Job summary
We are looking for an inspirational and dynamic leader who can bring positivity and energy to the role of Sister within our Ophthalmic Outpatients department, to support the development of services which focus on quality and efficiency in our busy department.
We are a progressive and exciting department, which is continuously adapting to meet the needs and enhance the care provided to our patients and we are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to work with and lead the team. The postholder will be accountable and responsible for the standards of care provided within the OPD and for leading, supporting and implementing innovative practice.
We will encourage the successful applicant to bring new perspectives to their role and support the management of the team in a progressive way.
Ophthalmic Outpatients is based on two sites, at the NNUH and in the Central Norwich Eye Clinic, based at Grove Road Clinic in Norwich City Centre.
Main duties of the job
The Sister / Charge Nurse will lead and work as part of the Ward/Department team, providing professional leadership and management within the work environment. The post holder will be accountable and responsible for the standards of care provided within the ward/department and for leading, supporting and implementing innovative practice.
The post holder will provide direct patient care, demonstrating specialist knowledge and act as a resource and role model for the clinical team. To work in liaison with other Senior Nurses/Department Managers and the Assistant Director of Nursing to implement Directorate/Divisional service plans.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC code of Professional conduct and work within limits of competence.
- To maintain high standards of care by personal example and conduct and be a credible practitioner in the area.
- Have overall responsibility for the ward area.
- Participate in the daily personal care of patients.
- To be responsible for Ward/Department nursing staff and to provide a quality and cost effective service in accordance with Trust policy and procedures.
- Ensure that accurate records are kept of all care given in the Ward/Department.
- Act as the key person in the coordination and communication of complex, sensitive, emotional, condition related issues to patients, relatives and to the multi-disciplinary team.
- Takes the lead role in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised, evidence based patient care including the monitoring of care standards through audit and other activities.
- Effectively and professionally deals with emergency situations and debriefs staff where appropriate, ensuring support is available.
- To establish and promote a safe, clean, therapeutic environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.
- To be competent in clinical skills including enhanced practice relevant to the clinical area.
- To develop a positive team culture and manage recruitment and retention of the workforce.
- To demonstrate and promote professional, clinical and managerial leadership acting as a resource and providing guidance to own staff.
- To ensure effective liaison and professional relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC code of Professional conduct and work within limits of competence.
- To maintain high standards of care by personal example and conduct and be a credible practitioner in the area.
- Have overall responsibility for the ward area.
- Participate in the daily personal care of patients.
- To be responsible for Ward/Department nursing staff and to provide a quality and cost effective service in accordance with Trust policy and procedures.
- Ensure that accurate records are kept of all care given in the Ward/Department.
- Act as the key person in the coordination and communication of complex, sensitive, emotional, condition related issues to patients, relatives and to the multi-disciplinary team.
- Takes the lead role in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised, evidence based patient care including the monitoring of care standards through audit and other activities.
- Effectively and professionally deals with emergency situations and debriefs staff where appropriate, ensuring support is available.
- To establish and promote a safe, clean, therapeutic environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.
- To be competent in clinical skills including enhanced practice relevant to the clinical area.
- To develop a positive team culture and manage recruitment and retention of the workforce.
- To demonstrate and promote professional, clinical and managerial leadership acting as a resource and providing guidance to own staff.
- To ensure effective liaison and professional relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on appropriate part of the NMC Register
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience including significant experience within relevant speciality at Band 6 or equivalent.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent motivational, leadership and role model qualities
- Management and leadership skills
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on appropriate part of the NMC Register
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience including significant experience within relevant speciality at Band 6 or equivalent.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent motivational, leadership and role model qualities
- Management and leadership skills
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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).
