Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Ward sister to work as part of our team at The Walton Centre. You should have a keen interest in providing high quality patient centered care in a busy and fast paced, ever changing and challenging environment. Caton Ward is a 37 bedded Neurosurgical and Trauma Ward. We are an outstanding trust and The Walton Ways are at the forefront of everything we do.
Main duties of the job
Deputise for ward manager as required
Support & develop ward staff
Support staff to ensure they are competent within their role
Audit & report
Attend meetings
Ensure trust policies & procedures are adhered to
Ensure staff are up to date with training
Patient care & safety working in line with trust polices and evidence-based practice
Safe administration of medications
Facilitating patient & family centered care
Providing high standards of personal care
Able to prioritise work load
Work collaboratively as part of the MDT
Continue to improve knowledge and skills
Attend regular mandatory and non-mandatory training
Effective leadership qualities
Excellent communication skills
Being an advocate for your patients
Ensure accurate record keeping
Maintaining high standards of infection prevention & control
Ability to work in a fast paced ever changing and challenging environment
Support development and learning of students and junior colleagues
Competent in computer skills
About us
The Walton Centre
NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the
Investors in People we invest in people and we invest in wellbeing
standards and has been awarded Gold status for both. The
Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and
neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything
we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing
comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we
are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission
(CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally
formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With
around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and
18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly
dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and
neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in
Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating
injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and
muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term
neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role summary
To assist matrons and senior nurses to drive forward nursing practice to further develop quality patient centred care and ensure nursing is at the forefront of innovation and high performance
To assist Matrons and senior nurses in the provision of a supportive and caring environment for junior nurses and other health care professionals.
Act as a personal and professional role model.
Acknowledge and address areas of knowledge or skill deficiency.
Participate as core trainer for clinical skills according to own knowledge, skill base and opportunity Key responsibilities
1. Act in the best interest of patients, ensuring quality service is provided at all times
2. Act as a clinical leader in the provision of support and advice to ward and junior medical staff.
3. Participate in the monitoring, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care.
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4. Demonstrate good interpersonal/communication skills in a multidisciplinary setting.
5. Ensure Trust clinical policies and procedures are adhered to.
6. Act as clinical support and provide advice to nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
7. Provide evidence of on-going clinical development by the maintenance of a professional portfolio
8. Provide evidence of mentorship and development of junior staff
9. Act in the best interest of patients, ensuring quality service is provided at all times
10. Act as a clinical leader in the provision of support and advice to ward and junior medical staff.
11. Participate in the monitoring, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care.
12. Demonstrate good interpersonal/communication skills in a multidisciplinary setting.
13. Ensure Trust clinical policies and procedures are adhered to.
14. Act as clinical support and provide advice to nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
15. The post holder has a responsibility to keep aware of the latest thinking taking place in the Trust and within the health care setting.
16. Develop and agree a personal development plan with mentor yearly.
17. Support staff learning within the clinical area.
18. Act as assessor within the clinical areas for staff developing new skills.
19. To act as a resource for educational information, increasing staff awareness
20. Attend and actively participate in meetings.
21. According to need move staff to ensure best fit skill mix for the dependency of the patient group.
22. Support member of staff and manager/matron to ensure acceptable standards attained.
23. Be aware of staff development needs and liaise with matrons regarding staff not performing to expected standards
24. Act as first line (bleep holder) for nurse manager issues, i.e. staff deployment, sickness.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role summary
To assist matrons and senior nurses to drive forward nursing practice to further develop quality patient centred care and ensure nursing is at the forefront of innovation and high performance
To assist Matrons and senior nurses in the provision of a supportive and caring environment for junior nurses and other health care professionals.
Act as a personal and professional role model.
Acknowledge and address areas of knowledge or skill deficiency.
Participate as core trainer for clinical skills according to own knowledge, skill base and opportunity Key responsibilities
1. Act in the best interest of patients, ensuring quality service is provided at all times
2. Act as a clinical leader in the provision of support and advice to ward and junior medical staff.
3. Participate in the monitoring, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care.
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4. Demonstrate good interpersonal/communication skills in a multidisciplinary setting.
5. Ensure Trust clinical policies and procedures are adhered to.
6. Act as clinical support and provide advice to nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
7. Provide evidence of on-going clinical development by the maintenance of a professional portfolio
8. Provide evidence of mentorship and development of junior staff
9. Act in the best interest of patients, ensuring quality service is provided at all times
10. Act as a clinical leader in the provision of support and advice to ward and junior medical staff.
11. Participate in the monitoring, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care.
12. Demonstrate good interpersonal/communication skills in a multidisciplinary setting.
13. Ensure Trust clinical policies and procedures are adhered to.
14. Act as clinical support and provide advice to nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
15. The post holder has a responsibility to keep aware of the latest thinking taking place in the Trust and within the health care setting.
16. Develop and agree a personal development plan with mentor yearly.
17. Support staff learning within the clinical area.
18. Act as assessor within the clinical areas for staff developing new skills.
19. To act as a resource for educational information, increasing staff awareness
20. Attend and actively participate in meetings.
21. According to need move staff to ensure best fit skill mix for the dependency of the patient group.
22. Support member of staff and manager/matron to ensure acceptable standards attained.
23. Be aware of staff development needs and liaise with matrons regarding staff not performing to expected standards
24. Act as first line (bleep holder) for nurse manager issues, i.e. staff deployment, sickness.
Person Specification
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
- Able to deal with conflict
- Able to support and advise the team
- Act as positive role model
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Basic life support and extended clinical skills
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/ mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience in an acute adult setting.
Other
Essential
- Student nurse assessor
- Relevant teaching qualification
- Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
- Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
- Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the speciality
- Provide relevant clinical knowledge and expanded role
- Competent in organising own workload and that of others
- Good problem solving and decision making abilities
- Good time management
- Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
Person Specification
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
- Able to deal with conflict
- Able to support and advise the team
- Act as positive role model
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Basic life support and extended clinical skills
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/ mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience in an acute adult setting.
Other
Essential
- Student nurse assessor
- Relevant teaching qualification
- Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
- Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
- Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the speciality
- Provide relevant clinical knowledge and expanded role
- Competent in organising own workload and that of others
- Good problem solving and decision making abilities
- Good time management
- Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
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).
