Junior Sister

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

- To assess individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate care given to

patients in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.

- To ensure that communication with patients and significant others is established and

maintained to provide appropriate information regarding care and treatment.

- To prioritise own work and that of others to ensure that patient care is managed

effectively and safely

- Maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records, using appropriate

documentation and IT systems; ensuring adherence to NMC guidelines.

- Support the implementation and evaluation of quality initiatives at ward level.

- Ensure that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments and is based on

current evidence based practice and accurately reflects the wards philosophy.

- In support of the ward manager will assist in the review and update of procedures and

protocols relating to the care of patients.

Management Responsibilities

- In the absence of the ward manager be responsible for the day-to-day effective and

efficient management of nursing, clerical and support staff within the ward.

- Responsible for monitoring the workload/patient acuity within the ward on a daily basis

to ensure that nursing manpower is adequate to provide a safe standard of nursing

care.

- Ensure the cost-effective and appropriate use of manpower and materials with

consideration and due regard to budgetary control.

- To participate in the recruitment and selection of staff ensuring adherence to CDDFT

policy

- To investigate accidents, incidents and complaints, implementing corrective actions

where necessary, in consultation with the ward manager.

- To resolve conflict at ward level, defusing situations where possible.

- To participate in the monitoring and management of staff absence ensuring adherence

to CDDFT policy.

- To participate in staff induction, appraisal and personal development planning.

- To actively facilitate the implementation of clinical supervision

- To ensure there is effective communication systems in place to allow staff to keep

abreast of developments in the organisation.

- To be involved in ensuring the appropriate application of CDDFT Human Resources

Policies.

- To be familiar with the Health & Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications

and ensure that ward and Trust policies are followed.

Leadership Responsibilities

- To act as an appropriate and effective role model at all times.

- To act as an effective mentor and preceptor and support other ward staff in performing

this role.

- To act as a resource, supporting and motivating staff members.

- To keep abreast of and participate in, local and Trust initiatives.

Educational Responsibilities

- To promote a learning environment that facilitates the development of staff enabling

staff to develop to their full potential.

- To assist the ward manager in ensuring that all staff attend mandatory training and

receive continuing development and appropriate education; maintaining accurate

records of training.

- To assist in the facilitation of teaching and clinical assessment of pre and post

registration nurses and health care assistants.

- To be involved with the dissemination of information regarding new or updated clinical

practices, guidelines and policies to all ward nursing staff.

- To participate in training needs analysis for ward.

- To assist in the training and education of new members of staff in relation to Non invasive ventilation. To ensure that the ward based qualified staff have met the relevant competencies in relation to non-invasive ventilation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Broad range of clinical experience

Desirable

• Evidence of dealing with patients in an acute medical setting

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 1 Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• - Educated to Diploma level

Desirable

• Teaching and assessing qualification

Special Requirements

Desirable

• NIV experience
• Background of respiratory

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Developing nursing practice
• Computer skills including e-mail and word processing

Desirable

• Management of staff

Statutory Registration

Essential

• NMC registered and active

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)