareness of patient dependency and ensure the ward is adequately coveredwhen sickness/absence arises.Ensure adherence to all relevant hospital policies including health and safety at work, manualhandling, fire, confidentiality, data protection and incident and accident reporting.Delegate tasks appropriately having regard for individual abilities and competence.Support and assist the Ward Manager in the establishment of a good working atmosphereconducive to patient care.Participate in regular team / ward meetings to establish and maintain effective communicationand improve quality of care.
PerformanceEnsure legible, written clinical documentation and nursing notes as well as computer data aremaintained in line with NMC standards of record keeping.Participate in the evaluation, audit and research of methods of care.Prioritise and delegate effectively to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients throughoutthe shift.To act as a role model to peer groups, other health professionals and the general public at alltimes.
Work forceTake personal responsibility for own professional development and clinical updates inconjunction with individual performance review.Supervise and mentor students in the clinical areaAssist in the development and delivery of ward based teaching programmes.Take an active role in advising patients, relatives and colleagues on issues of healthpromotion.In conjunction with educational establishments assist in maintaining a clinical environmentconducive to learning.
FinancialUtilise resources effectively and efficiently being aware of budget responsibilities andlimitations.
PartnershipsWork effectively with all agencies in ensuring the safe and timely discharge of patients into thecommunity utilising all available services.
GeneralUndertake all relevant clinical and non-clinical functions in accordance with grade.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st level registration with NMC Minimum of 2 years' experience at Band 5 working in an acute medical setting
- Fundamentals of Medicine Course
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development to degree level. High Dependency Nursing module or equivalent Management experience or course
Experience
Essential
- To have post registration experience in an acute medical setting with a significant time spent in a cardiology unit
- To have experience of working in a teaching environment. To demonstrate up to date knowledge of relevant current nursing issues.
Desirable
- Experience of managing services or staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Good standard of numeracy Ability to prioritise and act swiftly in emergences Effective organisational skills
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to manage change and motivate staff. Extended role i.e cannulation and phlebotomy skills / ECG recording and analysis Tracheostomy care
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to remain calm under pressure.
- Caring, stable and adaptable personality. Approachable and supportive team worker.
- Able to recognise stress in self and others
- Able to use initiative Enthusiastic to learn and develop self and others Flexible to all shift patterns and understands the need to move ward areas as necessary to provide service
Desirable
- Ability to manage others under stressful circumstances
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st level registration with NMC Minimum of 2 years' experience at Band 5 working in an acute medical setting
- Fundamentals of Medicine Course
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development to degree level. High Dependency Nursing module or equivalent Management experience or course
Experience
Essential
- To have post registration experience in an acute medical setting with a significant time spent in a cardiology unit
- To have experience of working in a teaching environment. To demonstrate up to date knowledge of relevant current nursing issues.
Desirable
- Experience of managing services or staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Good standard of numeracy Ability to prioritise and act swiftly in emergences Effective organisational skills
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to manage change and motivate staff. Extended role i.e cannulation and phlebotomy skills / ECG recording and analysis Tracheostomy care
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to remain calm under pressure.
- Caring, stable and adaptable personality. Approachable and supportive team worker.
- Able to recognise stress in self and others
- Able to use initiative Enthusiastic to learn and develop self and others Flexible to all shift patterns and understands the need to move ward areas as necessary to provide service
Desirable
- Ability to manage others under stressful circumstances
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).
