Job summary
To support and deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure the provision of excellent nursing care and the effective management of staff and other resources. Also to carry out the day-to-day management and co-ordination of the ward/department. To take charge of the ward on a regular basis and manage a cohort of staff on the ward with minimal supervision. To ensure that there are education and training opportunities for all staff, including pre and post registration students and /or providing specialist knowledge if working in a clinical area where a post registration course is essential e.g critical care setting.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for Senior Staff nurses to work in our newly refurbished Major Trauma Ward. If you would you like to work in a friendly, supportive and innovative nursing environment in a hospital which prides itself on providing high-quality services to our local community, then this could be the role for you. We are looking for outstanding individuals with excellent leadership skills and the drive to develop high quality service. The Major Trauma Ward comprises of 22 beds, mixed sex accommodation. It is a newly refurbished, state of the art ward with modern devices. Our patients have injuries affecting multiple body systems who require specialist input from major trauma nurses.As an ideal candidate, we would prefer you have a background in acute trauma and orthopaedic care, sound clinical skills and knowledge with at least 18 months experience at band 5 level. You will be able to lead by example and share your knowledge with others as a role model for your team. As a visionary leader, you will be motivated and enthusiastic in sustaining excellent practice, and facilitating and developing change to enhance and improve services provided by us. You will be supported by the senior sister and orthopaedic matron in both staff and service development. Your Values & Behaviours will be exemplary and your experience, knowledge and skill set will ensure you are able to deliver high quality, safe and thoughtful care consistently.
About us
The successful candidate will be supported to reach your full potential.St Georges has a set of values and behaviours which are summarised in the job description for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
- To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
- To work in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery.
- To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role.
- To be trained in and demonstrate fair employment practices, in line with trust policy
- To comply with St. Georges Healthcare No Smoking Policies.
- To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
- To ensure that nursing care is assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated using research evidence as appropriate.
- To provide leadership, motivating the ward /department team to ensure excellent nursing care, providing support and the supervision of more junior staff.
- To ensure that all nursing procedures are carried out in accordance with St
Georges Healthcare NHS Trust policies taking appropriate action in emergency situations.
- In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, be responsible for setting, monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of care particularly for patients with multiple needs who require complex packages of care.
- Maintaining personal contact with patients, relatives and carers, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy and ensuring a friendly environment at all times.
- Managing the ward/department in the absence of the Ward Sister/Charge
Nurse. Co-ordinating the clinical team and delegating duties as appropriate, maintaining safe staffing levels and informing the Senior Nurse of any problems or incidents that might arise.
- Ensuring that accurate and timely nursing records are maintained, monitoring standards and taking appropriate corrective action as necessary.
- Storing, checking and administering drugs in accordance with Trust policy.
- To work in an unsupervised capacity throughout all areas of the speciality including wards and outpatients.
- To prioritise own work and that of others to ensure the ward/department is managed effectively.
- To contribute to the local resolution, investigation and follow up action of any informal or formal complaints, taking the lead in the absence of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.
- To provide specialist knowledge and expertise in a specified clinical area or speciality.
- Co-ordinating the admission/reception of new patients in conjunction with the Bed Management Team.
- Arranging in consultation with the multidisciplinary team and the Bed
Manager the discharge/transfer of patients and initiating appropriate community care services.
- Communicating and co-operating with other wards and departments giving accurate information as required, particularly with regard to notification of incidents and accidents to staff, patients and visitors.
- Maintaining and monitoring a safe and clean environment within the clinical area in accordance with the Trust Health and Safety, Clinical Risk and Infection Control Policies.
- Representing the ward/department at meetings participating in audit, research,
Projects and co-ordinating the appointment of link nurses for areas of clinical expertise.
- Maintaining and monitoring levels of stock and ensuring that there are adequate supplies and that resources are used effectively.
- Handling, checking and storing patients cash and valuables in accordance with Trust policies.
- Undertake the completion of the ward/department staffing rota as a delegated duty, ensuring that there are appropriate staffing levels and skill mix to meet patient care needs.
- To take appropriate action to address unexpected changes and situations, informing the on call Senior Nurse or Manager as necessary.
- To be familiar with and use the ICLIP system and any other computerised system integral to the running of the service.
- To actively contribute to Clinical Governance and achieving the goals of the Service Delivery Unit and the Nursing Strategy.
- To demonstrate a willingness to lead and motivate a team, providing clear direction and consistent leadership at all times.
- In conjunction with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse assist in the recruitment selection and retention of nursing staff.
- In consultation with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse take a lead role in the education and assessment of all pre and post registration students in accordance with the University and Trust requirements.
- Undertake the regular performance review of staff, setting clear and achievable objectives appropriate to the grade and role.
- Ensure that all nursing staff attend mandatory training and that attendance is accurately recorded at ward/department level.
- To be responsible for personal and professional development and practice, recognising own limitations and the need for continuing education
- To take a lead in initiating, implementing and evaluating new ideas and changes in clinical practice.
- In conjunction with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse plan and participate in the orientation of new staff and the development of junior staff.
- Promote health education and provide appropriate information and advice to patients and their carers.
- Participate in and lead quality initiatives to promote and ensure that nursing care is evidence and research based.
- To act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors and to be accountable for own clinical practice and professional actions at all times.
- Ensure continued and effective registration with the NMC.
- Be aware of and work within the policies of St Georges Healthcare NHS Trust carrying out such duties as may be required and are consistent with the responsibility of the grade.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
- To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
- To work in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery.
- To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role.
- To be trained in and demonstrate fair employment practices, in line with trust policy
- To comply with St. Georges Healthcare No Smoking Policies.
- To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
- To ensure that nursing care is assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated using research evidence as appropriate.
- To provide leadership, motivating the ward /department team to ensure excellent nursing care, providing support and the supervision of more junior staff.
- To ensure that all nursing procedures are carried out in accordance with St
Georges Healthcare NHS Trust policies taking appropriate action in emergency situations.
- In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, be responsible for setting, monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of care particularly for patients with multiple needs who require complex packages of care.
- Maintaining personal contact with patients, relatives and carers, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy and ensuring a friendly environment at all times.
- Managing the ward/department in the absence of the Ward Sister/Charge
Nurse. Co-ordinating the clinical team and delegating duties as appropriate, maintaining safe staffing levels and informing the Senior Nurse of any problems or incidents that might arise.
- Ensuring that accurate and timely nursing records are maintained, monitoring standards and taking appropriate corrective action as necessary.
- Storing, checking and administering drugs in accordance with Trust policy.
- To work in an unsupervised capacity throughout all areas of the speciality including wards and outpatients.
- To prioritise own work and that of others to ensure the ward/department is managed effectively.
- To contribute to the local resolution, investigation and follow up action of any informal or formal complaints, taking the lead in the absence of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.
- To provide specialist knowledge and expertise in a specified clinical area or speciality.
- Co-ordinating the admission/reception of new patients in conjunction with the Bed Management Team.
- Arranging in consultation with the multidisciplinary team and the Bed
Manager the discharge/transfer of patients and initiating appropriate community care services.
- Communicating and co-operating with other wards and departments giving accurate information as required, particularly with regard to notification of incidents and accidents to staff, patients and visitors.
- Maintaining and monitoring a safe and clean environment within the clinical area in accordance with the Trust Health and Safety, Clinical Risk and Infection Control Policies.
- Representing the ward/department at meetings participating in audit, research,
Projects and co-ordinating the appointment of link nurses for areas of clinical expertise.
- Maintaining and monitoring levels of stock and ensuring that there are adequate supplies and that resources are used effectively.
- Handling, checking and storing patients cash and valuables in accordance with Trust policies.
- Undertake the completion of the ward/department staffing rota as a delegated duty, ensuring that there are appropriate staffing levels and skill mix to meet patient care needs.
- To take appropriate action to address unexpected changes and situations, informing the on call Senior Nurse or Manager as necessary.
- To be familiar with and use the ICLIP system and any other computerised system integral to the running of the service.
- To actively contribute to Clinical Governance and achieving the goals of the Service Delivery Unit and the Nursing Strategy.
- To demonstrate a willingness to lead and motivate a team, providing clear direction and consistent leadership at all times.
- In conjunction with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse assist in the recruitment selection and retention of nursing staff.
- In consultation with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse take a lead role in the education and assessment of all pre and post registration students in accordance with the University and Trust requirements.
- Undertake the regular performance review of staff, setting clear and achievable objectives appropriate to the grade and role.
- Ensure that all nursing staff attend mandatory training and that attendance is accurately recorded at ward/department level.
- To be responsible for personal and professional development and practice, recognising own limitations and the need for continuing education
- To take a lead in initiating, implementing and evaluating new ideas and changes in clinical practice.
- In conjunction with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse plan and participate in the orientation of new staff and the development of junior staff.
- Promote health education and provide appropriate information and advice to patients and their carers.
- Participate in and lead quality initiatives to promote and ensure that nursing care is evidence and research based.
- To act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors and to be accountable for own clinical practice and professional actions at all times.
- Ensure continued and effective registration with the NMC.
- Be aware of and work within the policies of St Georges Healthcare NHS Trust carrying out such duties as may be required and are consistent with the responsibility of the grade.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- RN (general)
- Relevant specialist course
- Awareness of professional responsibilities
- Knowledge of current nursing issues
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years at Band 5 in speciality and 3 years post registration experience, of which 18 months within the speciality
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise work and to co-ordinate the ward or department
- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care according to individual needs.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the application of leadership skills
- Has good verbal and written communication abilities
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of the application of evidence based practice
- Demonstrates an understanding of the assessment process for student nurses
- Has knowledge of performance review
Desirable
- Education qualification
- Evidence of audit or research project
- Attended IPR course
Other
Essential
- Motivates and demonstrates enthusiasm for the clinical speciality
- Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care
- Adaptable and responsive to changing needs
- Able to use own initiative
- Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation.
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership Programme
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- RN (general)
- Relevant specialist course
- Awareness of professional responsibilities
- Knowledge of current nursing issues
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years at Band 5 in speciality and 3 years post registration experience, of which 18 months within the speciality
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise work and to co-ordinate the ward or department
- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care according to individual needs.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the application of leadership skills
- Has good verbal and written communication abilities
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of the application of evidence based practice
- Demonstrates an understanding of the assessment process for student nurses
- Has knowledge of performance review
Desirable
- Education qualification
- Evidence of audit or research project
- Attended IPR course
Other
Essential
- Motivates and demonstrates enthusiasm for the clinical speciality
- Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care
- Adaptable and responsive to changing needs
- Able to use own initiative
- Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation.
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership Programme
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).
