Job summary
There an exciting opportunity to join our team Digestive Disease Unit as a Band 6 Unit Sister/Charge Nurse.
Responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of patient care. Co-ordinate the Nursing team to ensure the effective delivery of care.
When delegated to do so; manage the Unit in the absence of the Senior Sister / Unit Managers. Give effective specialist nursing care to the patients on the Digestive Disease Unit. Demonstrate, supervise & lead learners in delivery of high quality Nursing & specialist care.
Show commitment to the 6 Cs of Nursing and demonstrate exemplary Nursing practise and national standards For NAPF.
Main duties of the job
The focus for the post holder will be in the following key areas:
- Support the provision of a clean environment
- Ensuring improvements in patient outcomes and the safety, effectiveness and experience of their care
- Assist in the developing of nurse leadership, improvement, and management of services within the escalation ward area in order to ensure the highest standards of patient care and service are delivered in the most efficient and effective way.
- Ensuring best practice in infection control
- Treating patients with dignity and respect
- Assist the ward manager in the provision of senior nurse leadership during both regular and unsocial hours
- Assist the ward manager in ensuring all quality improvement work is implemented and sustained.
- Ensure safe and effective discharge planning.
- Supporting the delivery of the Nursing Strategy at all times.
- Be a confident role model for the junior nursing team.
About us
Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assessor of Nursing: -
- 1.1 Establish an individuals functional capabilities in the context of an emergency presentation.
- 1.2 Establish the details of the individual needing care
- 1.3 Maintain accurate clinical observations of the patients condition invasively and/or non invasively
- 1.4 Contribute to assessing individuals with suspected coronary heart disease
- 1.5 Take a presenting history from an individual to inform assessment of an individual
- 1.6 Assess individuals needs for psychological, emotional or social rehabilitation
- 1.7 Conduct a pre-intervention assessment of an individual.
- 1.8 Accurately complete all relevant documentations relating to patient assessment.
2.Planner of Nursing: -
- 2.1 Prioritise and refer individuals for further assessment and care
- 2.2 Support individuals through the process of dying
- 2.3 Develop, implement and review care plans with individuals
- 2.4 Co-ordinate the implementation of a treatment plan for individuals diagnosed with coronary heart diseases and other conditions.
- 2.5 Assess presenting conditions and determine the appropriate intervention for the individual
- 2.6 Prioritise the interventions to be performed for an individual
- 2.7 Effective early discharge planning.
3.Practitioner of Nursing: -
Givespecialistcare to patients and relatives:
- Administer drugs and treatments, including mixing IV additives for infusion or administering IV bolus as prescribed with safety, accuracy and intelligencewithin the Trust Policy.
- Assess patient care using the Trusts recognised assessment tools
- Interpret the significance of clinical data
- Able to effectively recognise peri-arrest / cardiac arrest situations using ABCDE approach and initiate appropriate therapy
- Perform venepuncture and cannulation skills.
- Adheres to National standards for Infection control & prevention. Including completion of current audit tools. Lead by example and challenge non-adherence to policy.
- Prepare and manage unstable patients requiring escort out of trust for more specialised management.
- After required training; be able to transfer patients to other hospitals & departments with Intra-aortic-balloon-Pump in-situ.
- Access patients clinical results via ICE, PACS, Horizon, medcon with up-to-date password to ensure timely interventions according to clinical need.
- Effectively add referrals to other MDT and Specialities
- Communicate effectively with patients, their relatives and co-workers.
- Liaise with medical, paramedical, staff and other members of the MDT in the delivery of care.
- Take an active role in daily ward rounds, advocating for patient and able to provide reasoned arguments.
- Manage patient flow in accordance with patient-need and 4 hour waiting targets for the benefit of patients in the wider Trust.
- Demonstrate effective use of SBAR tool for patient handover in & out of the ward.
- Demonstrate, supervise & lead learners in delivery of high-quality Nursing & specialist care.
- Report clinical concerns to Ward Manager / Matron
4.Evaluator of Nursing: -
- Assist with measuring the quality of nursing care.
- Measure goal achievements with patients, relatives and co-workers.
- Change care plans and goals according to evaluation.
- Work towards NAPF recommendations
5.Learner/Researcher of Nursing: -
- Seek to develop new skills.
- Apply research findings to practice to ensure research based practice.
6.Teacher of nursing and health: -
- Assist with the identification of principles of nursing care given in the ward/department.
- Reflect on learning experiences with patients, relatives and their co-workers.
- Act as a key person in the promotion of a healthy lifestyle for patients and staff.
- Promote and delivers health education activities within the ward.
- Act as a learning resource for pre and post registration staff, and provide education about Digestive diseases, Liver disease , policies & procedures
7.Manager of Nursing: -
- Assess work to be carried out and participate in workload assessment.
- Organise staff & assign duties according to competence & experience, time manage workload and organise appropriate equipment required for the completion of work.
- Supervise the delivery and quality of care given
- Challenge performance issues and participate in performance management.
- Lead by professional example.
- Praise and correct team where appropriate.
- Identify training needs through observation and discussion with team members.
- Report and receive reports of work activity.
- Take an active role in daily ward rounds, advocating for patient and able to provide reasoned arguments.
- Maintain timely patient records by inputting episodes of admission, transfer & discharge, into PAS & Updating information on patient systems - EPTS
- Handle complaints by patients, members of the public and staff, in accordance with the trusts policies.
- Assist the Ward Manager in the maintenance of safe systems of work, including C.O.S.H.H. and Moving and Handling of patients.
- Conduct assigned staff appraisals in a timely manner, uploading to learning Hub.
8. Ward Management Role:
- In the absence of the Ward Manager, receive messages and takes appropriate action where possible, ensuring effective day to day running of the unit.
- Employ appropriate measures to ensure the ward has adequate staffing and skill mix e.g., in event of sickness.
- Ensure economical use of resources, stock rotation and ordering of deficient resources liaising with stock management team when necessary.
- Identify any deficiencies in the service provided, reporting to the ward managers where required.
- Liaise with patients, relatives and the MDT, providing up to date, research based information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assessor of Nursing: -
- 1.1 Establish an individuals functional capabilities in the context of an emergency presentation.
- 1.2 Establish the details of the individual needing care
- 1.3 Maintain accurate clinical observations of the patients condition invasively and/or non invasively
- 1.4 Contribute to assessing individuals with suspected coronary heart disease
- 1.5 Take a presenting history from an individual to inform assessment of an individual
- 1.6 Assess individuals needs for psychological, emotional or social rehabilitation
- 1.7 Conduct a pre-intervention assessment of an individual.
- 1.8 Accurately complete all relevant documentations relating to patient assessment.
2.Planner of Nursing: -
- 2.1 Prioritise and refer individuals for further assessment and care
- 2.2 Support individuals through the process of dying
- 2.3 Develop, implement and review care plans with individuals
- 2.4 Co-ordinate the implementation of a treatment plan for individuals diagnosed with coronary heart diseases and other conditions.
- 2.5 Assess presenting conditions and determine the appropriate intervention for the individual
- 2.6 Prioritise the interventions to be performed for an individual
- 2.7 Effective early discharge planning.
3.Practitioner of Nursing: -
Givespecialistcare to patients and relatives:
- Administer drugs and treatments, including mixing IV additives for infusion or administering IV bolus as prescribed with safety, accuracy and intelligencewithin the Trust Policy.
- Assess patient care using the Trusts recognised assessment tools
- Interpret the significance of clinical data
- Able to effectively recognise peri-arrest / cardiac arrest situations using ABCDE approach and initiate appropriate therapy
- Perform venepuncture and cannulation skills.
- Adheres to National standards for Infection control & prevention. Including completion of current audit tools. Lead by example and challenge non-adherence to policy.
- Prepare and manage unstable patients requiring escort out of trust for more specialised management.
- After required training; be able to transfer patients to other hospitals & departments with Intra-aortic-balloon-Pump in-situ.
- Access patients clinical results via ICE, PACS, Horizon, medcon with up-to-date password to ensure timely interventions according to clinical need.
- Effectively add referrals to other MDT and Specialities
- Communicate effectively with patients, their relatives and co-workers.
- Liaise with medical, paramedical, staff and other members of the MDT in the delivery of care.
- Take an active role in daily ward rounds, advocating for patient and able to provide reasoned arguments.
- Manage patient flow in accordance with patient-need and 4 hour waiting targets for the benefit of patients in the wider Trust.
- Demonstrate effective use of SBAR tool for patient handover in & out of the ward.
- Demonstrate, supervise & lead learners in delivery of high-quality Nursing & specialist care.
- Report clinical concerns to Ward Manager / Matron
4.Evaluator of Nursing: -
- Assist with measuring the quality of nursing care.
- Measure goal achievements with patients, relatives and co-workers.
- Change care plans and goals according to evaluation.
- Work towards NAPF recommendations
5.Learner/Researcher of Nursing: -
- Seek to develop new skills.
- Apply research findings to practice to ensure research based practice.
6.Teacher of nursing and health: -
- Assist with the identification of principles of nursing care given in the ward/department.
- Reflect on learning experiences with patients, relatives and their co-workers.
- Act as a key person in the promotion of a healthy lifestyle for patients and staff.
- Promote and delivers health education activities within the ward.
- Act as a learning resource for pre and post registration staff, and provide education about Digestive diseases, Liver disease , policies & procedures
7.Manager of Nursing: -
- Assess work to be carried out and participate in workload assessment.
- Organise staff & assign duties according to competence & experience, time manage workload and organise appropriate equipment required for the completion of work.
- Supervise the delivery and quality of care given
- Challenge performance issues and participate in performance management.
- Lead by professional example.
- Praise and correct team where appropriate.
- Identify training needs through observation and discussion with team members.
- Report and receive reports of work activity.
- Take an active role in daily ward rounds, advocating for patient and able to provide reasoned arguments.
- Maintain timely patient records by inputting episodes of admission, transfer & discharge, into PAS & Updating information on patient systems - EPTS
- Handle complaints by patients, members of the public and staff, in accordance with the trusts policies.
- Assist the Ward Manager in the maintenance of safe systems of work, including C.O.S.H.H. and Moving and Handling of patients.
- Conduct assigned staff appraisals in a timely manner, uploading to learning Hub.
8. Ward Management Role:
- In the absence of the Ward Manager, receive messages and takes appropriate action where possible, ensuring effective day to day running of the unit.
- Employ appropriate measures to ensure the ward has adequate staffing and skill mix e.g., in event of sickness.
- Ensure economical use of resources, stock rotation and ordering of deficient resources liaising with stock management team when necessary.
- Identify any deficiencies in the service provided, reporting to the ward managers where required.
- Liaise with patients, relatives and the MDT, providing up to date, research based information.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Basic computer and keyboard skills oEffective literacy skills, both written and verbal oPrevious experience of Hospital Systems oAbility to communicate effectively oAbility to deal competently with conflict and complaints oSkilled liaison qualities oExperience of filing and coding of clinical case notes oExperience of working in a clerical environment oExperience of ordering stationary and equipment for the wards oAble to work under pressure oAble to work as part of a team and be supportive of others oAble to provide flexibility in relation to the duties and hours worked oAble to provide flexibility in relation to the duties and hours worked
Desirable
- Able to present reasoned discussion Evidence of continuous development
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Basic computer and keyboard skills oEffective literacy skills, both written and verbal oPrevious experience of Hospital Systems oAbility to communicate effectively oAbility to deal competently with conflict and complaints oSkilled liaison qualities oExperience of filing and coding of clinical case notes oExperience of working in a clerical environment oExperience of ordering stationary and equipment for the wards oAble to work under pressure oAble to work as part of a team and be supportive of others oAble to provide flexibility in relation to the duties and hours worked oAble to provide flexibility in relation to the duties and hours worked
Desirable
- Able to present reasoned discussion Evidence of continuous development
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).
