Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

Ambulatory Surgical Hub (ASH)

Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

1 Permanent post & 1 Fixed Term/Secondment

The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will have the ongoing clinical responsibility for the Ambulatory Surgical Hub as a Team Leader.

Youwill be required to provide managerial accountability in addition to clinical duties, the direct supervision and training of junior staff will be their responsibility in order to ensure the provision of high quality and cost effective service to patients and users.

The Junior Sister/Charge nursewill be responsible for the provision of high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives.

Main duties of the job

• Daily coordination of the Ambulatory Surgical Hub, ensuring patient flow, liaising with many multi-disciplinary teams.
• Radar reports for incidents that occur.
• Participate in induction and orientation programmes for new staff to ensure a welcoming environment.
• To identify suitable teaching opportunities/requirements and to undertake practical teaching and supervision of learners and others as delegated.
• Work with other disciplines and professions for the welfare of patients.
• Provide assistance in clinical procedure with the Ambulatory Surgical Hub;
• Provide immediate post-operative care
• Provide initial emergency care as required.
• Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the clinical/Team lead ensuring patient, visitors and staff safety.
• Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the Ambulatory Surgical Hub, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives
• Adhere to the procedures for the use of supplies, ordering requirements for the Department as directed by line manager.
• Act as a preceptor to designated, newly qualified nurses within the clinical area.
• Act as a mentor to designated students within the clinical area.
• In consultation with the team leader agree learning objectives to meet professional and personal needs.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust wasformed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide servicesfora population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone isworkinghard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challengeyourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're lookingfor.