Clinical Sister/Charge Nurse

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

The closing date is 27 November 2024

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Job summary

Job Title: Sister/Charge Nurse

Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week (Weekends, bank holidays and nights)

Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum

Closing Date: 27th November 2024

Interview Date: 6th December 2024 (may be subject to change)

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so 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.

#JoinTeamEliot

Main duties of the job

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 ward.
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 withNMC Code of Professional Conductwithin 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.

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.

Date posted

14 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

230-41800174-SURG-CSCN-A

Job locations

George Eliot Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

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 ward.
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 withNMC Code of Professional Conductwithin 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.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

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 ward.
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 withNMC Code of Professional Conductwithin 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.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

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
Knowledge and experience in Elective surgery Enhanced care

Qualification and Professional Training

Essential

First level degree or 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 & 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
Analyse problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions
Cannulation/ Venepuncture/ Male Catherterisation

Personal Qualities

Essential

Professional at all times
Motivated and able to motivate others
Calm and objective
Approachable with good interpersonal skill
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
Knowledge and experience in Elective surgery Enhanced care

Qualification and Professional Training

Essential

First level degree or 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 & 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
Analyse problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions
Cannulation/ Venepuncture/ Male Catherterisation

Personal Qualities

Essential

Professional at all times
Motivated and able to motivate others
Calm and objective
Approachable with good interpersonal skill
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.

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).