Junior Charge Nurse

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 14 May 2025

Job summary

Ron Johnson is a highly specialised HIV/ Oncology/ Dermatology ward consisting of 19 en-suite side rooms. We are a tertiary referral unit for HIV and HIV related malignancy.

We are a dynamic ward and provide care to patients with varied nursing needs including, administering chemotherapy for patients as an in-patient, delivering excellent patient centered palliative care while supporting families through this often difficult time, we provide care for HIV positive patients and manage their various health needs. We have a highly skilled multidisciplinary team who are dedicated to our specialty and pride themselves in excellent diagnostics, treatment, holistic therapies and nursing care. We have a reputation for being a strong team who strive to deliver excellent evidenced based nursing care while also being friendly and approachable.

In this role you will become a member of our highly skilled nursing team. We strongly believe in supporting our staff to reach their full potential and you will be effectively supported in order to equip you with the necessary skills and attributes required.

We will offer many internal and external courses to the right candidate to gain competencies in many specialised areas including Palliative care, the administration of chemotherapy agents, mentorship, and HIV care for example. You will be expected to work a full range of shifts including long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

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 Ward Manager. They will role model the identified Trust values at all times.

They will be the assigned deputy for their manager, 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.

Provide high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations.

Work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines, whilst also being aware of the importance of their role in supporting members of the team, and always adhering to the Trust values, and in accordance with NMC regulations.

Maintain high standards of professional and ethical responsibility, and accountability and be aware of the medico-legal aspects of nursing, in line with professional, regulating and local guidance.

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 are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

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.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

289-SC-30

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. 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 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

2. 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 the absence of the manager

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 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

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

4. 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

5. 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.