Job summary
An opportunity has arisen at Glenfield Hospital - Ward 17 on our 30 bedded respiratory ward for a permanent Band 6 Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse .Successful applicants will be focused and can manage day to day activity of the ward, working closely with the CDU team, Flow Coordinators , Bed Coordinators, Matron and Respiratory Clinicians.
The ideal candidate would assist the ward manager in the leadership of the ward. Acting as a role model, you will lead in ensuring safe, compassionate, quality care for all our patients, staff and visitors. Also to ensure that staff training and developmental needs are met through individual teaching, assessment and support. You will be involved in HR including appraisal, recruitment, and sickness and absence management, ensure that quality and strategic objectives are met, both for the ward and the Trust, and be responsible for the day-to-day running of the ward in the ward manager's absence
Ideally you will have either respiratory or acute medical nursing experience, hold (or working towards) a recognised teaching qualification, and have evidence of post-registration continuing development. We are looking for a creative and inspiring individual who is motivated by the desire to provide a high standard of nursing care, come and join our team.
For more information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact our ward sister Sian Lewington or Matron Gill Hyam on 01162583315/3185
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients.
Leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process.
Deputise and take charge of the given area regularly in the absence of the Ward/Unit Manager who has 24 hour accountability and responsibility.
Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the ward team.
Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.
Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 14,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
o We focus on what matters most
o We treat others how we would like to be treated
o We are passionate and creative in our work
o We do what we say we are going to do
o We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure that the delivery of care to own patients and for all patients when in charge meet the standards determined by the Ward/Unit Manager and the Standards for Better Health.
Share responsibility with the Ward/Unit Manager to ensure that the highest standards of infection prevention and control are practiced at all times.
Contribute to the development of CMG and Trust policies, procedures andclinical guidelines and ensure compliance of self and others.
Take due regard of the importance of the effect and consequence of the ward/care environment with regard to its physical, psychological and social effects on patients and care delivery.
Promote, develop and implement patient and public involvement activities in the ward area, leading to service improvement.
Ensure that self and team members act at all times to provide a personalised service to patients in accordance with agreed standards and promote quality, diversity and rights.
Contribute to setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care to the optimum level and lead the improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research.
Ensure that self and all nursing staff practice at all times in accordance withthe NMC Code of Professional Conduct, raising any concerns with theWard/Unit Manager and action as directed.
Participate in ward audits and the development and implementation ofrelevant action plans and implementation of changes as required.
Participate in service redesign, reconfiguration projects effecting change and new ways of working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure that the delivery of care to own patients and for all patients when in charge meet the standards determined by the Ward/Unit Manager and the Standards for Better Health.
Share responsibility with the Ward/Unit Manager to ensure that the highest standards of infection prevention and control are practiced at all times.
Contribute to the development of CMG and Trust policies, procedures andclinical guidelines and ensure compliance of self and others.
Take due regard of the importance of the effect and consequence of the ward/care environment with regard to its physical, psychological and social effects on patients and care delivery.
Promote, develop and implement patient and public involvement activities in the ward area, leading to service improvement.
Ensure that self and team members act at all times to provide a personalised service to patients in accordance with agreed standards and promote quality, diversity and rights.
Contribute to setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care to the optimum level and lead the improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research.
Ensure that self and all nursing staff practice at all times in accordance withthe NMC Code of Professional Conduct, raising any concerns with theWard/Unit Manager and action as directed.
Participate in ward audits and the development and implementation ofrelevant action plans and implementation of changes as required.
Participate in service redesign, reconfiguration projects effecting change and new ways of working.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- Recognised Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
- Degree in a nursing or health related subject
Clinical skills & knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates high level of clinical expertise.
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Experience of research/audit/quality service improvements
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate level of experience/position within a relevant specialty
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- Recognised Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
- Degree in a nursing or health related subject
Clinical skills & knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates high level of clinical expertise.
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Experience of research/audit/quality service improvements
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate level of experience/position within a relevant specialty
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).
