Senior Staff Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Client Care1. Accept responsibility for the management of the ward where indicated or in the absence of the Sister.

2. Ensure that all staff adhere to the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts and local policies, protocols and procedures.

3. To be aware of and comply with Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual Handling, Infection Control and Fire Safety measures.

4. To act immediately and resolve where appropriate incidents, accidents, complaints or other undue occurrences and report to Sister/Senior Nurse or Manager.

5. To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas of the Non-Acute medical Unit and other clinical areas associated with Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust including Primary Care Trusts.

6. To participate in the Trusts appraisal programme and agree objectives for continuing development of self and service.

7. Assist in appraisal of staff.

8. Work in the clinical area with other/senior members of staff on a regular basis to facilitate clinical supervision and further development of managerial skills.

9. To work with the Senior Sister and Senior Manager to critically analyse patient care, identifying areas for development so that patients receive the highest quality of care.

10. To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas within the Unit and other clinical areas within the Trust.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 1, educated to diploma/degree level
• Experience at Band 5 or above
• Experience in teaching and education, of staff, patients and carers
• Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) qualification
• Evidence of ongoing post registration education including haematological / oncological care
• Mentor to junior staff including students
• Leadership skills

Desirable

• Level 6 education within Oncology/Haematology
• Teaching qualification
• ALERT/REACT

Experience

Essential

• Regular experience of taking charge and delegating duties
• Experience of working as a preceptor/facilitator
• Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
• Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within haematological and oncological care and the application of this in practice
• Significant experience at a Band 5 or above

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in service users advocacy and complaints resolution.
• Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within rheumatology and chronic pain care and the application of this in practice.
• Understanding of the basic principles of effective staff Management
• Understanding of the basic principles of effective budgetary management

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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

Employer's website

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