Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Nephrology department for a band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse on ward 7C at Liverpool University Hospital (Royal Hospital site).
Ward 7C is a 28 bedded Nephrology ward caring for patients mainly with chronic renal failure including Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis modalities. We have 8 Renal High Dependency beds within the bed base caring for patients from around the North West Region.
This is a permanent position for 37.5 hours per week, shift rotation between days/ nights, weekdays/ weekends.
We are seeking a confident, competent and person centred Sister/ Charge Nurse possessing effective clinical leadership and communication skills, who is dynamic and enthusiastic, committed to the provision of high quality care and treatment and who enjoy the challenge of working within complex environments.
The successful candidate will be expected to act as a role model to junior staff, assist the ward manager with managerial duties and to have clinical and professional responsibility for the co-ordination and safe running of the ward.
Peritoneal dialysis and Haemodialysis experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
Ward 7C is a 28 bedded Renal ward.
We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our team, providing leadership and high quality nursing care within Renal medicine.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, team working skills and will be dedicated to improving the patients experience.
You will need to demonstrate continuing professional development and a strong sense of commitment to develop others and work closely within a multi - disciplinary team. Experience in peritoneal dialysis is essential.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership
Act as a role model and expert nurse providing in depth highly specialist clinical knowledge to colleagues through MDT meetings, for patients and carers/relatives.
Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis
Act as a resource for health care professionals by being visible, available, and accessible for support and advice in relation to the management of patients in the speciality.
Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources
Lead in consultations on and contribute to the development of strategies for delivering effective care within a changing environment that improves the quality of care and health outcomes in the specialist area.
Responsible for monitoring health, safety and security of self, the team and others and promote best practice in the ward area.
Ensure systems are in place for risk assessment and minimisation including promoting no blame cultures in order that near misses and incidents are reported.
When required take the lead in investigation of incidents/complaints including providing detailed reports/letters to complainants.
Act as an innovative, enthusiastic role model providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational and professional issues promoting an open and honest and transparent culture.
Demonstrate clinical leadership and challenge speciality and directorate boundaries to enhance and support the patients journey.
Management/Operational
To identify and develop proposals and business cases as required for future service innovation.
Take the lead when required to develop and influence the development of practice/services in the clinical area through the business planning process / service development and in conjunction with Matron, General Manager, Lead Clinician and Assistant Chief Nurse.
Delegate work to match capabilities and workload of team members
Ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being met.
Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care.
Act as the patients advocate and ambassador.
Take the lead when required to develop patient focussed education and information.
Recognise, prevent and diffuse potential areas of conflict and where required take a key role in the management of the outcome.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership
Act as a role model and expert nurse providing in depth highly specialist clinical knowledge to colleagues through MDT meetings, for patients and carers/relatives.
Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis
Act as a resource for health care professionals by being visible, available, and accessible for support and advice in relation to the management of patients in the speciality.
Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources
Lead in consultations on and contribute to the development of strategies for delivering effective care within a changing environment that improves the quality of care and health outcomes in the specialist area.
Responsible for monitoring health, safety and security of self, the team and others and promote best practice in the ward area.
Ensure systems are in place for risk assessment and minimisation including promoting no blame cultures in order that near misses and incidents are reported.
When required take the lead in investigation of incidents/complaints including providing detailed reports/letters to complainants.
Act as an innovative, enthusiastic role model providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational and professional issues promoting an open and honest and transparent culture.
Demonstrate clinical leadership and challenge speciality and directorate boundaries to enhance and support the patients journey.
Management/Operational
To identify and develop proposals and business cases as required for future service innovation.
Take the lead when required to develop and influence the development of practice/services in the clinical area through the business planning process / service development and in conjunction with Matron, General Manager, Lead Clinician and Assistant Chief Nurse.
Delegate work to match capabilities and workload of team members
Ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being met.
Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care.
Act as the patients advocate and ambassador.
Take the lead when required to develop patient focussed education and information.
Recognise, prevent and diffuse potential areas of conflict and where required take a key role in the management of the outcome.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
- Post registration qualification in speciality
- Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of management experience
- Evidence of developing high standards of patient care
- Clinical experience within renal peritoneal dialysis
- Experience in delivery of dialysis treatments and management
- Lead role in education of staff and patients
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Application of current nursing issues and healthcare governance
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in changing environments
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues
- High level of personal and professional credibility
- Well motivated
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
- Post registration qualification in speciality
- Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of management experience
- Evidence of developing high standards of patient care
- Clinical experience within renal peritoneal dialysis
- Experience in delivery of dialysis treatments and management
- Lead role in education of staff and patients
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Application of current nursing issues and healthcare governance
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in changing environments
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues
- High level of personal and professional credibility
- Well motivated
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).
