Job summary
The jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Lead Nursing Team in leading the nursing teams throughout the 24 hour period.
As an experienced nurse the jobholder will co-ordinate activities in the department ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified staff within ED. He/she will play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
The jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the Lead Nurse.
Will act at all times to encourage an environment of empowerment through coaching, teaching and facilitating to support service development.
Main duties of the job
The jobholder will work for the Emergency Department and may be asked to work cross site.
The jobholder will support the Lead Nurse in the day to day management of a team of nurses and support staff, co-ordinating the smooth running of the Emergency Department on a shift by shift basis.
With a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse the post holder will have responsibility for the On-going development of a team of nurses. This entails working with a wide range of Professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues.
Undertake Emergency Nurse Practitioner role if training and competencies are achieved.
About us
We as a Trust hold the core trust values 'We Care' at the centre of all we do. We are always striving to continually improve and believe listening to our patients is the only way to improve our care and services.
Our values: - We always put the patient first.
- Everyone counts - we treat each other with courtesy, honest, respect and dignity.
- Committed to quality and continuously improving patient experience.
- Always caring and compassionate.
- Responsible and accountable for our actions - taking pride in our work.
- Encouraging and valuing our diverse staff and rewarding ability and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust guidelines and policies
- Act as a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge within ED
- Maintain a safe working environment
- Support the Lead Nurse Team in setting and monitoring standards and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care, including supporting the implementation and achievement of the Emergency care standards.
- Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring written records are kept
- In conjunction with the Lead Nurse Team ensure management of clinical services and efficient deployment of staff according to service needs
- Ensure own and others practice in line with NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times demonstrating high quality, safe and compassionate care.
- Work in a variety of roles to maintain clinical and professional credibility.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of evidence based practice and research.
- Maintain an up to date understanding of the local and national nursing agenda.
- Demonstrate commitment to delivering high quality evidence based care.
- Demonstrate commitment to involvement in the progression of the Emergency
Department
- Demonstrate commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team engaging professionally and effectively with colleagues at all times
- Demonstrate commitment to the clinical area, valuing the contribution of all team members, encouraging a positive and creative working environment
- Demonstrate commitment to own development and the development of junior staff
Education and Training
- Contribute to the promotion of a positive learning environment within the clinical area
- In conjunction with the Lead Nurse Team ensure all staff have an individual performance development appraisal.
- Ensure both self and team members achieve annual mandatory training requirements
- Participate in preceptorship and mentorship programmes
- Undertake continuous professional and clinical development, seeking opportunities to enhance skills
- Maintain up to date professional portfolio to support revalidation
- Will act as a link nurse for a particular area of practice. Provide feedback information and developments to colleagues, ensuring a consistent evidence base approach to care and practice across the organisation.
- The jobholder must take responsibility, in agreement with his/her line Manager, for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The job holder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role.
Managerial
- Working with the Lead Nurse Team provide leadership to the clinical team, developing new rotas/ways of working
- Support the Lead Nurse Team in staff rostering, ensuring adequate skill mix
- In conjunction with the Lead Nurse Team closely monitor bank and agency usage
- Support the Lead Nurse Team in investigating and responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events
- Deputise for the Lead Nurse in their absence
- Ensure all medical and emergency equipment is checked and in working order. Take responsibility for the reporting and/or replacing of equipment as required
- Work with the Lead Nurse Team in the recruitment and retention of staff
- Support the Lead Nurse Team in undertaking staff appraisals
- Contribute to the development of policies and procedures as appropriate
- Assist in the preparation for external audits or inspections, e.g. CQC
- Co-ordination of department to support the Lead Nurse.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust guidelines and policies
- Act as a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge within ED
- Maintain a safe working environment
- Support the Lead Nurse Team in setting and monitoring standards and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care, including supporting the implementation and achievement of the Emergency care standards.
- Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring written records are kept
- In conjunction with the Lead Nurse Team ensure management of clinical services and efficient deployment of staff according to service needs
- Ensure own and others practice in line with NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times demonstrating high quality, safe and compassionate care.
- Work in a variety of roles to maintain clinical and professional credibility.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of evidence based practice and research.
- Maintain an up to date understanding of the local and national nursing agenda.
- Demonstrate commitment to delivering high quality evidence based care.
- Demonstrate commitment to involvement in the progression of the Emergency
Department
- Demonstrate commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team engaging professionally and effectively with colleagues at all times
- Demonstrate commitment to the clinical area, valuing the contribution of all team members, encouraging a positive and creative working environment
- Demonstrate commitment to own development and the development of junior staff
Education and Training
- Contribute to the promotion of a positive learning environment within the clinical area
- In conjunction with the Lead Nurse Team ensure all staff have an individual performance development appraisal.
- Ensure both self and team members achieve annual mandatory training requirements
- Participate in preceptorship and mentorship programmes
- Undertake continuous professional and clinical development, seeking opportunities to enhance skills
- Maintain up to date professional portfolio to support revalidation
- Will act as a link nurse for a particular area of practice. Provide feedback information and developments to colleagues, ensuring a consistent evidence base approach to care and practice across the organisation.
- The jobholder must take responsibility, in agreement with his/her line Manager, for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The job holder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role.
Managerial
- Working with the Lead Nurse Team provide leadership to the clinical team, developing new rotas/ways of working
- Support the Lead Nurse Team in staff rostering, ensuring adequate skill mix
- In conjunction with the Lead Nurse Team closely monitor bank and agency usage
- Support the Lead Nurse Team in investigating and responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events
- Deputise for the Lead Nurse in their absence
- Ensure all medical and emergency equipment is checked and in working order. Take responsibility for the reporting and/or replacing of equipment as required
- Work with the Lead Nurse Team in the recruitment and retention of staff
- Support the Lead Nurse Team in undertaking staff appraisals
- Contribute to the development of policies and procedures as appropriate
- Assist in the preparation for external audits or inspections, e.g. CQC
- Co-ordination of department to support the Lead Nurse.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience at Band 5 or equivalent in Emergency Department or Acute setting
- Proven leadership and management skills
- Experience in change management
Desirable
- Involvement in staff / service development
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Level 1
- Recognised teaching / assessing qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months
- Application of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Willingness to work towards ENP
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post i.e ALS, PLS, ILS, Trauma course
- To develop personal clinical ability to meet service demands
- Evidence of RCN competencies completion
Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Professionalism
- Excellent written and spoken English
Practical Skills
Essential
- Ability to problem solve, anticipate and forward plan
- Ability to act as shift leader / coordinator
- IT literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Insight into clinical speciality
- Insight into current nursing and professional issues
- Demonstrates standards of professional practice
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate involvement in service development, e.g. patient pathways
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience at Band 5 or equivalent in Emergency Department or Acute setting
- Proven leadership and management skills
- Experience in change management
Desirable
- Involvement in staff / service development
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Level 1
- Recognised teaching / assessing qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months
- Application of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Willingness to work towards ENP
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post i.e ALS, PLS, ILS, Trauma course
- To develop personal clinical ability to meet service demands
- Evidence of RCN competencies completion
Behaviours
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Professionalism
- Excellent written and spoken English
Practical Skills
Essential
- Ability to problem solve, anticipate and forward plan
- Ability to act as shift leader / coordinator
- IT literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Insight into clinical speciality
- Insight into current nursing and professional issues
- Demonstrates standards of professional practice
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate involvement in service development, e.g. patient pathways
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).
