Job summary
The Day Treatment Unit (DTU) have vacancies for enthusiastic and keen team leaders to take on the role of Junior Sister/Charge Nurses. DTU are looking for a dynamic Junior Sister/Charge Nurse who has the ability to lead, motivate and co-ordinate a large team. We consistently strive to deliver excellent quality patient centred care. We are looking for a Band 6 who can demonstrate high standards and is looking to further develop their managerial and leadership skills.
DTU is a fast paced day case unit which focuses on treating patients with a range of different specialties, while delivering high standards of care and treatment. There are several expectations within the role in DTU such as being competent in identifying acutely unwell patients and escalating appropriately. This would also include working accordingly with the multidisciplinary team.
The applicant should have the ability to work independently and within a team, with patient experience at the heart of their delivery of care . There should be evidence of self-development and a clear plan for the applicant's further development, along with the qualification to mentor students. When in charge the expectation is to lead, support and motivate your team to ensure high quality care is delivered. As a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse you will need to conduct investigations and deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager.
For further information please contact Ward Manager Tatiana Correia Gomes:- tatiana.correia@bedsft.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The duties and responsibilities include and are not limited to:
- To support and work with the Ward Manager and Matron to provide effective unit management.
- To take responsibility for the assessments of the care needs; the implementation and evaluation of care to ensure the highest possible standards of care are received by patients.
- Take charge and coordinate shifts on a regular basis, reviewing and planning daily staffing.
- Undertake medicine management and other clinical duties and responsibilities.
- Demonstrate leadership and management skills.
- To participate in under taking clinical audits.
- To support junior nurses, supervise and assess student nurses on placement.
- To report and investigate clinical incidents on Inphase.
- To communicate with patients and family members and help with any complaint in the absence of the senior nurse or matron.
- To ensure that trust policies and procedures are followed .
- The position requires excellent leadership skills and an enthusiastic and committed approach to improving the patient experience.
- We consistently strive to deliver excellent quality patient centred care. We are looking for a Band 6 who can demonstrate high standards and is looking to further develop their managerial and leadership skills.
- To supervise and teach other nursing and non-nursing staff, acting as an excellent clinical role model and team leader to ensure quality care is delivered to the patients.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deputise for the Ward Manager and liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders, to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently.
- Communicate proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment plan of patients and ensures accurate nursing records are maintained by all staff.
- To lead and support others in co-ordinating the discharge process and ensures written and verbal advice is available to patients relatives and carers.
- Actively involve others in communications between patients, their relatives and the multi-disciplinary team both within organisation and with external stakeholders and ensures excellent communication.
- Ensure work with the Trust /unit and ward policies in order to maintain professional, clinical and patient safety.
- Have the in-depth knowledge with practical experience of good hand hygiene and environmental cleaning in conjunction with Luton & Dunstable University Hospital Trust policies and procedures.
- Apply the principles of infection control and the prevention of cross infection in relation to patient care and the clinical environment.
- Plan duty rotas to meet the requirements of the clinical area and the needs of the patients and takes into account skill mix requirements in relation to acuity and dependency.
- Initiates emergency treatment where necessary and co-ordinates other staff in this process.
- Ensures that all staff including temporary staff and pre-registration students are aware of emergency procedures to follow.
- Leads in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care of patients admitted to the Ward / department in accordance with Trust and departmental protocols.
- Ensure a high standard of nursing care is performed at all times and reviews and regularly updates these standards.
- Actively involves patients, relatives and carers in their treatment and encourages others to enable individuals to assist in their own recovery.
- Care and control of medication and controlled drugs used for patient care, being aware of the systems used for safe administration, the ordering and maintenance of stock.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deputise for the Ward Manager and liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders, to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently.
- Communicate proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment plan of patients and ensures accurate nursing records are maintained by all staff.
- To lead and support others in co-ordinating the discharge process and ensures written and verbal advice is available to patients relatives and carers.
- Actively involve others in communications between patients, their relatives and the multi-disciplinary team both within organisation and with external stakeholders and ensures excellent communication.
- Ensure work with the Trust /unit and ward policies in order to maintain professional, clinical and patient safety.
- Have the in-depth knowledge with practical experience of good hand hygiene and environmental cleaning in conjunction with Luton & Dunstable University Hospital Trust policies and procedures.
- Apply the principles of infection control and the prevention of cross infection in relation to patient care and the clinical environment.
- Plan duty rotas to meet the requirements of the clinical area and the needs of the patients and takes into account skill mix requirements in relation to acuity and dependency.
- Initiates emergency treatment where necessary and co-ordinates other staff in this process.
- Ensures that all staff including temporary staff and pre-registration students are aware of emergency procedures to follow.
- Leads in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care of patients admitted to the Ward / department in accordance with Trust and departmental protocols.
- Ensure a high standard of nursing care is performed at all times and reviews and regularly updates these standards.
- Actively involves patients, relatives and carers in their treatment and encourages others to enable individuals to assist in their own recovery.
- Care and control of medication and controlled drugs used for patient care, being aware of the systems used for safe administration, the ordering and maintenance of stock.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Registered Nurse with the NMC
- Degree in Nurse related specialty or working towards
- Able to evidence recent and continuing professional development relevant to the department
Desirable
- Mentorship / Practice Supervisor & Practice Assessor Preparation or teaching qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Evidence of teaching others
- Demonstrates awareness of current changes in the NHS - in particular related to Nursing
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team and staff performance
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- Ability to communicate both in verbal and written form
Desirable
- Counselling or coaching skills
- Knowledge of patient administration systems e.g. IPM,ICE and EVOLVE
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Registered Nurse with the NMC
- Degree in Nurse related specialty or working towards
- Able to evidence recent and continuing professional development relevant to the department
Desirable
- Mentorship / Practice Supervisor & Practice Assessor Preparation or teaching qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Evidence of teaching others
- Demonstrates awareness of current changes in the NHS - in particular related to Nursing
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team and staff performance
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- Ability to communicate both in verbal and written form
Desirable
- Counselling or coaching skills
- Knowledge of patient administration systems e.g. IPM,ICE and EVOLVE
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).
