Job summary
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join us and support our existing team of dedicated Registered Nurses and Midwives striving to provide excellent care to our women both post operatively and those with enhanced care needs. Our Simpson Unit is a small and friendly, five-bedded dedicated Recovery/HDU facility which is co-located to our Labour Ward and maternity theatres.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member, and team leader. They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to their team, and coordinate and deliver high quality care. They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects / management functions as delegated by the Sister / Charge Nurse. They will role model the identified Trust values at all times.
In general settings, they will be the assigned deputy for their manager, generally known as a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse, coordinating clinical, managerial and education requirements of the area, and being a role model for team members, whilst delivering and overseeing high standards of care. In midwifery settings they will be called a Midwife.
In specialist settings, they will have a significant level of specialist clinical knowledge and expertise in the clinical functions of care delivery. They will provide advice and guidance also, and generally be known as a senior staff nurse
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East.
We have nearly 7,000 members of staff that are PROUD to Care for nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.
We're one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff says they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.
Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.
Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing significant Capital year on year in our estate. We have recently completed a £30m expansion of our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and are planning an ambitious £60m development of an Ambulatory Diagnostics Centre at West Middlesex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of care including arrangements for discharge to the appropriate ward.
- The maintenance of an acceptable environment for women, their families and visitors and staff, reporting and taking appropriate action on hazard and faulty equipment as per hospital policy.
- The supervision of junior staff and the provision of support to patient, family and unqualified staff. To report immediately to the Lead Nurse within the unit any significant changes in the use of the Recovery room during planned or emergency sessions.
- To report to the Lead Nurse within the unit or Labour Ward Coordinator in the absence of the former, any untoward incidents occurring in the Recovery Unit/Maternity Department. 6. Recognise and respond to acutely unwell women.
- Understand the post-operative needs of patients demonstrating the ability to prioritise and organise workload.
- Ensure good communication is used effectively in the interests of patient care, including the use of clinical incident reporting if necessary. To communicate handover of care in a professional manner.
- To participate in the ordering and maintenance of adequate stock levels in an effective manner.
- To maintain accurate and high levels of documentation.
- To acquire knowledge and expertise to take appropriate action in emergency situations with personal responsibility for attending update sessions.
- To participate in standard setting and quality improvement as part of Clinical Governance.
- Advising on the promotion of health and prevention of illness.
- To take on extra duties/responsibilities as delegated by the Lead Nurse.
- To attend all mandatory update sessions.
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of care including arrangements for discharge to the appropriate ward.
- The maintenance of an acceptable environment for women, their families and visitors and staff, reporting and taking appropriate action on hazard and faulty equipment as per hospital policy.
- The supervision of junior staff and the provision of support to patient, family and unqualified staff. To report immediately to the Lead Nurse within the unit any significant changes in the use of the Recovery room during planned or emergency sessions.
- To report to the Lead Nurse within the unit or Labour Ward Coordinator in the absence of the former, any untoward incidents occurring in the Recovery Unit/Maternity Department. 6. Recognise and respond to acutely unwell women.
- Understand the post-operative needs of patients demonstrating the ability to prioritise and organise workload.
- Ensure good communication is used effectively in the interests of patient care, including the use of clinical incident reporting if necessary. To communicate handover of care in a professional manner.
- To participate in the ordering and maintenance of adequate stock levels in an effective manner.
- To maintain accurate and high levels of documentation.
- To acquire knowledge and expertise to take appropriate action in emergency situations with personal responsibility for attending update sessions.
- To participate in standard setting and quality improvement as part of Clinical Governance.
- Advising on the promotion of health and prevention of illness.
- To take on extra duties/responsibilities as delegated by the Lead Nurse.
- To attend all mandatory update sessions.
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Diploma in Higher Education
- Post registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience
- Teaching / mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Degree or working towards one
- Master's degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 level
- Wide variety of clinical experience
- Experience of excellence in leading all /part of a clinical team in practice
- Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc
Desirable
- Proven management experience
- Experience of clinical supervision
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery
- Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
- Proven leadership and deputising skills in clinical area
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
- Knowledge of current challenging and issues in nursing
- Commitment to teaching and learning for self and others
- Commitment to quality initiatives and research
- Clinical decision making skills and ability to prioritise workload
- Computer literacy skills
Desirable
- Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit
- Experience of risk management / assessment
- Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator
- Knowledge of budgets
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Diploma in Higher Education
- Post registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience
- Teaching / mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Degree or working towards one
- Master's degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 level
- Wide variety of clinical experience
- Experience of excellence in leading all /part of a clinical team in practice
- Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc
Desirable
- Proven management experience
- Experience of clinical supervision
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery
- Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
- Proven leadership and deputising skills in clinical area
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
- Knowledge of current challenging and issues in nursing
- Commitment to teaching and learning for self and others
- Commitment to quality initiatives and research
- Clinical decision making skills and ability to prioritise workload
- Computer literacy skills
Desirable
- Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit
- Experience of risk management / assessment
- Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator
- Knowledge of budgets
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).