Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, both for a specific group of patients as the named care provider and in supporting the care of all patients.

As a nurse you will assist in the management and organisation of work as required, ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support for junior staff. You will play a key role in the supervision and assessment of all learners and unregistered staff, providing a teaching role and acting as a named supervisor.

Actively support the Band 7 and Ward Manager in the effective running of the department in their absence.

As part of the Critical Care single shared service you will work collaboratively with the other Critical Care Units across the NCA to ensure safe staffing and patient safety in maintained through cross site working. Cross site working within the NCA Critical Care Units may be required as per service needs.

Main duties of the job

Using your clinical experience and skills you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of programmes of care, both for a specific group of patients as the named care provider and in supporting the care of all patients on the ward/unit.

You will assist in the management and organisation of work, as required, ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times and will provide support for junior staff on the ward (newly qualified staff will receive initial support).

You will play a key role in the education, development and supervision and assessment of all learners and unregistered staff.

You will undertake nursing interventions consistent with evidence based practice, transferring and applying knowledge and skills to meet patients needs.

Be able to work collaboratively with all members of the MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) and make referrals as appropriate.

To provide support and care for the patient and their family respecting their need for privacy and dignity.

To monitor the effectiveness of nursing care and adjust the programmes of care where indicated.

To utilise highly developed clinical skills specific to speciality.

You will practice in accordance with the professional, ethical and logical framework for nursing.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.