Job summary
We are pleased to welcome an opportunitywithin our Emergency Department for a Band 6 Department Sister/ Charge Nurse to join our team. We are looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated individual who is passionate about delivering high quality emergency care in a fast paced environment.
Main duties of the job
As a band 6 Department Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse in the Emergency Department your role is pivotal as a proficient role model and clinical expert working alongside the senior nursing team. You will also be expected to take charge of an area of the department and develop shift leader competencies under supervision.You will need:
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emergency or acute nursing experience at AFC Bands 5 or 6 with proficiency in the relevant skills appropriate to emergency care
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evidence of continuing professional development
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to be a good communicator
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be willing to drive innovative practice within an emergency care setting
To do this role effectively the successful candidate will be a forward thinking creative nurse. They will be someone who believes strong communication is essential and who strives to ensure quality patient care is present at all times. The role requires the post holder to be able to cope in a changing environment, and to have good attention to detail and problem solving skills. There will also be the opportunity to develop management and leadership skills under the supervision of a band 7.
Applicants will demonstrate experience of working in all areas of ED. All records of courses attended or competencies achieved must be brought to interview.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighboring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse will be expected to:
- work autonomously in all areas of the Emergency Department as required.
- Provides supervision and evaluation of nursing care within the department and overseeing individual areas of the department to ensure high quality care is maintained
- Regularly manages the flow of patients through their assigned areas of the department and maintaining excellent communication with the shift leader.
- Taking charge of the department as required with the support of a senior nurse / use of competencies.
CLINICAL
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for a defined group of patients with high level of acumen
- To provide direct nursing care to his/her named patients.
- To supervise care given to patients by junior staff, monitoring standards and ensuring adherence to evidence based practice
- To maintain accurate and appropriate nursing documentation, and ensure communication and liaison with the multidisciplinary team and community agencies is maintained.
- To contribute to the continuing development of the Emergency Department philosophy.
- To be aware of and demonstrate practice based on evidence in nursing and research.
- Assign patient care to team members ensuring high quality and continuity of care.
- Participate in internal rotation within the Emergency Department including night duty.
- To manage and supervise allocated areas within the Emergency Department or to take charge of the department in the absence of a senior nurse.
- Participate and maintain the effective communication of information and data between team members, patient and family networks and offer appropriate support and advice.
- Ensure the implementation of Trust, local and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines and contribute to the formation of these as required.
- Initiate and develop new ideas and changes within the Emergency Department, which encourage staff participation and result in improvements in patient care (either directly or indirectly).
- Have responsibility for appropriate and cost effective use of resources.
- Work within the Health and Safety at Work Act, following Trust policies for reporting accidents/incidents, showing an awareness of risk management in the workplace.
- Work at all times as part of the team, liaising closely with senior colleagues, and respond positively to feedback from preceptors/colleagues.
- To assist and become involved in line management responsibilities under the supervision of a senior sister
EDUCATION
- Maintain a suitable learning environment for all grades of staff.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of induction programmes for new members of staff.
- Contribute to the learning needs of team members, student nurses and other students allocated to the Emergency Department.
- Demonstrate a continuing process of attaining education, research, clinical and leadership skills.
- Demonstrate a continuing awareness of groups of people who have differing needs, e.g. children and their families, older people and ethnic groups
PROFESSIONAL
- Observe the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors at all times.
- responsible for maintaining an up-to-date registration on the NMC register.
- Always work in such a manner that protects colleagues, patients and visitors from any hazards (which involves recognising and reporting such hazards should they arise).
- Ensure compliance with mandatory and statutory training for oneself and allocated junior members of staff
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities but rather a framework within which the post holder will be given the flexibility to define the detail in conjunction with the Senior Nurse for Practice Development and other senior members of the Nursing Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse will be expected to:
- work autonomously in all areas of the Emergency Department as required.
- Provides supervision and evaluation of nursing care within the department and overseeing individual areas of the department to ensure high quality care is maintained
- Regularly manages the flow of patients through their assigned areas of the department and maintaining excellent communication with the shift leader.
- Taking charge of the department as required with the support of a senior nurse / use of competencies.
CLINICAL
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for a defined group of patients with high level of acumen
- To provide direct nursing care to his/her named patients.
- To supervise care given to patients by junior staff, monitoring standards and ensuring adherence to evidence based practice
- To maintain accurate and appropriate nursing documentation, and ensure communication and liaison with the multidisciplinary team and community agencies is maintained.
- To contribute to the continuing development of the Emergency Department philosophy.
- To be aware of and demonstrate practice based on evidence in nursing and research.
- Assign patient care to team members ensuring high quality and continuity of care.
- Participate in internal rotation within the Emergency Department including night duty.
- To manage and supervise allocated areas within the Emergency Department or to take charge of the department in the absence of a senior nurse.
- Participate and maintain the effective communication of information and data between team members, patient and family networks and offer appropriate support and advice.
- Ensure the implementation of Trust, local and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines and contribute to the formation of these as required.
- Initiate and develop new ideas and changes within the Emergency Department, which encourage staff participation and result in improvements in patient care (either directly or indirectly).
- Have responsibility for appropriate and cost effective use of resources.
- Work within the Health and Safety at Work Act, following Trust policies for reporting accidents/incidents, showing an awareness of risk management in the workplace.
- Work at all times as part of the team, liaising closely with senior colleagues, and respond positively to feedback from preceptors/colleagues.
- To assist and become involved in line management responsibilities under the supervision of a senior sister
EDUCATION
- Maintain a suitable learning environment for all grades of staff.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of induction programmes for new members of staff.
- Contribute to the learning needs of team members, student nurses and other students allocated to the Emergency Department.
- Demonstrate a continuing process of attaining education, research, clinical and leadership skills.
- Demonstrate a continuing awareness of groups of people who have differing needs, e.g. children and their families, older people and ethnic groups
PROFESSIONAL
- Observe the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors at all times.
- responsible for maintaining an up-to-date registration on the NMC register.
- Always work in such a manner that protects colleagues, patients and visitors from any hazards (which involves recognising and reporting such hazards should they arise).
- Ensure compliance with mandatory and statutory training for oneself and allocated junior members of staff
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities but rather a framework within which the post holder will be given the flexibility to define the detail in conjunction with the Senior Nurse for Practice Development and other senior members of the Nursing Team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Midwife or ODP
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- A&E/ALS/ATNC or other relevant course
Desirable
- Management or Leadership qualifications or able to demonstrate experience
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience as a staff nurse in ED or Acute setting
- Knowledge of adult and children's safeguarding principles
- Knowledge of evidence based practice in relation to Emergency care
- Emergency Department quality Indicators and CQUINS
Skills
Essential
- The ability to develop and maintain communication with people on complex matters, issues and ideas and/or in complex situations
- Triage/Initial Assessment skills
Desirable
- The ability to use data to inform changes required in care delivery and to effectively implement that change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Midwife or ODP
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- A&E/ALS/ATNC or other relevant course
Desirable
- Management or Leadership qualifications or able to demonstrate experience
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience as a staff nurse in ED or Acute setting
- Knowledge of adult and children's safeguarding principles
- Knowledge of evidence based practice in relation to Emergency care
- Emergency Department quality Indicators and CQUINS
Skills
Essential
- The ability to develop and maintain communication with people on complex matters, issues and ideas and/or in complex situations
- Triage/Initial Assessment skills
Desirable
- The ability to use data to inform changes required in care delivery and to effectively implement that change
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).
