Job summary
The Senior Sister / Charge nurse within the Emergency Department will support and lead staff to ensure high quality care is delivered to those attending the department. The role carries the continuing responsibility for the management of the department, as delegated by the Matron Lead, together with the provision of a twenty four hour expert emergency nurse service.
The role includes working closely and effectively with the multi-disciplinary team in the management of the Emergency Department. This includes the support and leadership provided to nursing and support staff within the Emergency Department and Urgent Care Centre. The role also includes the continuing responsibility for the effective delivery of the philosophy, policies, and standards of care and morale of the department in line with the Trust values - Excellence, Respect, Kindness and Safety.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will aim to ensure that all patients are provided with a safe and high quality standard of care. They will be aware of the Care Quality Commission standards and support the multi- disciplinary team ensuring that they are maintained. The post holder also has clinical, teaching, managerial, and staff development responsibilities.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England. We have two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinical/ Professional RoleWorking autonomously whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, assessing and managing a caseload of patients within the Emergency department. Maintain effectivecommunication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure seamless service delivery.
- To act as a role model of expert clinical practice.
- To participate in the initial assessment and streaming of all patients attending the department advising care needs in accordance to the clinical evidence available. Inform patients of expected time waits in accordance with Patient Charter Standards.
- To ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to a high standard. Be a competent user of and participate in the ongoing development of the Electronic Patient Record.
- To initiate care and treatment for all patients on an individual basis assessing care needs, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care using researched-based practice and agreed nursing models.
- To work in close liaison with other members of the multi-disciplinary team communicating relevant information to families, ensuring the right to confidentiality of the patient and making sure that the information is realistic and up to date.
- To participate in quality and audit initiatives within the department.
- To use clinical expertise to manage clinical priorities appropriately.
- Maintain a safe and acceptable environment for patients, visitors, students and staff, reporting and taking appropriate action on any hazards, incidents, faulty equipment or inadequate standards of cleaning. Coordinate the reporting of all such incidents for the area in liaison with the Clinical Nurse Manager and Divisional Risk Manager.
- To ensure that all patients who use the emergency department service do so in a timely manner ensuring equality, privacy and dignity needs are met.
- To challenge practice so that the best and most appropriate treatment is given to the patient. Managerial:
- To manage the department in the absence of the senior staff or as part of a planned development demonstrating effective time management and leadership skills. Seek advice where known expertise is available in a dynamic approach to problem solving.
- To work with the multi-disciplinary team to proactively identify areas for improving nursing practice and service delivery.
Please refer to JD for more in detailed description and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Clinical/ Professional RoleWorking autonomously whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, assessing and managing a caseload of patients within the Emergency department. Maintain effectivecommunication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure seamless service delivery.
- To act as a role model of expert clinical practice.
- To participate in the initial assessment and streaming of all patients attending the department advising care needs in accordance to the clinical evidence available. Inform patients of expected time waits in accordance with Patient Charter Standards.
- To ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to a high standard. Be a competent user of and participate in the ongoing development of the Electronic Patient Record.
- To initiate care and treatment for all patients on an individual basis assessing care needs, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care using researched-based practice and agreed nursing models.
- To work in close liaison with other members of the multi-disciplinary team communicating relevant information to families, ensuring the right to confidentiality of the patient and making sure that the information is realistic and up to date.
- To participate in quality and audit initiatives within the department.
- To use clinical expertise to manage clinical priorities appropriately.
- Maintain a safe and acceptable environment for patients, visitors, students and staff, reporting and taking appropriate action on any hazards, incidents, faulty equipment or inadequate standards of cleaning. Coordinate the reporting of all such incidents for the area in liaison with the Clinical Nurse Manager and Divisional Risk Manager.
- To ensure that all patients who use the emergency department service do so in a timely manner ensuring equality, privacy and dignity needs are met.
- To challenge practice so that the best and most appropriate treatment is given to the patient. Managerial:
- To manage the department in the absence of the senior staff or as part of a planned development demonstrating effective time management and leadership skills. Seek advice where known expertise is available in a dynamic approach to problem solving.
- To work with the multi-disciplinary team to proactively identify areas for improving nursing practice and service delivery.
Please refer to JD for more in detailed description and responsibilities
Person Specification
application and interview
Essential
- Nursing degree
- ALS
- ED Course
- Current ED experience
- Mentorship/PS/PA training
Desirable
- ANTC
- 4 years plus ED experience
- Leadership course
- Audit experience
- Experience in Trauma Unit/Major Trauma Centre
Person Specification
application and interview
Essential
- Nursing degree
- ALS
- ED Course
- Current ED experience
- Mentorship/PS/PA training
Desirable
- ANTC
- 4 years plus ED experience
- Leadership course
- Audit experience
- Experience in Trauma Unit/Major Trauma Centre
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).