Job summary
Senior Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse /Sister - Intensive Care, Band 6
Site: West Middlesex (Occasional Chelsea site)The West Middlesex Hospital Intensive Care Unit comprise of a combination of Level two and Level Intensive Care beds. We care for a broad range of critically ill patients and offer a friendly and supportive working environment were education is seen as a priority.
This is an exciting opportunity for nurses with experience in intensive care: You will have completed your intensive care course, have experience of supporting learners and be keen to pursue your career in intensive care. The band 6 role focuses upon the development of nurses, involvement in project work before moving on to develop skills in coordinating of our general intensive care unit.You will be given a structured education plan to meet your individual needs to help you to continue to develop as an intensive care nurse.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member, and team leader. They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects / management functions as delegated by the Sister / Charge Nurse. They will role model the identified Trust values at all times.
In general settings, they will be the assigned deputy for their manager, generally known as a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse, coordinating clinical, managerial and education requirements of the area, and being a role model for team members, whilst delivering and overseeing high standards of care.
In specialist settings, they will have a significant level of specialist clinical knowledge and expertise in the clinical functions of care delivery. They will provide advice and guidance also, and generally be known as a senior staff nurse.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinical
- Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives
- Lead on complex clinical care for patients within their area
- Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy
- Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trust policies and objectives
- Coordinate discharges and transfers, promoting timely and safe processes for them
- Ensure that patient flow and the management of beds is effective and safe
- Ensure the delivery of high quality end of life care through the provision of holistic palliative and terminal care
- Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients
- Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required
- Understand the Trust clinical governance framework, and participate in the promoting and safeguarding of high standards of care, through effective risk management & governance, and adherence to the Trust values
- Ensure that the team promote, ensure and adhere to the Trust safeguarding polices
- Undertake effective multi professionally work with colleagues to deliver care
- Coordinate and manage nurse led clinics where appropriate
- Coordinate specialist functions, including making clinical decisions where appropriate
- Monitor quality of standards of care, in line with CQC requirements and Trust and Divisional objectives
- Deliver and supervise a high quality patient experience
- Work with manager to collect and disseminate data on quality indicators etc, in line with national and Trust objectives
- Maintain a safe working environment, including ensuring equipment is safe, and used in line with Trust policy and values
- Promote and maintain patient safety at all times, including proactively implementing falls prevention
- Lead role in the detection, management and prevention of safeguarding issues
- Have an awareness of current professional and clinical developments within their area of practice and promote this to others
- Leadership and management:
- Manage the day to day staffing arrangements and rotas, to ensure safe levels of practice
- Be a shift coordinator on a regular basis where appropriate
- Ensure staff adhere to Trust protocols of care, eg Infection Control
- Take continuing responsibility for the Ward / Department in absence of manager
- Participate in senior nurse / unit on call rota / bleep holder (some areas, eg paediatrics) as appropriate
- Lead and manage their own clinical team within general clinical areas, and of the total team in the absence of the manager, in line with Trust values
- Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups, and staff generally within the Division and the Trust
- Contribute to the effective management of the area by ensuring correct levels of staff are in place to deliver and assist with the planning of off duty rotas
- Assist in the delivery of induction / orientation of new staff
- Act as a role model, ensuring staff work to Trust guidelines and values
- Supervise, under the direction of their manager, the work of qualified and unqualified staff and learners
- Provide clinical support and guidance to staff
- Act as a resource for clinical knowledge to staff
- Initiate action on complaints & incident management and responses, and assist in their investigation and resolution
- Participate in recruitment and selection, and develop effective selection and interviewing skills
- Undertake appraisals of staff, following training
- Chair team meetings as required
- Lead on specific projects, as indicated and agreed by manager
- Have a working knowledge of budget arrangements for area, focussing on cost effectiveness and quality, to ensure maximum use of resource
- Understand and manage local change with team members, including the embedding of new projects
3.Education & research:
- Participate in the education of all learners within their area
- Actively support and assist in preceptor ship and in pre-registration student support, supervision and guidance including mentorship where appropriate
- Identify and respond to learning needs for area
- Develop and deliver or organise local training sessions, mindful of the Trust values
- Facilitate others in the development of informal teaching skills
- Participate in the annual training needs analysis for their area
- Participate in any local or related research projects, clinical trials etc
- Apply and encourage others to utilise evidence based practice and relevant research findings in practice
- Identify areas of nursing / midwifery research within their area that will be of benefit, and encourage and educate other staff to recognise the importance of research
- Participate in clinical supervision / acting as supervisor
- Professional development:
- Maintain professional registration
- Ensure mandatory training and a satisfactory appraisal is in date
- Undertake a professional development plan and demonstrate achievement of objectives
- Ensure adherence to Trust policy and guidelines at all times
- Role model Trust values at all times.
PLEASE SEE JD/PS DOCUMENT FOR FULL DETAILS
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinical
- Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives
- Lead on complex clinical care for patients within their area
- Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy
- Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trust policies and objectives
- Coordinate discharges and transfers, promoting timely and safe processes for them
- Ensure that patient flow and the management of beds is effective and safe
- Ensure the delivery of high quality end of life care through the provision of holistic palliative and terminal care
- Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients
- Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required
- Understand the Trust clinical governance framework, and participate in the promoting and safeguarding of high standards of care, through effective risk management & governance, and adherence to the Trust values
- Ensure that the team promote, ensure and adhere to the Trust safeguarding polices
- Undertake effective multi professionally work with colleagues to deliver care
- Coordinate and manage nurse led clinics where appropriate
- Coordinate specialist functions, including making clinical decisions where appropriate
- Monitor quality of standards of care, in line with CQC requirements and Trust and Divisional objectives
- Deliver and supervise a high quality patient experience
- Work with manager to collect and disseminate data on quality indicators etc, in line with national and Trust objectives
- Maintain a safe working environment, including ensuring equipment is safe, and used in line with Trust policy and values
- Promote and maintain patient safety at all times, including proactively implementing falls prevention
- Lead role in the detection, management and prevention of safeguarding issues
- Have an awareness of current professional and clinical developments within their area of practice and promote this to others
- Leadership and management:
- Manage the day to day staffing arrangements and rotas, to ensure safe levels of practice
- Be a shift coordinator on a regular basis where appropriate
- Ensure staff adhere to Trust protocols of care, eg Infection Control
- Take continuing responsibility for the Ward / Department in absence of manager
- Participate in senior nurse / unit on call rota / bleep holder (some areas, eg paediatrics) as appropriate
- Lead and manage their own clinical team within general clinical areas, and of the total team in the absence of the manager, in line with Trust values
- Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups, and staff generally within the Division and the Trust
- Contribute to the effective management of the area by ensuring correct levels of staff are in place to deliver and assist with the planning of off duty rotas
- Assist in the delivery of induction / orientation of new staff
- Act as a role model, ensuring staff work to Trust guidelines and values
- Supervise, under the direction of their manager, the work of qualified and unqualified staff and learners
- Provide clinical support and guidance to staff
- Act as a resource for clinical knowledge to staff
- Initiate action on complaints & incident management and responses, and assist in their investigation and resolution
- Participate in recruitment and selection, and develop effective selection and interviewing skills
- Undertake appraisals of staff, following training
- Chair team meetings as required
- Lead on specific projects, as indicated and agreed by manager
- Have a working knowledge of budget arrangements for area, focussing on cost effectiveness and quality, to ensure maximum use of resource
- Understand and manage local change with team members, including the embedding of new projects
3.Education & research:
- Participate in the education of all learners within their area
- Actively support and assist in preceptor ship and in pre-registration student support, supervision and guidance including mentorship where appropriate
- Identify and respond to learning needs for area
- Develop and deliver or organise local training sessions, mindful of the Trust values
- Facilitate others in the development of informal teaching skills
- Participate in the annual training needs analysis for their area
- Participate in any local or related research projects, clinical trials etc
- Apply and encourage others to utilise evidence based practice and relevant research findings in practice
- Identify areas of nursing / midwifery research within their area that will be of benefit, and encourage and educate other staff to recognise the importance of research
- Participate in clinical supervision / acting as supervisor
- Professional development:
- Maintain professional registration
- Ensure mandatory training and a satisfactory appraisal is in date
- Undertake a professional development plan and demonstrate achievement of objectives
- Ensure adherence to Trust policy and guidelines at all times
- Role model Trust values at all times.
PLEASE SEE JD/PS DOCUMENT FOR FULL DETAILS
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post reg experience at Band 5 level
- Wide variety of clinical experience.
- Experience of excellence in leading all /part of a clinical team in practice
- Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc
Desirable
- BICU experience (for Chelsea and Westminster site jobs)
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Diploma in Higher education or Degree
- Critical Care Course
- Evidence of teaching / mentorship qualification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery
- Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
- Proven leadership and deputising skills in clinical area
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
- Knowledge of current challenging and issues in nursing
- Commitment to teaching and learning for self and others
- Computer literacy skills
Desirable
- Commitment to quality initiatives and research
- Clinical decision making skills and ability to prioritise workload
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post reg experience at Band 5 level
- Wide variety of clinical experience.
- Experience of excellence in leading all /part of a clinical team in practice
- Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc
Desirable
- BICU experience (for Chelsea and Westminster site jobs)
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Diploma in Higher education or Degree
- Critical Care Course
- Evidence of teaching / mentorship qualification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty, and excellence in care delivery
- Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
- Proven leadership and deputising skills in clinical area
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
- Knowledge of current challenging and issues in nursing
- Commitment to teaching and learning for self and others
- Computer literacy skills
Desirable
- Commitment to quality initiatives and research
- Clinical decision making skills and ability to prioritise workload
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).