Job summary
This is an exciting time for the Dermatology Unit at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse post, within our established Dermatology team.
Our dynamic, motivated team of nurses work across our trust sites to provide the highest standards of evidence-based care to patients and relatives. This post will provide expert care for patients' with long term chronic skin conditions while guiding development and planning of service delivery for this patient group.
This clinically based role will require you to complete the clinical assessment and examination and is the ideal opportunity for Dermatology nurses to extend their role further
We are looking for self- motivated, enthusiastic nurses with experience in Dermatology who are keen to further develop their knowledge and skills and who will welcome the exciting and varied opportunities this role will provide.
Main duties of the job
This Sister/Charge Nurse post will be a full time role based at the Pontefract site. There may be times when the post holder will need to work at the Pinderfields and Dewsbury sites if required.
The role will involve supporting the Band 7 Lead Nurse in managing and supporting a team of nurses to provide high quality care for the patients within our care. The role will also involve mentoring and training junior members of staff and student nurses. There are various nurse led treatment clinics - phototherapy, Diphencyprone, minor surgery and patch testing.
The departments are open Monday-Friday 07.30-17.30 and shift patterns will be within these hours.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
Responsibilities
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP
The Senior Registered
Nurse will maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas,
concepts and innovations.
The Senior Registered
Nurse will:
-
Strive for continuous improvements in the
delivery of high quality patient focused care.
-
Participate within the ward team including the delegation
of work on a day to day basis for junior staff.
-
Act as clinical expert providing specialist
knowledge and advice to both nurses and medical staff working within the
unit.
-
Be the named clinical expert responsible for on
shift for the continuing care of patients within the unit.
-
Organise own workload and support junior staff
to time manage and prioritise.
-
Plan and manage skill mix to reflect the
workload and meet the needs of the patients, including using the e-rostering
system effectively.
-
Actively participate in the department budget
and with support from ward sister exercise care and economy in the ordering and
use of supplies/ equipment.
-
Participate in the development and delivery of a
philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients carers and
staff.
-
Lead by example, motivate and empower
others.
-
Promote effective communication when liaising
with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
-
Relate to all staff and patients in a confident
manner, demonstrating good listening skills and work effectively as part of
team.
-
Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust,
always promoting the best clinical and professional practice.
-
Create, maintain and enhance effective working
relationships and collaborative working within the ward/ department and across
professional boundaries with the Trust.
-
Recognise areas of conflict and assist in the
management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
-
In the absence of the Ward Sister take
responsibility for maintaining staff records e.g. sickness, annual leave,
taking appropriate action where necessary.
-
Assist in the orientation/ induction of new
staff, nursing students, allied health professionals and medical staff.
-
Mentor and supervise pre and post registered
staff; demonstrate procedures to pre and post registered nursing staff without
direct supervision, always promoting a high standard of best practice, quality
nursing care.
-
Ensure that nursing practices comply with Trust
policies and procedures and are maintained at the highest standard.
-
Within the frame of clinical governance assist
the senior sister/ charge nurse to be proactive in responding to and
investigating complaints, clinical and non-clinical incidents to ensure robust
systems are in place for informing and improving evidence based practice.
-
Respond to patient, relatives and carers
concerns as they arise and take action as required.
-
Assist in maintaining a safe clinical
environment through participation in risk management processes, through audit,
risk assessment, managing, reporting and investigating incidents.
-
Maintain an awareness of national and regional
initiatives.
-
Participate in supporting individual performance
review processes.
-
Foster good relationships to achieve and
maintain high morale and for both staff and patients.
-
Provide feedback to the senior sister/ charge
nurse on individual staff progression or identify any concerns and
document.
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT/EVIDENCE BASED NURSING
The Senior Registered Nurse will support and contribute to a ward
culture which is conducive to learning, incorporating high quality evidence
based practice into patient centred care.
This will be achieved by:
-
Utilising and contributing to resources within
the ward environment which encourage evidence based nursing.
-
Assessing the information needs of patients,
relatives and carers and provide information as needed.
-
Promoting patient/carer independence through
relevant teaching and support.
-
Developing own teaching skills and participate
in staff and student education.
-
Maintaining a supportive learning environment
for all staff and as a mentor assist in the training and development of junior
staff and learners. Supervising and
assessing competence as required.
-
Providing teaching and development opportunities
to the nursing teams and students supporting them to achieve their learning
outcomes.
-
Ensuring compliance amongst colleagues regarding
Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
-
Undertaking further training and academic
qualifications as relevant to the role and service requirements.
-
Ensuring compliance with the annual appraisal
process.
-
Conducting oneself in accordance with the NMC
code of conduct and Trust policies.
-
Undertaking responsibility for tasks delegated
by ward sister/ charge nurse.
-
Ensuring statutory training is undertaken.
COMPETENT PRACTICE
The Registered Nurse will combine theory and experience to demonstrate
clinical competence in practice.
The Senior Registered
Nurse will:
-
Carry out a full range of registered nurse
duties, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the
patients condition. Escalating and
reporting any difficulties they have not been able to solve.
-
Maintain a safe environment when caring for
patients for patients, including those patients requiring frequent levels of
monitoring.
-
Monitor all patients care and treatment,
maintaining high standards and quality at all times. Continually assessing and
evaluating the patients condition and the effectiveness of the care delivered
with a senior member of the team.
-
Be able to prioritise nursing care, recognise
deterioration in a patients condition and escalate as per Trust guidelines and
policy.
-
Have completed and maintained all appropriate
clinical competencies relevant to area of working.
-
Contribute towards the formulation of a plan of
care with the patient and their family/carers.
-
Participate in meeting the health related needs
of patients and their families/careers.
-
Delivering direct care to patients in accordance
with the Trusts policies and NMC Guidelines.
-
Promote a multi professional approach to
maximise the patients health and independence utilising resources
appropriately.
-
Maintaining up to date knowledge of current
nursing issues/practices.
-
Work as a registered nurse, without direct
supervision in the absence of the Ward Sister where necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
Responsibilities
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP
The Senior Registered
Nurse will maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas,
concepts and innovations.
The Senior Registered
Nurse will:
-
Strive for continuous improvements in the
delivery of high quality patient focused care.
-
Participate within the ward team including the delegation
of work on a day to day basis for junior staff.
-
Act as clinical expert providing specialist
knowledge and advice to both nurses and medical staff working within the
unit.
-
Be the named clinical expert responsible for on
shift for the continuing care of patients within the unit.
-
Organise own workload and support junior staff
to time manage and prioritise.
-
Plan and manage skill mix to reflect the
workload and meet the needs of the patients, including using the e-rostering
system effectively.
-
Actively participate in the department budget
and with support from ward sister exercise care and economy in the ordering and
use of supplies/ equipment.
-
Participate in the development and delivery of a
philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients carers and
staff.
-
Lead by example, motivate and empower
others.
-
Promote effective communication when liaising
with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
-
Relate to all staff and patients in a confident
manner, demonstrating good listening skills and work effectively as part of
team.
-
Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust,
always promoting the best clinical and professional practice.
-
Create, maintain and enhance effective working
relationships and collaborative working within the ward/ department and across
professional boundaries with the Trust.
-
Recognise areas of conflict and assist in the
management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
-
In the absence of the Ward Sister take
responsibility for maintaining staff records e.g. sickness, annual leave,
taking appropriate action where necessary.
-
Assist in the orientation/ induction of new
staff, nursing students, allied health professionals and medical staff.
-
Mentor and supervise pre and post registered
staff; demonstrate procedures to pre and post registered nursing staff without
direct supervision, always promoting a high standard of best practice, quality
nursing care.
-
Ensure that nursing practices comply with Trust
policies and procedures and are maintained at the highest standard.
-
Within the frame of clinical governance assist
the senior sister/ charge nurse to be proactive in responding to and
investigating complaints, clinical and non-clinical incidents to ensure robust
systems are in place for informing and improving evidence based practice.
-
Respond to patient, relatives and carers
concerns as they arise and take action as required.
-
Assist in maintaining a safe clinical
environment through participation in risk management processes, through audit,
risk assessment, managing, reporting and investigating incidents.
-
Maintain an awareness of national and regional
initiatives.
-
Participate in supporting individual performance
review processes.
-
Foster good relationships to achieve and
maintain high morale and for both staff and patients.
-
Provide feedback to the senior sister/ charge
nurse on individual staff progression or identify any concerns and
document.
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT/EVIDENCE BASED NURSING
The Senior Registered Nurse will support and contribute to a ward
culture which is conducive to learning, incorporating high quality evidence
based practice into patient centred care.
This will be achieved by:
-
Utilising and contributing to resources within
the ward environment which encourage evidence based nursing.
-
Assessing the information needs of patients,
relatives and carers and provide information as needed.
-
Promoting patient/carer independence through
relevant teaching and support.
-
Developing own teaching skills and participate
in staff and student education.
-
Maintaining a supportive learning environment
for all staff and as a mentor assist in the training and development of junior
staff and learners. Supervising and
assessing competence as required.
-
Providing teaching and development opportunities
to the nursing teams and students supporting them to achieve their learning
outcomes.
-
Ensuring compliance amongst colleagues regarding
Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
-
Undertaking further training and academic
qualifications as relevant to the role and service requirements.
-
Ensuring compliance with the annual appraisal
process.
-
Conducting oneself in accordance with the NMC
code of conduct and Trust policies.
-
Undertaking responsibility for tasks delegated
by ward sister/ charge nurse.
-
Ensuring statutory training is undertaken.
COMPETENT PRACTICE
The Registered Nurse will combine theory and experience to demonstrate
clinical competence in practice.
The Senior Registered
Nurse will:
-
Carry out a full range of registered nurse
duties, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the
patients condition. Escalating and
reporting any difficulties they have not been able to solve.
-
Maintain a safe environment when caring for
patients for patients, including those patients requiring frequent levels of
monitoring.
-
Monitor all patients care and treatment,
maintaining high standards and quality at all times. Continually assessing and
evaluating the patients condition and the effectiveness of the care delivered
with a senior member of the team.
-
Be able to prioritise nursing care, recognise
deterioration in a patients condition and escalate as per Trust guidelines and
policy.
-
Have completed and maintained all appropriate
clinical competencies relevant to area of working.
-
Contribute towards the formulation of a plan of
care with the patient and their family/carers.
-
Participate in meeting the health related needs
of patients and their families/careers.
-
Delivering direct care to patients in accordance
with the Trusts policies and NMC Guidelines.
-
Promote a multi professional approach to
maximise the patients health and independence utilising resources
appropriately.
-
Maintaining up to date knowledge of current
nursing issues/practices.
-
Work as a registered nurse, without direct
supervision in the absence of the Ward Sister where necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in dermatology
- Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing
- Supporting Learning in Practice
Desirable
- First Level Degree
- Non Medical Prescribing qualification
- Experience/competence in performing minor surgery
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice
- Able to demonstrate innovation in practice and high quality patient centred care
- Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional accountability
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
- Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
Desirable
- Experience of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken
- Experience as mentor/ preceptor
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in Dermatology
Desirable
- Management and Leadership training
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate clearly, both verbally and written
- Adaptable and flexible
- Ability to problem solve
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
- Role models the Trust values and behaviours
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
Desirable
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care
- Prioritise tasks
- Excellent clinical skills
- Ability to lead a team
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
- Motivate self and others
- Motivate self and others
- Be able to provide high quality care in a highly charged environment
- Excellent organisational prioritisation, delegation and communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in dermatology
- Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing
- Supporting Learning in Practice
Desirable
- First Level Degree
- Non Medical Prescribing qualification
- Experience/competence in performing minor surgery
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice
- Able to demonstrate innovation in practice and high quality patient centred care
- Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional accountability
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
- Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
Desirable
- Experience of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken
- Experience as mentor/ preceptor
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in Dermatology
Desirable
- Management and Leadership training
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate clearly, both verbally and written
- Adaptable and flexible
- Ability to problem solve
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
- Role models the Trust values and behaviours
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
Desirable
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care
- Prioritise tasks
- Excellent clinical skills
- Ability to lead a team
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
- Motivate self and others
- Motivate self and others
- Be able to provide high quality care in a highly charged environment
- Excellent organisational prioritisation, delegation and communication skills
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).
