Job summary
AEM- Ward 3 (Respiratory)
Acute Respiratory Medicine
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 1 band 7 Ward Sister post. We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking; self-motivated individual to join our Ward 3 senior nursing team.
The successful candidates will have responsibility for providing leadership to the team ensuring that care standards are monitored and maintained at the highest level as well as working collaboratively with members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a quality service for patients.
As a Senior staff nurse you will have proven organizational and management skills and will be able to motivate and effectively lead the ward team in delivering high quality care to our patients. You will be a clinical role model and have a willingness to develop the team as well as your own professional growth. You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike. You must have 2 years' experience at Band 6 Level or more within an acute setting.
Main duties of the job
Continually assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based programmes of care in order to ensure the provision of a high standard of care.
Personally deliver a high standard of care to a group of patients, acting as a team leader / named nurse and clinical role model at all times.
Ensure the provision of advice, support and health information to patients and their carers in order to promote a health-based service.
Transports / manages people and/or items such as equipment or specimens safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate and legible records of all clinical and legal documentation to include accident / incident reporting, with regard to NMC, statutory and Trust polices.
Ensures all aspects of clinical care including interventions and investigations are performed, assessed and reported upon in a timely fashion and in a manner consistentwith legislation, policy and procedures.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
Works in close partnership and co-operation with the Matron, thus ensuring effective management of the clinical area.
Deputises for the Matron in their absence seeking advice from the Senior Matron or HoN where appropriate.
Leads the nursing team, taking responsibility with support and guidance from Matronand/or the Workforce Development Manager, for personnel management and participating in the recruitment, selection and orientation of new staff and students to the clinical area.
Assist in developing the ward philosophy and framework of care in line with unit /organisational, beliefs / values.
Where necessary, investigates the nursing aspect of complaints, accidents and clinical incidents and initiates corrective action with the guidance of the Ward Manager and Matron, reporting any serious or untoward incidents in line with Trust policy.
Ensures all Trust / Directorate nursing policies and procedures to include EC Directives, Health and Safety at work, COSHH and Movement and Handling are adhered to.
Ensures all equipment and supplies in the clinical area are maintained to enable nurses to deliver care with efficiency and safety.
Covers the medical bleep rota when required, being available for clinical advice and responsible for the assessment of staffing needs.
Ensures the clinical environment is conductive to learning and development to maximize the potential of nursing staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Works in close partnership and co-operation with the Matron, thus ensuring effective management of the clinical area.
Deputises for the Matron in their absence seeking advice from the Senior Matron or HoN where appropriate.
Leads the nursing team, taking responsibility with support and guidance from Matronand/or the Workforce Development Manager, for personnel management and participating in the recruitment, selection and orientation of new staff and students to the clinical area.
Assist in developing the ward philosophy and framework of care in line with unit /organisational, beliefs / values.
Where necessary, investigates the nursing aspect of complaints, accidents and clinical incidents and initiates corrective action with the guidance of the Ward Manager and Matron, reporting any serious or untoward incidents in line with Trust policy.
Ensures all Trust / Directorate nursing policies and procedures to include EC Directives, Health and Safety at work, COSHH and Movement and Handling are adhered to.
Ensures all equipment and supplies in the clinical area are maintained to enable nurses to deliver care with efficiency and safety.
Covers the medical bleep rota when required, being available for clinical advice and responsible for the assessment of staffing needs.
Ensures the clinical environment is conductive to learning and development to maximize the potential of nursing staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1 st level registration NMC
- ENB 998 / Adult mentorship course or working towards.
Desirable
- Diploma / Degree level study in a clinically relevant course i.e / Acutely ill Adult / elderly care
Experience
Essential
- To have worked as an Band 6 staff nurse in a medical setting for at least 2 years.
- To demonstrate knowledge of being up to date within the speciality - worked with learners in a supervisory capacity.
- Broad based nursing experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills
Desirable
- Experience as a Clinical Supervisor
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1 st level registration NMC
- ENB 998 / Adult mentorship course or working towards.
Desirable
- Diploma / Degree level study in a clinically relevant course i.e / Acutely ill Adult / elderly care
Experience
Essential
- To have worked as an Band 6 staff nurse in a medical setting for at least 2 years.
- To demonstrate knowledge of being up to date within the speciality - worked with learners in a supervisory capacity.
- Broad based nursing experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills
Desirable
- Experience as a Clinical Supervisor
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).
