Job summary
An opportunity has a risen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to help lead a forward thinking team . Ward 6 is a 22 bedded elderly ward, which has acutely ill patients , some of who have cognitive impairment. The role can be challenging but also very rewarding. You will receive appropriate training and support from the ward manager.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the management of the ward in the absence of the ward manager. You will be expected to take on the nurse in charge role ensuring that discharges are facilitated as soon as possible, have an oversight of poorly patients and ensuring observations are recorded on time using the nerve centre. Completion of ward audits and recording weekly/ monthly. Completing staff return to work interviews following sickness absences. Roster management including finalising shifts, recording and extending sickness. Escalation to ward manager or matron if any concerns regarding staff, patients, relatives.
About us
CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.
Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for the management of the ward in the absence of the ward manager. You will be expected to take on the nurse in charge role ensuring that discharges are facilitated as soon as possible, have an oversight of poorly patients and ensuring observations are recorded on time using the nerve centre. Completion of ward audits and recording weekly/ monthly. Completing staff return to work interviews following sickness absences. Roster management including finalising shifts, recording and extending sickness. Escalation to ward manager or matron if any concerns regarding staff, patients, relatives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for the management of the ward in the absence of the ward manager. You will be expected to take on the nurse in charge role ensuring that discharges are facilitated as soon as possible, have an oversight of poorly patients and ensuring observations are recorded on time using the nerve centre. Completion of ward audits and recording weekly/ monthly. Completing staff return to work interviews following sickness absences. Roster management including finalising shifts, recording and extending sickness. Escalation to ward manager or matron if any concerns regarding staff, patients, relatives.
Person Specification
Qualification/Trainng
Essential
- Registered Nurse Qualification
- Teaching/Mentoring Certificate / skills
- Evidence of own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and nurse registration
- Knowledge of Acute Medicine
- Awareness of the Must-Dos
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates professional leadership skills
- Ability to delegate, organise and prioritise care delivery
- Adequate experience working within Acute Medicine
Desirable
- Leadership development programme
- Other Post Basic Qualification
- Involvement in Quality Improvement initiatives
- Recent experience in undertaking staff appraisals
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates professional leadership skills
- Ability to delegate, organise and prioritise care delivery
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Adequate experience working within Acute Medicine
- Awareness of the Must-Dos
Person Specification
Qualification/Trainng
Essential
- Registered Nurse Qualification
- Teaching/Mentoring Certificate / skills
- Evidence of own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and nurse registration
- Knowledge of Acute Medicine
- Awareness of the Must-Dos
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates professional leadership skills
- Ability to delegate, organise and prioritise care delivery
- Adequate experience working within Acute Medicine
Desirable
- Leadership development programme
- Other Post Basic Qualification
- Involvement in Quality Improvement initiatives
- Recent experience in undertaking staff appraisals
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates professional leadership skills
- Ability to delegate, organise and prioritise care delivery
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Adequate experience working within Acute Medicine
- Awareness of the Must-Dos
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).
