Junior Sister / Charge Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To assist in the day to day running of the Emergency Department, ensuring the highest possible quality of care is delivered to the patients, relatives and carers who attend. To assist in the development of the service and management of the nursing team under the support ofa team Sister/Charge Nurse.To provide the nursing assessment, care and treatment to all the patients who present to the Emergency Department at Northampton General hospital.

To manage the region of the department they work in i.e. FIT Stop, majors, COA or resuscitation and to act as co-ordinator as necessary.

Supporting Clinical Excellence

Undertake rapid assessment of patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED).

Provide support to other clinical colleagues to ensure the safe, effective and efficient care of patients.

Liaise with the onsite GP, ED Consultants, ED Doctors, ED Nurses and MDT to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care decisions, delivered in a timely manner.

Supply and administer medicines in line with Patient Group Directives and within scope of practice.

Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact.

Key values & behaviours

Contribute to improving quality by reviewing effectiveness of own and others work.

Support change in own area that improves the quality of systems and processes.

Communicate effectively, honestly and positively with patients and families regarding information about their care.

Adapt communication to encompass an equality approach.

Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace.

Contribute to the improvement of services by encouraging ideas, problem solving and decision making.

Have awareness of impact of own behaviour on others.

Actively contributes to the learning and development opportunities of colleagues.

Takes appropriate action to manage emergency situations, reports actual or potential problems appropriately, manages identified risks appropriately.

Clinical Governance and Service Improvements

Contribute to the implementation of clinical audits identifying areas of best practice and areas for improvements.

Provide support and supervision to assist others to develop knowledge, skills and abilities within scope of professional practice.

Participate in quality improvement within the service.

Contribute to the on-going development of the service to address identified needs.

General Responsibilities

Demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service.

Be aware of, and comply with all local infection prevention and control policies.

Comply with health and safety legislation and trust policies and procedures.

Actively promote equality and diversity and encourage colleagues to do the same.

Support a zero tolerance approach to bullying and harassment in all forms, and to lead by example in this area.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards emergency care
• Ability to foster teamwork and display leadership skills
• Computer skills
• Ability to deal with stressful and traumatic situations
• Participate in patient moving and handling
• Be able to concentrate and multitask for prolonged periods
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to succeed
• Plastering and Suturing Competent

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Willingness to learn
• Commitment to personal and professional development of self and others
• Self-motivated and works well under pressure
• Excellent time management

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Post registration ED experience.
• Demonstrates a high level of clinical knowledge in relation to Emergency Care
• Understanding of the NMC Code of Professional practice.
• Experience of leading a team
• Demonstrates an understanding of current developments in Emergency Care and the National Health service

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Current NMC qualification
• Holder of Valid ALS and Trauma Course
• Extended clinical skills relevant to ED nursing

Desirable

• EPLS/PILS
• Mentorship

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Billing Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)