Theatre Junior Sister / Charge nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

To lead the provision of care in accordance with the Trust Policies reflecting current trends and developments in nursing/anaesthetics, and the NHS.

In conjunction with the staff team, to assist in developing and maintaining a Department philosophy and model of care.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, actively seeking evidence based practice, which will improve the quality of care and meet the needs of the patient. A holistic approach to caring should be planned that will include the appropriate level of physiological; pathological; spiritual, socio-economical and cultural aspects which influence the care of clients within your specific speciality.

Under the supervision of the Theatre/Anaesthetic Co-Ordinator to lead in setting goals and benchmarking standards of care. Develop tools to improve the quality of the service and co-ordinate clinical services across the Department.

To comply with and participate in the Trusts framework for Clinical Governance within the Department area.

In conjunction with the Theatre/Anaesthetic Coordinator provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical and psychological wellbeing of staff, patients/clients and their relatives/carers. Identify clinical risks and ensure that appropriate action is implemented in accordance with the Trust Risk Management policy.

Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Theatre/Anaesthetic Co-Ordinator.

In the absence or as delegated by the Theatre/Anaesthetic Co-Ordinator initiate investigations of untoward incidents, accidents, complaints and other relevant information.

Monitor the quality of patient care and action audit information to achieve agreed standards under the direction of the Theatre/Anaesthetic Co-Ordinator.

Ensure that theatre/nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).

Take clinical lead in allocated specialist area of expertise including rotating in all perioperative areas; Anaesthetics, Scrub and Recovery.

Ensure through good practice that customer care initiatives are improved and sustained. Act as a resource for advice to patients, relatives/careers and staff.

To actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients and staff appreciating national strategy requirements.

Communication

Provide support mechanism for sharing good practice within the Department and Trust wide. Assist in the programme and provide clinical supervision, as required for all registered nurses/ODPs working in the Department.

Delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members and evaluate outcomes in conjunction with the Theatre/Anaesthetic Coordinators.

Maintain and promote effective communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and other Wards/Departments, including developing your formal presentation skills.

Promote the corporate image of Chelsea and Westminster Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, to all individuals, groups and organisations both within the Trust and to the community at large.

Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, including support staff to promote a cohesive theatre team and the achievement of team objectives.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment for colleagues, patients and visitors.

Contribute to Directorate / Theatre Bleep arrangements as required.

Human Resources

Assist in the management of staff attendance, poor performance, disciplinary and grievance issues in the clinical area.

Actively manage own annual leave in line with Trust and local Policy and Procedure and as delegated help others to do the same.

Assist in the recruitment, retention and selection of staff.

Carry out 1:1s and PDRs of staff as delegated by the Theatre/Anaesthetic Coordinators. Understand the impact of individual PDPs on the learning needs of the department.

Financial Responsibility

Assist the Theatre/ Anaesthetic Coordinator in the effective and efficient use of resources by adhering to the procedures for the use of supplies, the activation of the nurse bank/alteration of nurse duty rotas and ordering or accessing of equipment.

Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix are scheduled to reflect the workload and meet the needs of the patient.

Policy development

Lead on delegated projects relating to local policy development.

Under the supervision of the Theatre/Anaesthetic/Recovery Co-ordinator to work on delegated projects relating to local policy development.

To be actively involved in the implementation of Trust policies and procedures at department level, reinforcing their use.

To actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients and staff appreciating national strategy requirements.

Service Development

To participate in staff education and development, including orientation and supervision and act as a mentor and resource for learners and the theatre team and the inter-professional team.

Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills, using the Trusts Performance Review System, enabling standards of patient care to be constantly monitored and improved.

To participate in the business planning process, helping to identify areas for service development.

Information Management

Identify areas where local audit is needed, conduct the audit and analyse the data with support.

To be actively involved in maintaining data quality on CERNER or similar systems in the future.

Undertake relevant training for electronic information systems in place and under development.

Following local guidelines order relevant tests and access results reported on CERNER.

Participate in the collection and analysis of audit and research data as required.

To have an active email account and act as role model for others.

Other Duties

To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as requested.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Post Graduate Course
• Mentorship in Practice or Equivalent
• Minimum 2 years at Band 5 with relevant post-registration experience

Desirable

• Leadership/Management Course
• Experience in the supervision of Junior Staff/others

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF

Employer's website

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