Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• To lead in the provision of the highest standards ofevidence basednursing care that isin accordance withBSUH, local and national policies and guidelines

• Tobe responsible forthe safety of patients and quality of care delivered in ones own workload and able to work independently being fully competent

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate holistic programmes of patient care, by utilising and sufficientlymaintainingcare pathways/care plans used on the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

• To act as the patients advocate and contribute to the provision of information to allowpatientsand their families to make informed decisionsregardingtheir care

• Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients, relatives and staff and equal opportunities of practice whilstmaintainingprivacy and dignity

• Providespecialist, technical and clinical advice to patients,relativesand multidisciplinary teams

• Contribute to the multidisciplinary team working in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, e.g. regularly reviewing specialist teamrecommendationsand referring patients, whenappropriate, to other members of the MDT

• To ensure the safe,smoothand efficient handover from theatre and anaesthetic staff of patients admitted following cardiac surgery

• Confidently deal with emergency situations, including postoperative tamponade where aresternotomymay need to be performed, taking the lead until medical staff arrive, using management skills to direct care according to the situation.

• Aim to reduce sensory overload / deprivation by promoting adequate sleep and rest and providing as quiet an environment as possible

• Ensure that nursing documentation ismaintainedto the Trusts standards (including electronic records)

• Ensure that staff adhere to NMC Code of Conduct and guidelines

• Workin accordance withthe Cardiac Intensive Care Unit philosophy

Learningand Development

• Attend mandatory training updates as required.

• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.

• Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.

• Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager

• Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.

Health,safetyand security

• To be aware of own responsibilities in the event of a major incident and is familiar with the procedure

• To Identify, assess and report the potential clinical risks in the critical care area, using appropriate assessment and preventative tools and completes clinical incident documentation appropriately, making recommendations and reviewing action instigated and reporting at relevant meetings

• Maintain confidentiality of information at all times and has attended Trust Caldicott training

• Has attended all Local/Trust/National mandatory/statutory training with appropriate updates

• Ensure Health and Safety regulations are complied with

• Competently use medical devices safely, undertaking necessary training / updates with completion of competency documentation where applicable

• Comply with and promote knowledge of health and safety regulations including safe and secure handling of medicines

• Maintain effective asepsis to reduce risk of cross infection through adherence to local / Trust infection control policies. Ensure effective hand washing techniques are adhered to and challenge unacceptable practice

• Ensure safety checks / daily checks of equipment and take action when equipment malfunctions, and arrange for safe disposal / repair

• In conjunction with senior nursing staff provide a safe and suitable environment for the physical and psychological well being of staff, patients and their relatives/carers and report any concerns

• Ensure the correct equipment is used to reduce risk e.g. hoists, sliding sheets, goggles

• Challenge individuals who are not readily identifiable and is aware of the channels of report in the event of an intruder being seen

• Challenge individuals who put themselves or others at risk

• Aware of policies related to health and well-being of staff e.g. harassment, bullying, and aggression

• Ensure relatives and staff are advised of the need to keep valuables with them or lock them away. Adheres to correct procedure when dealing with patients property

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• NMC Registration
• ITU course or equivalent
• Experience in ITU shift leading
• Adult Critical Care Course or equivalent ( or in progress)

Desirable

• Management course
• Mentorship or equivalent qualification

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

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.

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Easter Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

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