Job summary
The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member, and team leader. They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to their team, and coordinate and deliver high quality care. 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.
Main duties of the job
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 midwifery settings they will be called a Midwife.
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
Our 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 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC 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 an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Roles and 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 in line with national pathways, e.g. Liverpool Care Pathway, 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 & 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, e.g. 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
Education & Research Participate in the education of all learners within their area Actively support and assist in preceptorship 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
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.
Communication Ensure all communication, which may be complex, contentious or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner, focusing on improvement and ways to move forward.
Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions.
This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager.
All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Roles and 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 in line with national pathways, e.g. Liverpool Care Pathway, 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 & 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, e.g. 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
Education & Research Participate in the education of all learners within their area Actively support and assist in preceptorship 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
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.
Communication Ensure all communication, which may be complex, contentious or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner, focusing on improvement and ways to move forward.
Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions.
This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager.
All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.
Person Specification
essential and desirable
Essential
- Education and Qualifications - Registered Nurse (Adult) Diploma in Higher Education Post registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience . Teaching / Mentorship qualification
- Experience - Relevant post registration experience at Band 6 level Significant endoscopy experience in Therapeutic procedures . Wide variety of clinical experience. Expert at assisting with variety of endoscopy procedures . Ability to lead a procedure room co-ordinate session . Experience of excellence in leading all /part of a clinical team in practice . Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc.
- Skills and knowledge - 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. Commitment to quality initiatives and research. Clinical decision making skills and ability to prioritise workload. Computer literacy skills
- Personal qualities - Effective role model, demonstrating values of safety, respect, kindness and excellence . Enthusiastic and motivated. Effective team member . Self-starter and able to work on own initiative. Able to remain calm under pressure. Able to act as a patient's advocate. Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive . Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand our Trust values PROUD
- Physical requirements - Ability to work full shift and weekends. Work in an environment with X-rays - able to wear lead aprons
Desirable
- Education and Qualifications - Degree or working towards a degree Masters or working towards a Master level
- Experience - Senior Band 5 level Significant experience in interventional endoscopy procedures Experience of clinical supervision. Proven management experience
- Skills and knowledge - Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator Knowledge of budgets . Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit . Experience of risk management / assessment
essential and desirable
Essential
- Education and Qualifications
- Years of experience
- Skills and Knowledge
Desirable
- Experience, skills & knowledge - Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit . Experience of risk management / assessment. Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator
essential and desirable
Essential
- Years of experience
- skills and knowledge
- personal qualities
Desirable
- Senior Band 5 level Significant experience in interventional endoscopy procedures Experience of clinical supervision Proven management experience
- Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator Knowledge of budgets Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit Experience of risk management / assessment
Person Specification
essential and desirable
Essential
- Education and Qualifications - Registered Nurse (Adult) Diploma in Higher Education Post registration qualification relevant to area of specialty or equivalent experience . Teaching / Mentorship qualification
- Experience - Relevant post registration experience at Band 6 level Significant endoscopy experience in Therapeutic procedures . Wide variety of clinical experience. Expert at assisting with variety of endoscopy procedures . Ability to lead a procedure room co-ordinate session . Experience of excellence in leading all /part of a clinical team in practice . Experience of teaching and supporting learners / new staff etc.
- Skills and knowledge - 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. Commitment to quality initiatives and research. Clinical decision making skills and ability to prioritise workload. Computer literacy skills
- Personal qualities - Effective role model, demonstrating values of safety, respect, kindness and excellence . Enthusiastic and motivated. Effective team member . Self-starter and able to work on own initiative. Able to remain calm under pressure. Able to act as a patient's advocate. Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive . Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand our Trust values PROUD
- Physical requirements - Ability to work full shift and weekends. Work in an environment with X-rays - able to wear lead aprons
Desirable
- Education and Qualifications - Degree or working towards a degree Masters or working towards a Master level
- Experience - Senior Band 5 level Significant experience in interventional endoscopy procedures Experience of clinical supervision. Proven management experience
- Skills and knowledge - Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator Knowledge of budgets . Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit . Experience of risk management / assessment
essential and desirable
Essential
- Education and Qualifications
- Years of experience
- Skills and Knowledge
Desirable
- Experience, skills & knowledge - Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit . Experience of risk management / assessment. Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator
essential and desirable
Essential
- Years of experience
- skills and knowledge
- personal qualities
Desirable
- Senior Band 5 level Significant experience in interventional endoscopy procedures Experience of clinical supervision Proven management experience
- Ability / experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator Knowledge of budgets Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit Experience of risk management / assessment
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
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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).