Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Charge Nurse / Senior Sister post to work across the Harrison Wing Outpatients and Neurology Outpatients Departments. The Charge Nurse / Senior Sister post would suit an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced senior nurse with at least 2 years experience in a leadership role. We are looking for someone someone who has excellent communication skills, as well as managerial and leadership skills. You will be expected to manage and lead the nursing teams, set and maintain clinical and professional standards.
Participation in the management structure of the unit is key with responsibilities for Quality Improvement projects and service development initiatives.
Over 4000 patients are registered for their care at the Harrison Wing making us one of the biggest and busiest HIV outpatient departments in the capital. We are a supportive, working collaboratively to provide a wide range of services to our patients including: Nurse-Led and Pharmacy-Led ClinicsMetabolic ClinicYoung Adults ClinicHIV and Hepatitis Coinfection ClinicWomens Health Health Advisor, Health Navigator and Peer Mentor supportPsychology Support
You will oversee the Neurology Outpatients Department, which include both Neurofibromatosis and Neurology clinics. You will work closely with the Multi-Disciplinary team, including Clinical Nurse Specialists, Social Workers, Physiotherapists, administrative teams and doctors.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated nurse to lead a team dedicated to delivering holistic care with compassion and commitment to meeting the varied needs of our patients.
We require individuals who are passionate about HIV and Neurology nursing with strong leadership skills and a positive attitude towards change. You must demonstrate dedication to maintaining the high clinical standards we aspire to and ensuring our exceptional service continues to develop.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the unit, providing professional leadership within the clinical area and direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the team.
The Harrison wing is committed to audit and research. We have close links with local, nationally renowned educational providers which enables us to provide a wide range of educational programmes.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to clearly demonstrate experience of and interest in HIV at both the application form and interview stages of the recruitment process.
Clinical Leadership and Managerial- Lead the Department team and build successful links between keyprofessionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary teamworking.- Manage the department nursing staff, ensuring the patients receive highquality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for theircustoms, religious beliefs and doctrines.- Be wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code ofprofessional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustainand improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.- Communicate effectively and efficiently and liaise with other members ofthe multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patients receive seamless carewithin the trust and in the community.- Act as a professional nurse leader and role model to the staff. To applyclinical skills of the highest standard and to take a proactive approach tothe development of clinical competence in self and others.- Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patientflow, admission and discharge arrangements.- Monitor monthly budget statements, identifying trends, understandingspending patterns in order to stay in budget and to take action as required.- Comply with the Trusts standing financial instructions.- Ensure that the departments have adequate resources / equipment toprovide an effective service.- Develop and maintain effective channels of communication between allmembers of the multi disciplinary team.- To ensure the Matron is informed when changes to circumstances mayaffect safe competent practice.- Participate in nursing and multi professional research and audit and toimplement actions identified from quality initiatives.- Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafeenvironment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention ofthe Matron / Head of Nursing for the area.- Lead and support the ward team through the process of change,demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance andperspective.- Deputise for the Matron as appropriate- Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medicationincluding and injectables.- Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in thespeciality. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to leadothers to do the same.- Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patientorientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards withinthe NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.- Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health andwellbeing of the individuals.
Staff Management, Education and Training- Motivate, develop, support and identify training needs for department staff.- Implement and work within the Trusts HR policies on all staffing matters,including sickness, capability and disciplinary issues. Take correctivemeasures if indicated in liaison with Human Resources and the Matron.- Work with the Matron and Human Resources Department in therecruitment, selection, appointment and retention of staff.- Monitor recruitment and retention and use all available strategies to retainand motivate staff e.g. flexible working policy.- Participate in appraisals and the setting of objectives for junior staff in thedepartment to enable them to achieve optimal effectiveness and tounderstand their contribution to the directorate.- Ensure that appropriate written induction programmes are available andutilised for all new staff within the department- The post holder will ensure that relevant clinical based teaching programmes are in place and maintain accurate training records.- Actively participate in teaching of junior staff and students.- Ensure that nursing staff receive appropriate training and professionaleducation in accordance with the NMCs PREP Recommendations.- Ensure that staff attend and assist in training where appropriate onmandatory training sessions and maintain accurate records of these.- Liaise with affiliated Institutes of Higher Education to ensure that thelearning environment is appropriate for both pre and post registrationlearners and undertaking any action identified through audit.- Participate in the education and assessment of staff undertaking aspecialist course or further education programmes.- Keep abreast of developments and research in Nursing Practice.- Adhere to trust and departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that all staff do the same.- Ensure optimised skill mix within the department/ward and reviewing theskill mix as required and monitoring the use of bank and agency staff.- Organise team meetings at an appropriate frequency, recording andcirculating minutes of these. To ensure a good method of communicationwithin the department at all times and to encourage the exchange andimplementation of new ideas and evidence based practice.
Clinical Governance, Audit And Research- Ensure that the delivery of care to all patients meet the standards set byyourself and the Trust.- Take responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of infectionprevention and control are practiced at all times.- Demonstrate a high level of commitment to and enthusiasm for research,evidence based practice, audit and education in the clinical area.- Actively contribute to reconfiguration projects, service redesigndevelopments and Directorate business planning as required.- Be proactive in the risk assessment, management, clinical incidentreporting and management of complaints..- Undertake clinical and associated audits as appropriate for the given area.- Record and report all incidents, accidents and complaints involving staff,patients and visitors in accordance with the trust policies and initiateinvestigations as required.- Participate in, and comply with, the trusts framework for clinicalgovernance within the department area.- Assist in the investigation and timely resolution of complaints, incidentsand comments
Service Development- Lead on the implementation of the clinical and organisational model for the area.- Lead on ensuring that the area continues to be based upon soundbusiness projections, good financial planning and delivered according toappropriate standards within financial resources.- Contribute to and to be aware of the business plan and its implication forservice delivery and nursing.- Lead on monitoring the overall activity for the area.- Identify opportunities to develop new ways of working and challenge,change and expand roles, working in conjunction with the Education andPractice Development Team/s, Matrons and Head of Nursing.- Proactively seek feedback on patient and public experience in order toaddress concerns in a timely manner and build on success.- Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation ofdepartmental protocols ensuring coherence and consistency across bothsites.- To undertake audit and monitoring of the department and participate in the implementation of changes to improve service delivery
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to clearly demonstrate experience of and interest in HIV at both the application form and interview stages of the recruitment process.
Clinical Leadership and Managerial- Lead the Department team and build successful links between keyprofessionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary teamworking.- Manage the department nursing staff, ensuring the patients receive highquality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for theircustoms, religious beliefs and doctrines.- Be wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code ofprofessional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustainand improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.- Communicate effectively and efficiently and liaise with other members ofthe multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patients receive seamless carewithin the trust and in the community.- Act as a professional nurse leader and role model to the staff. To applyclinical skills of the highest standard and to take a proactive approach tothe development of clinical competence in self and others.- Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patientflow, admission and discharge arrangements.- Monitor monthly budget statements, identifying trends, understandingspending patterns in order to stay in budget and to take action as required.- Comply with the Trusts standing financial instructions.- Ensure that the departments have adequate resources / equipment toprovide an effective service.- Develop and maintain effective channels of communication between allmembers of the multi disciplinary team.- To ensure the Matron is informed when changes to circumstances mayaffect safe competent practice.- Participate in nursing and multi professional research and audit and toimplement actions identified from quality initiatives.- Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafeenvironment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention ofthe Matron / Head of Nursing for the area.- Lead and support the ward team through the process of change,demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance andperspective.- Deputise for the Matron as appropriate- Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medicationincluding and injectables.- Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in thespeciality. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to leadothers to do the same.- Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patientorientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards withinthe NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.- Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health andwellbeing of the individuals.
Staff Management, Education and Training- Motivate, develop, support and identify training needs for department staff.- Implement and work within the Trusts HR policies on all staffing matters,including sickness, capability and disciplinary issues. Take correctivemeasures if indicated in liaison with Human Resources and the Matron.- Work with the Matron and Human Resources Department in therecruitment, selection, appointment and retention of staff.- Monitor recruitment and retention and use all available strategies to retainand motivate staff e.g. flexible working policy.- Participate in appraisals and the setting of objectives for junior staff in thedepartment to enable them to achieve optimal effectiveness and tounderstand their contribution to the directorate.- Ensure that appropriate written induction programmes are available andutilised for all new staff within the department- The post holder will ensure that relevant clinical based teaching programmes are in place and maintain accurate training records.- Actively participate in teaching of junior staff and students.- Ensure that nursing staff receive appropriate training and professionaleducation in accordance with the NMCs PREP Recommendations.- Ensure that staff attend and assist in training where appropriate onmandatory training sessions and maintain accurate records of these.- Liaise with affiliated Institutes of Higher Education to ensure that thelearning environment is appropriate for both pre and post registrationlearners and undertaking any action identified through audit.- Participate in the education and assessment of staff undertaking aspecialist course or further education programmes.- Keep abreast of developments and research in Nursing Practice.- Adhere to trust and departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that all staff do the same.- Ensure optimised skill mix within the department/ward and reviewing theskill mix as required and monitoring the use of bank and agency staff.- Organise team meetings at an appropriate frequency, recording andcirculating minutes of these. To ensure a good method of communicationwithin the department at all times and to encourage the exchange andimplementation of new ideas and evidence based practice.
Clinical Governance, Audit And Research- Ensure that the delivery of care to all patients meet the standards set byyourself and the Trust.- Take responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of infectionprevention and control are practiced at all times.- Demonstrate a high level of commitment to and enthusiasm for research,evidence based practice, audit and education in the clinical area.- Actively contribute to reconfiguration projects, service redesigndevelopments and Directorate business planning as required.- Be proactive in the risk assessment, management, clinical incidentreporting and management of complaints..- Undertake clinical and associated audits as appropriate for the given area.- Record and report all incidents, accidents and complaints involving staff,patients and visitors in accordance with the trust policies and initiateinvestigations as required.- Participate in, and comply with, the trusts framework for clinicalgovernance within the department area.- Assist in the investigation and timely resolution of complaints, incidentsand comments
Service Development- Lead on the implementation of the clinical and organisational model for the area.- Lead on ensuring that the area continues to be based upon soundbusiness projections, good financial planning and delivered according toappropriate standards within financial resources.- Contribute to and to be aware of the business plan and its implication forservice delivery and nursing.- Lead on monitoring the overall activity for the area.- Identify opportunities to develop new ways of working and challenge,change and expand roles, working in conjunction with the Education andPractice Development Team/s, Matrons and Head of Nursing.- Proactively seek feedback on patient and public experience in order toaddress concerns in a timely manner and build on success.- Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation ofdepartmental protocols ensuring coherence and consistency across bothsites.- To undertake audit and monitoring of the department and participate in the implementation of changes to improve service delivery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in HIV
- Mentorship Course/teaching qualification
- Evidence of ongoing Post registration Courses in Relevant speciality
Desirable
Strengths of clinical leadership
Essential
- Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills in speciality
- Proven listening skills with ability to manage complex situation and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes
- Ability to clinically lead and influence staff
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrates trust values and Behaviours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in HIV
- Mentorship Course/teaching qualification
- Evidence of ongoing Post registration Courses in Relevant speciality
Desirable
Strengths of clinical leadership
Essential
- Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills in speciality
- Proven listening skills with ability to manage complex situation and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes
- Ability to clinically lead and influence staff
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrates trust values and Behaviours
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).
