Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for Sister/Charge Nurses to join our department.
The post holders will work in conjunction with the Lead Practitioner to develop and implement, a quality peri-operative service to meet the needs of all clients requiring surgery. Responsible for the smooth and efficient running of Theatre Admissions Unit at Northern General Hospital
Other duties will be to deputise for team Lead Practitioner in their absent managing staffing, efficient use of theatre time and attending relevant meetings. Assist and support the Lead Practitioner in the development and implementation of an effective strategy to reflect the needs of Operating Services Business plan and annual service objectives.
Main duties of the job
Maintain a dynamic enthusiastic role model providing clinical leadership on speciality issues to ensure a high standard of care
Incorporating evidence/research based practice. The post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of care of patients during pre- operative and peri-operative period.
Evaluate the patients programme of care with other members of the care team.
Recognise the rights, dignity and confidentiality of the patient, staff and visitors and ensure they are protected at all times.
Co-operate with staff from other departments to develop effective channels of communication and to provide a safe and caring environment for patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team.
In collaboration with Lead Practitioner develop clinical standards, policies and procedures to ensure a high quality service is delivered.
Act at all times within the policies and procedures of the Unit/Directorate.
May assist/ undertake audit to ensure that the service provision complies with agreed clinical standards, policies and procedures.
To promote innovation in clinical practice by obtaining, evaluating and disseminating information to support clinical decision making.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Practitioners (General Level 1) with valid NMC Registration or equivalent HCPC registration
- To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- Management experience
- Completion of Mentor Preparation.
- Working towards degree level credits in associated pathway
Desirable
- Post registration specialist course
- Management and Leadership Qualification.
- Assessor qualification
- Relevant Degree.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience in area of specialism
- Evidence of setting, implementing and audit of clinical standards.
- Evidence of promoting high quality clinical practice as expert in the team
- Evidence of responding to change in a positive manner
- Ability to demonstrate development of individualised programmes of care.
- Knowledge of Risk Management.
- An understanding of the clinical governance agenda
Desirable
- Development of clinical competencies.
- Experience of clinical supervision.
- Involvement in research projects and quality developments.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Recruitment and Selection
- IPR/Appraisal Mechanisms
- Staff Communication
- Staff Counselling
- Staff Development Forums
- Seamless Surgery
- Patient Flow
Desirable
- Human Resource Management Skills
- Experience of Change Management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Practitioners (General Level 1) with valid NMC Registration or equivalent HCPC registration
- To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- Management experience
- Completion of Mentor Preparation.
- Working towards degree level credits in associated pathway
Desirable
- Post registration specialist course
- Management and Leadership Qualification.
- Assessor qualification
- Relevant Degree.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience in area of specialism
- Evidence of setting, implementing and audit of clinical standards.
- Evidence of promoting high quality clinical practice as expert in the team
- Evidence of responding to change in a positive manner
- Ability to demonstrate development of individualised programmes of care.
- Knowledge of Risk Management.
- An understanding of the clinical governance agenda
Desirable
- Development of clinical competencies.
- Experience of clinical supervision.
- Involvement in research projects and quality developments.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Recruitment and Selection
- IPR/Appraisal Mechanisms
- Staff Communication
- Staff Counselling
- Staff Development Forums
- Seamless Surgery
- Patient Flow
Desirable
- Human Resource Management Skills
- Experience of Change Management
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).
