University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

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Job summary

Do you want....

To ensure that our patients receive quality care?
Bespoke development opportunities?
To enhance your motivation and passion in your work?
To be part of a forward facing research driven Trust?
Yes? ....Then come and be part of the Specialist Medicine team to deliver 'Caring at its Best'

There are few careers that are as rewarding as one in the NHS, or that gives you the opportunity to work with such a variety of people. Specialist Medicine offers you the opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of patients and their families.

You will also be expected to work Long Day: 07.30 - 20.00 and Night: 19.30 - 08.00 as service needs indicate. As Ward Sister/Charge Nurse you will be expected to work Monday to Friday 07.30 - 15.30

Main duties of the job

As Ward Sister/Charge Nurse you will

Take 24-hour accountability and responsibility for your ward area
Be visible, accessible and responsive to the needs of service users, patients, carers and the public.
Provide direction, effective and inspirational leadership to the nursing and multi-disciplinary team (including ancillary and clinical support staff) within your area for which they are accountable.
Act as an expert clinical practitioner providing through themselves and their ward team an excellent quality of care to patients and service users.
Act as a clinical and managerial role model within the ward team, directorate and across the wider organisation.
Take responsibility for the provision of a supportive learning environment for all students on placement within the ward /unit for which they are responsible.
Practice clinically in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for a defined caseload. You will be ward based and practice clinically at least 50% of your working time.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:

high-quality care for all,
being a great place to work,
partnerships for impact, and
research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by newvaluesand we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

we are compassionate,
we are proud,
we are inclusive, and
we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Date posted

21 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-5879950-ESM

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary Nhs Trust

Ward 38 Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Motivate all team members and lead innovation and expertise in clinical practice by example.
Take responsibility for ensuring that all learners in their area are appropriately supported and competently assessed in line with NMC guidelines and other professional bodies.
Through effective communication, disseminate information across the health care teams and CMGs.
Communicate and share clinical experiences and good practice within and across CMGs.
Resolve conflict as speedily as circumstances allow and ensure feedback and planning for the future occurs.
Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.
Act in a professional manner and ensure self and ward staff adhere to the UHL Uniform policy at all times.

Practice clinically by actively participating in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based care for a defined caseload.

Contribute to the continual improvement in patient care utilising national and local agendas, including Standards for Better Health and UHL Business and Strategy plans (Eight Pillars Strategy) and also peer review.

Monitor the quality of patient care delivered to ensure that patients and users receive the highest standards of care at all times and participate in the regular audits and evaluation of patient satisfaction.

please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Motivate all team members and lead innovation and expertise in clinical practice by example.
Take responsibility for ensuring that all learners in their area are appropriately supported and competently assessed in line with NMC guidelines and other professional bodies.
Through effective communication, disseminate information across the health care teams and CMGs.
Communicate and share clinical experiences and good practice within and across CMGs.
Resolve conflict as speedily as circumstances allow and ensure feedback and planning for the future occurs.
Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.
Act in a professional manner and ensure self and ward staff adhere to the UHL Uniform policy at all times.

Practice clinically by actively participating in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based care for a defined caseload.

Contribute to the continual improvement in patient care utilising national and local agendas, including Standards for Better Health and UHL Business and Strategy plans (Eight Pillars Strategy) and also peer review.

Monitor the quality of patient care delivered to ensure that patients and users receive the highest standards of care at all times and participate in the regular audits and evaluation of patient satisfaction.

please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.

Person Specification

Education/Experience

Essential

RGN - First Level- NMC pin with no restrictions
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Deputy sister/Leader experience

Desirable

Educated to Degree level
Specialist Medicine Experience or similar

Experience and Leadership

Essential

Experience and Ability to motivate ward teams
Evidence of Leadership skills
Awareness of ward leader role/expectations

Desirable

LEO or Band 6 Grade Development Program.

Patient & User Involvement

Essential

Audit experience

Desirable

Experience of pro actively seeking patient and public feedback

Person Specification

Education/Experience

Essential

RGN - First Level- NMC pin with no restrictions
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Deputy sister/Leader experience

Desirable

Educated to Degree level
Specialist Medicine Experience or similar

Experience and Leadership

Essential

Experience and Ability to motivate ward teams
Evidence of Leadership skills
Awareness of ward leader role/expectations

Desirable

LEO or Band 6 Grade Development Program.

Patient & User Involvement

Essential

Audit experience

Desirable

Experience of pro actively seeking patient and public feedback

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary Nhs Trust

Ward 38 Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary Nhs Trust

Ward 38 Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Employer's website

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