Job summary
Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
Department Emergency Department
Band 7 pro rata if part-time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are looking for a proactive, motivated individual, with exceptional leadership skills, who thrives in an ever-changing environment. The successful applicant will join a hardworking, enthusiastic team, who strive to provide high quality patient centred care in a department that sees over 100,000 patients a year.
Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and proactively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in our community.
For further details/informal visits contact: -
Name: Kirsty McKenzie-Martin.
Job Title : Matron Emergency Department
Email address Kirsty.mckenzie@mkuh.nhs.uk
Telephone Number 01908 995926
Interview Date: 8th May 2023
Main duties of the job
- To develop and maintain a high standard of nursing care in accordance with Trust/Divisional policies.
- To be actively involved in the management and development of the ED (Emergency Department)
- To work with the Senior Nursing/Medical team to ensure that issues relating to clinical governance are addressed within the department.
- To provide expert clinical leadership with the support of Matrons to all staff to ensure quality service delivery.
- To communicate effectively and co-ordinate multidisciplinary work.
- To continually develop and update professional skills within the scope of professional practice framework.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for shift management in liaison with the Matron where appropriate.
- To have responsibility for the specific aspects of nursing management negotiated with the Matron.
- To have responsibility for the development of a specific clinical area and specific development projects, in liaison with the Matron.
- To assist with budget management ensuring efficient and effective use of all resources (financial, staff, time materials) remaining within expenditure.
- To demonstrate a professional approach to the leadership and management of staff within the department, acting as a role model for staff and sharing expertise.
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care within the standards and philosophy of the department.
- To co-ordinate clinical activities, daily allocation, and redeployment of nursing staff within the department to assist with the safe and efficient management of patient flow.
- To participate in the development of evidence-based practice and to initiate, manage and evaluate changes which lead to improved practice.
- To actively participate in the Trust/departmental audit programmes.
- To work within a team of Sisters/Charge Nurses to enhance the professional development of the department.
- To develop clinical practice through education.
- To act as an expert resource to multidisciplinary colleagues.
Please refer to the job description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for shift management in liaison with the Matron where appropriate.
- To have responsibility for the specific aspects of nursing management negotiated with the Matron.
- To have responsibility for the development of a specific clinical area and specific development projects, in liaison with the Matron.
- To assist with budget management ensuring efficient and effective use of all resources (financial, staff, time materials) remaining within expenditure.
- To demonstrate a professional approach to the leadership and management of staff within the department, acting as a role model for staff and sharing expertise.
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care within the standards and philosophy of the department.
- To co-ordinate clinical activities, daily allocation, and redeployment of nursing staff within the department to assist with the safe and efficient management of patient flow.
- To participate in the development of evidence-based practice and to initiate, manage and evaluate changes which lead to improved practice.
- To actively participate in the Trust/departmental audit programmes.
- To work within a team of Sisters/Charge Nurses to enhance the professional development of the department.
- To develop clinical practice through education.
- To act as an expert resource to multidisciplinary colleagues.
Please refer to the job description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Career Development
- Registered Nurse,
- MSPP or equivalent
- Must have current Emergency Department experience
- Minimum of 2 years at Band 6 in ED
- Willingness to work towards degree or Masters
Desirable
- Degree/master's nursing/related subject/emergency care module
- Leadership course
- ALS/PALS Provider skills
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical skills development to include a number of expanded roles oe.g., suturing/cannulation/ venipuncture etc.
- Evidence of teaching ability/practice development.
- Evidence of leadership and effective management
- Evidence of Practice Development
- Evidence of high standards of care
Desirable
- Change management
- Performance Management
Skills
Essential
- Current issues relating to nursing / NHS / Emergency departments
- Evidence based practice
- Clinical Governance
- Clinical supervision
- Risk Management
Desirable
- Promote positive working environment
- Can work under pressure
- Can prioritize / delegation
- Sense of humour
- Role Model
Personal and people development
Essential
- Internal rotation
- Flexible /ability to work under pressure according to workload
- Computer literate
- Motivates & Motivator
- Team Player
Desirable
- Awareness of Trust issues & their impact/implications for practice
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills (written/verbal)
Desirable
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Career Development
- Registered Nurse,
- MSPP or equivalent
- Must have current Emergency Department experience
- Minimum of 2 years at Band 6 in ED
- Willingness to work towards degree or Masters
Desirable
- Degree/master's nursing/related subject/emergency care module
- Leadership course
- ALS/PALS Provider skills
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical skills development to include a number of expanded roles oe.g., suturing/cannulation/ venipuncture etc.
- Evidence of teaching ability/practice development.
- Evidence of leadership and effective management
- Evidence of Practice Development
- Evidence of high standards of care
Desirable
- Change management
- Performance Management
Skills
Essential
- Current issues relating to nursing / NHS / Emergency departments
- Evidence based practice
- Clinical Governance
- Clinical supervision
- Risk Management
Desirable
- Promote positive working environment
- Can work under pressure
- Can prioritize / delegation
- Sense of humour
- Role Model
Personal and people development
Essential
- Internal rotation
- Flexible /ability to work under pressure according to workload
- Computer literate
- Motivates & Motivator
- Team Player
Desirable
- Awareness of Trust issues & their impact/implications for practice
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills (written/verbal)
Desirable
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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).
