Job summary
Job Title -Clinical Sister Emergency Surgical ward
Hours per week-37.5 hours per week
Perm/Fixed Term- Permanent
Salary - £35,392 - £42,618 Per Annum Pro Rata
Closing Date - 14th December 2023
Interview date - 21st December 2023
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
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Main duties of the job
Provide clinical leadership and direction to nursing team.Act as a role model for all nursing staff within the unit promoting professional practice at all times.o take responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area.To provide specialist advice to support the assessment, planning and management of patientsThe post holder is expected to act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits:On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure patient safety is maintained.
- To undertake assessment, planning and evaluation of patients
- To promote a culture of demonstrable best practice and integrated evidence based practice.
- To provide clinical advice, support and education to professions/ staff and patients.
- Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues within the Surgical Assessment Unit.
- To have an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty and be able to apply to this in clinical practice.
- To have an understanding of safeguarding, being able to appropriately identify those patients at risk, managing referrals and assist with investigations in line with Trust Policy and Procedure.
- To provide support and care for the patient and his/her family respecting their need for privacy and dignity.
- Be professionally responsible for adherence to Trust policies and procedures.
- Produce written communications which are clear, fluent, concise and easily understood.
- Carry out nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with approved procedures.
- Ensure the delivery of evidence-based nursing care in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct within the clinical care area as an autonomous practitioner.
- To continue own professional development in line with NMC guidelines and NMC revalidation.
- Maintain clinical competence of self and others as determined by service need and job descriptions. Tasks to include male catheterisation, ECG, IV administration, Cannulation
- Ensure that risk assessments are complete as per Trust policy for manual Handling, health & safety and other relevant areas of concern.
- Ensure that equipment and the environment supports the delivery of high standards of care at all times.
- To participate and prioritise developments within the Service as part of the Strategic/ business planning.
- To assist with the management of ward resources in an efficient and effective manner.
- Ensure information on the ward information system is correct and updated regularly.
- Undertake staff appraisals and create a learning environment which facilitates learning and professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure patient safety is maintained.
- To undertake assessment, planning and evaluation of patients
- To promote a culture of demonstrable best practice and integrated evidence based practice.
- To provide clinical advice, support and education to professions/ staff and patients.
- Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues within the Surgical Assessment Unit.
- To have an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty and be able to apply to this in clinical practice.
- To have an understanding of safeguarding, being able to appropriately identify those patients at risk, managing referrals and assist with investigations in line with Trust Policy and Procedure.
- To provide support and care for the patient and his/her family respecting their need for privacy and dignity.
- Be professionally responsible for adherence to Trust policies and procedures.
- Produce written communications which are clear, fluent, concise and easily understood.
- Carry out nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with approved procedures.
- Ensure the delivery of evidence-based nursing care in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct within the clinical care area as an autonomous practitioner.
- To continue own professional development in line with NMC guidelines and NMC revalidation.
- Maintain clinical competence of self and others as determined by service need and job descriptions. Tasks to include male catheterisation, ECG, IV administration, Cannulation
- Ensure that risk assessments are complete as per Trust policy for manual Handling, health & safety and other relevant areas of concern.
- Ensure that equipment and the environment supports the delivery of high standards of care at all times.
- To participate and prioritise developments within the Service as part of the Strategic/ business planning.
- To assist with the management of ward resources in an efficient and effective manner.
- Ensure information on the ward information system is correct and updated regularly.
- Undertake staff appraisals and create a learning environment which facilitates learning and professional development.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional clinical experience in working within surgical environment.
- A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence based practice
- A sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development
Desirable
- Ability to successfully manage people
- Experience in participating in service improvement
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- First level degree of willingness to undertaken
- Current Professional Registration working as a band 5 or above for minimum of 2 years
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- To have the skills and knowledge to undertake supervision and assessing of staff and patients within scope of practice or willingness to develop
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT skills
- Patient focused
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively
- Good management of own and others time
- Able to use initiative and make decisions
- Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional at all times
- Motivated and able to motivate others
- Calm and objective
- Approachable
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with difficult/sensitive situations
- Have a confident approach and the ability to inspire confidence
Other
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the EXCEL values
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional clinical experience in working within surgical environment.
- A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence based practice
- A sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development
Desirable
- Ability to successfully manage people
- Experience in participating in service improvement
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- First level degree of willingness to undertaken
- Current Professional Registration working as a band 5 or above for minimum of 2 years
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- To have the skills and knowledge to undertake supervision and assessing of staff and patients within scope of practice or willingness to develop
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT skills
- Patient focused
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively
- Good management of own and others time
- Able to use initiative and make decisions
- Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Professional at all times
- Motivated and able to motivate others
- Calm and objective
- Approachable
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with difficult/sensitive situations
- Have a confident approach and the ability to inspire confidence
Other
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the EXCEL values
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
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).
