Junior Sister/Charge Nurse Endoscopy

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

To work according to the NMC Code and relevant professional guidelines and frameworks including the 6 Cs as a named nurse / key worker for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for:

The assessment of care and health education needs.

The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient.

To demonstrate experience and skills in:

Clinical Practice

Facilitation and teaching

Management

To ensure effective communication with patients, relatives, carers and the multidisciplinary team.

To participate in preceptorship programmes as appropriate and act as a facilitator / mentor / preceptor / role model to less experienced staff

To provide supervision, support and education to junior staff, unqualified staff and students.

Develop, lead and manage a patient centred nursing service delivered by professional staff ensuring the highest possible standards of care

To deputise for the Departmental Manager in her / his absence.

To manage and develop new clinics/ lists and staff working within the area.

Contribute significantly towards the strategic and operational development of the Unit

Support the Departmental Manger in the recruitment and selection process of nursing staff

Support the Departmental Manager in the monitoring of sickness absence

To be able to work countywide as required by the Directorate / Service

RISK ASSESSMENT

The post involves manual handling activities and exposure to body fluids and chemicals. May involve some VDU work and individuals may be / are exposed to violence and aggression.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care Responsibilities

Acting as a Named Nurse, to maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing.

To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals.

To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.

To provide information which enables patients to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle?

To complete patient documentation correctly.

To work with the Departmental Manager in establishing and monitoring protocols / care pathways.

To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication with patients, relatives and other staff.

To support peoples equality, diversity and rights at all times.

To safe guard vulnerable adults in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.

To ensure that patient safety is maintained by the delegation of patient care to nurses with appropriate level of skill at all times and report any accidents / incidents to the Departmental Manager.

Professional Development and Education Responsibilities

To develop own teaching skills and participate in staff / student education programmes.

To help maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff.

To attend Trust / local orientation programmes and mandatory training sessions.

To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with PREP requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice.

To contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own Personal Development Programme, supporting the Departmental Manager in staff appraisals / PDR process.

To support the Departmental Manager in the development and implementation of nursing practice guidelines, standards and policies.

To provide training and development of the junior staff, student nurses and health care assistants to ensure a high level of nursing care is provided to patients.

Maintains accurate records of training and development for all staff within the department,

Organise and provide training programmes in accordance with the needs of the department developing training plans annually in conjunction with the Departmental Manager.

Professional and Clinical Leadership Responsibilities

Deputises for the Departmental Manager and liaises with members of the multi-disciplinary team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders, to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently

Is responsible for leading and co-ordinating the Department in the absence of the Departmental Manager

Is actively involved in the dissemination of information to all staff e.g. Team Brief, Unit meetings

Acts as an ambassador/role model for the organisation and the nursing profession

Maintains their NMC registration, ensuring that own work and the work of other staff always adhere to the NMC code of conduct

To promote and deliver Health Education within the clinical area and advise patients, relatives and others in Health Promotion issues where necessary

Ensure that high standards of care are maintained within the department and where necessary address issues and instigate change in conjunction with the departmental Manager

To monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies.

To manage the departmental allocated budget effectively to remain within financial constraints.

To inform and discuss any nursing issues with Departmental Manager.

To support Departmental Manager and Directorate management team in developing the Endoscopy Service and managing requests for scheduling changes within the service.

To support the Departmental Manager in the day to day discipline within the department

To participate in the workforce development, selection and interviewing of nursing staff within the Directorate.

To support departmental manager in the management of staff absence as per Trust policy

Maintains the custody, checking and administration of all drugs in accordance with the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust policy.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse on sub part 1 or 2 of the NMC register
• Evidence of continuing education

Desirable

• Mentoring or Coaching and Assessing
• Understanding of Endoscopy
• Recognised Leadership Course

Personal Qualities

Essential

• High Professional standards
• Able to work in a team
• Able to work under own initiative and guide others
• Ability to think clearly under pressure
• Provides leadership and support to all members of the team
• Able to deal with the emotional aspects of the job
• Able to deal with exposure to bereavement and challenging behaviour Enthusiastic & assertive
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Motivated

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• The post holder will be required to work countywide as the service requires
• Participate in the on call rota for the Directorate

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Good organisational / time management skills
• Able to interpret and adhere to Trust and departmental policies protocols, procedures and guidelines
• Effective communicator both written and verbal
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to prioritise work
• Flexible to change in demands of service
• Understanding of Clinical Risk and Clinical Governance
• Understanding of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
• Ability to identify personal development needs
• Ability to support junior / unregistered staff / students

Experience

Essential

• Significant proven knowledge and experience in the speciality
• Can demonstrate experience of staff management
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates skills in leadership and management

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).