Job summary
Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse Critical Care
37.5 Hours Per Week - Part Time Hours would be considered
Salary: (£35,392 - £42,618) per annum
Contract - Permanent
George Eliot Critical Care is a progressive dynamic service 'small and mighty'. We welcome applications from professionals who wish to develop their career with us and align with our EXCEL values. We are passionate about innovation, service improvement and change which is achieved through listening to our work force and patient group.
We are looking to employ Band 6 Critical Care Nurses to assist in the leadership of our critical care unit.
Our 8 bedded critical care unit is part of a larger service model that includes critical care outreach services, acute pain and follow up clinic services.
Interview date TBC
Main duties of the job
- Clinical leadership through effective monitoring and implementation of standards and evidence-based practice.
- Provide clinical leadership and direction to nursing team
- Act as a role model for all nursing staff within the unit promoting professional practice at all times.
- To take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area.
- To deputise for the Senior Sister in their absence
About us
Our benefits include : A close collaboration with our People Development Team to meet the personal and educational aspirations of our workforce. we are invested in transformation and provide platforms for shared practice #FabFriday. We communicate with our people through trust specific social media, including Facebook, Twitter and My George Staff app. Practically we have on-site nursery, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, on-site discounted gym, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking
We provide an induction programme for new starters inclusive of supernumerary time, and use the critical care national competency framework as assurance of your success. Being invested in our people, we are mindful of the health and well being of staff through our qualified Professional Nurse Advocates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Co-ordination of the rostered shift allocation, referring to senior sister if appropriateor available.
- Maintain clinical competence of self and others as determined by service need and job description. Tasks to include male catheterisation, ECG, Venepuncture, IV administration, Cannulation and X-ray requesting under group protocols.
- To frequently manage patients of all age groups with challenging behaviour such as violent and aggressive, under the influence of alcohol, mental health problems, sudden death, adult bereavement and patients who are a threat to themselves and others.
- To facilitate and build team working between nurses and the multi-disciplinary team to effect high standards of care.
- Ensure that risk assessments are complete as per Trust policy for manual Handling, Health & Safety and other relevant areas of concern.
- Ensure that equipment and the environment support the delivery of high standards of care at all times.
- Maintain a good standard of communication with the multidisciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives and colleagues.
- Provide specialized information and advice to patients, relatives and carers and other professionals in the provision of acute medical care.Managerial
- To support the Senior Sister to review staffing requirements using a proactive approach to retention and recruitment of staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Co-ordination of the rostered shift allocation, referring to senior sister if appropriateor available.
- Maintain clinical competence of self and others as determined by service need and job description. Tasks to include male catheterisation, ECG, Venepuncture, IV administration, Cannulation and X-ray requesting under group protocols.
- To frequently manage patients of all age groups with challenging behaviour such as violent and aggressive, under the influence of alcohol, mental health problems, sudden death, adult bereavement and patients who are a threat to themselves and others.
- To facilitate and build team working between nurses and the multi-disciplinary team to effect high standards of care.
- Ensure that risk assessments are complete as per Trust policy for manual Handling, Health & Safety and other relevant areas of concern.
- Ensure that equipment and the environment support the delivery of high standards of care at all times.
- Maintain a good standard of communication with the multidisciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives and colleagues.
- Provide specialized information and advice to patients, relatives and carers and other professionals in the provision of acute medical care.Managerial
- To support the Senior Sister to review staffing requirements using a proactive approach to retention and recruitment of staff
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oRelevant clinical experience
- oDemonstrate commitment and ability to support staff teaching, research & education
- oProven leadership skills, including team building, change management
Desirable
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage resources
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- level of experience
- Post basic qualification relevant to post
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of ongoing development
Desirable
- Leadership course or mentoring course
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oProven clinical skills
- oGood communication and interpersonal skills duties, including moving and handling of patients
- oPhysical capability to perform nursing duties, including moving and handling of patients.
- oTo demonstrate the ability to work under pressure
- oAbility to lead and motivate staff
Desirable
- Evidence of innovation within current areas of practice.
- Evidence of the ability to facilitate changes in practice
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oRelevant clinical experience
- oDemonstrate commitment and ability to support staff teaching, research & education
- oProven leadership skills, including team building, change management
Desirable
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage resources
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- level of experience
- Post basic qualification relevant to post
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of ongoing development
Desirable
- Leadership course or mentoring course
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oProven clinical skills
- oGood communication and interpersonal skills duties, including moving and handling of patients
- oPhysical capability to perform nursing duties, including moving and handling of patients.
- oTo demonstrate the ability to work under pressure
- oAbility to lead and motivate staff
Desirable
- Evidence of innovation within current areas of practice.
- Evidence of the ability to facilitate changes in practice
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).
