Job summary
An exciting opportunity has come up and we are looking for an enthusiastic Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dynamic team on the New Brindle Ward (Gastro Unit/ Elderly medicine) at Chorley Hospital. You will be supporting the ward manager to ensure the provision of excellent care and compassion for patients and visitors to the ward, you'll be responsible for ensuring the planning, delivery and evaluation of care to meet the personalised health and well being care needs of patients, whilst providing leadership and direction to the team.
Main duties of the job
To support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, Ward Manager and/or Matron in ensuring the provision of excellent care with compassion for the patients, relatives and visitors who are cared for within the unit. You will be responsible for ensuring the planning, delivery and evaluation of care to meet the personalised health and wellbeing care needs of patients, in line with the Trust's Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework.
You will provide strong leadership and direction to the team, monitoring and maintaining standards of care and professional practice to support day to day efficient running of the clinical area, service.
You will act as a strong role model and provide development, clinical supervision and advice for other staff and students to support them in reaching their full potential. You will ensure the productive operation of the ward environment through the maintenance of a safe, clean and organised environment.
You will act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trust's Values and the Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework goals. To work as part of a team to ensure that patients and relatives receive excellent care with compassion.
So, if you're looking to develop your skills and knowledge by working with a team who can offer you mentorship and support we'd like you to hear from you.
About us
We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the job description listed below:
- Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse or Matron in ensuring the provision of excellent care with compassion for the patients, relatives and visitors who are cared for within or by the ward, department, service or team.
- Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse or Matron in ensuring the provision of excellent care with compassion for the patients, relatives and visitors who are cared for within or by the ward, department, service or team.
- Assist and support the Ward Manager in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes
- Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation.
- Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff.
- Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
- Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the job description listed below:
- Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse or Matron in ensuring the provision of excellent care with compassion for the patients, relatives and visitors who are cared for within or by the ward, department, service or team.
- Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse or Matron in ensuring the provision of excellent care with compassion for the patients, relatives and visitors who are cared for within or by the ward, department, service or team.
- Assist and support the Ward Manager in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes
- Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation.
- Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff.
- Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
- Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- oAppropriate NMC Registration
- oDiploma or Degree in Nursing
- oNMC recognised Mentorship qualification
- oEvidence of continuing professional education or development in area of speciality
Desirable
- oPost registration qualification in area of speciality area
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leadership experience and learning
- Awareness of recent advances within Nursing practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and safeguarding and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Experience of implementing changes to benefit patients and improve nursing practice
- Knowledge of Ethical issues
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery
- Knowledge of Research and Development
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- oAppropriate NMC Registration
- oDiploma or Degree in Nursing
- oNMC recognised Mentorship qualification
- oEvidence of continuing professional education or development in area of speciality
Desirable
- oPost registration qualification in area of speciality area
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of leadership experience and learning
- Awareness of recent advances within Nursing practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and safeguarding and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Experience of implementing changes to benefit patients and improve nursing practice
- Knowledge of Ethical issues
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery
- Knowledge of Research and 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
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).
