Job summary
Are you an experienced orthopaedic nurse with proven leadership skills, a passion for development and a commitment to providing a high standard of patient care and experience?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join the team on one of our Trauma Wards at Gloucester Hospital. The area predominantly caters for patients admitted with a fractured neck of femur surgery and other trauma patients
You will be part of a highly skilled and motivated multidisciplinary team that includes Health Care Assistants, Nurses and therapy staff who pride ourselves in our diversity, team work and attention to detail to providing excellent care for our patients
Main duties of the job
Lead the Nursing team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of safe person centred Nursing care.
Manage the ward and admission area on a regular basis including managing the flow of patients through the wards.
To support the manager in recruitment, retention and performance of staff and students.
To support the manager with budget control, including safe allocation of staff and sickness management.
Adhere to trust policies, procedures and professional code of conduct.
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
- Use leadership skills to supervise and manage others, contribute to planning, designing, delivering and improving future services.
- Have the ability to lead team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care with the multidisciplinary team.
- To lead and deliver safe person-centred care. This will include the management of the ward and admission area on a regular basis including the effective use of beds/trollies.
- Ensure staff skill mix remains at an safe level, including use of electronic rostering and monitoring systems.
- To support the monitoring of patients on the virtual ward pathway including clinical input at daily meetings.
- To support the day one telephone follow up of daycase patients and those discharged under the ambulatory arthroplasty pathway.
- To administer medication and treatment within Procedure for the Ordering, Prescribing and Administration of Medical Guidelines.
- Participate in mentorship and educational programmes for students and other members of the team.
- Adhere to Trust policies, procedures and professional code of conduct.
- To support line manager in recruitment, retention and performance related issue with staff and students.
- Support ward manager in the management of budget control.
- To comply with relevant risk management strategies and processes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
- Use leadership skills to supervise and manage others, contribute to planning, designing, delivering and improving future services.
- Have the ability to lead team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care with the multidisciplinary team.
- To lead and deliver safe person-centred care. This will include the management of the ward and admission area on a regular basis including the effective use of beds/trollies.
- Ensure staff skill mix remains at an safe level, including use of electronic rostering and monitoring systems.
- To support the monitoring of patients on the virtual ward pathway including clinical input at daily meetings.
- To support the day one telephone follow up of daycase patients and those discharged under the ambulatory arthroplasty pathway.
- To administer medication and treatment within Procedure for the Ordering, Prescribing and Administration of Medical Guidelines.
- Participate in mentorship and educational programmes for students and other members of the team.
- Adhere to Trust policies, procedures and professional code of conduct.
- To support line manager in recruitment, retention and performance related issue with staff and students.
- Support ward manager in the management of budget control.
- To comply with relevant risk management strategies and processes.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse (Adult) or equivalent with substantial post registration experience
- Recognised assessor qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Experience working in an acute surgical environment
- Experience of working within an orthopaedic speciality
Desirable
- Recognised Nursing Degree or equivalent
- Bronze QI or willingness to work towards QI project
- Demonstrates knowledge and passion of practice development
- Awareness of importance of audit and research
Person Specification
Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse (Adult) or equivalent with substantial post registration experience
- Recognised assessor qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Experience working in an acute surgical environment
- Experience of working within an orthopaedic speciality
Desirable
- Recognised Nursing Degree or equivalent
- Bronze QI or willingness to work towards QI project
- Demonstrates knowledge and passion of practice development
- Awareness of importance of audit and research
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).
