Ward Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Orthopaedic

Job description

Job responsibilities

SECTION 1- MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

PROFESSIONAL / CLINICAL:

Ensure the delivery of evidence-based nursing care by providing expert clinical assessment, care planning, care delivery, care evaluation and clinical advice in accordance with NMC The Code.

Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, competently undertake expanded roles, and assess the competence of other clinical staff to do so, to enhance the delivery of patient care, e.g. venepuncture, intra-venous cannulation, ECG recording, intravenous drug administration.

Use own clinical judgement to initiate appropriate nursing interventions prior to medical input being available.

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records and ensure that all records relating to patient care are clear, concise and legible in accordance with the NMC Standards for Records and Record Keeping.

In liaison with the Matron and other professionals lead the development and implementation of relevant clinical guidelines and policies.

Ensure adherence to the Trust Medicines Policy and the NMC Standards for the Administration of Medicines.

Participate in audits of practice and clinical effectiveness in accordance with Divisional audit plan.

Lead specific areas of practice developments in accordance with local and national policies and strategies to improve patient care.

Actively manage risk within the clinical area in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and risk management policy.

Effectively utilise appropriate patient information, responding to communication barriers.

Work within Data Protection and Caldecott requirements for information sharing.

ADMINISTRATIVE / MANAGERIAL:

Take charge of the shift on a regular basis and allocate the clinical workload appropriately within the team

Plan duty rotas as required by the Unit Manager.

Work collaboratively with the Bed Management Team to ensure admission and discharge procedures adhere to the Trust Bed Management Policy.

Work within clinical governance systems and ensure that care is delivered within an appropriate model.

Deputise for the Unit Manager as required.

Implement and ensure adherence to all Trust policies.

Contribute to the achievement of Trust targets.

Support the Unit Manager in effective resource management.

Participate in the identification of cost improvements initiatives.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT:

Support effective intra and inter departmental communication.

Provide competent and consistent leadership to the ward/department team.

Undertake PDRs for junior colleagues and ensure PDPs are in place.

Participate in training and development for all staff, ensuring that accurate records are maintained.

Participate in recruitment and selection processes as required and facilitate induction and preceptorship for newly deployed and newly qualified staff.

Ensure that educational objectives of student nurses and other learners are met and the progress of each student/learner is monitored.

Participate in the management of sickness / absence.

Participate in clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policy.

SECTION 2- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Possess expert clinical knowledge appropriate to area of responsibility.

Utilise own clinical expertise and knowledge to create and promote an environment conducive to meeting the educational and developmental needs of all clinical staff.

Demonstrate knowledge of staff and resource management

Use professional judgment and initiative to promote safe practice and respond appropriately to arising situations involving more senior colleagues appropriately.

SECTION 3- EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Partake frequently in tasks requiring physical effort for short periods

Deal with bodily fluids on a daily basis

Manage and participate in distressing situations on a daily basis

Maintain contemporaneous patient records at all times

Occasionally prepare reports for the Unit Manager, Matron or DNM

Concentrate for long periods and respond to unpredictable patient and staff demands

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with Current registration
• ENB 998/997 / mentorship module or equivalent
• Intermediate Life support

Desirable

• Diploma / Degree or working towards
• Advanced Life support
• First line management course

Experience

Essential

• Experienced at band 5
• Proven experience at Practice development

Desirable

• Proven Experience in ward management / supervision
• Proven experience of change management
• Experience of budget management
• Proven experience of implementing clinical governance

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Clinical expert in area of practice
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Expanded role skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Skilled Motivator
• Excellent communication skills
• I.T Literate

Desirable

• Excellent Leadership skills
• Excellent understanding of risk management process
• Able to supervise colleagues and lead education
• Knowledge of relevant regional and national initiatives
• Able to address and solve complex problems

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside and Glossop Integrated NHS

Fountain street

Ashton-under-lyne

OL6 9RW

Employer's website

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)