Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to
join our Trauma & Orthopedic A ward at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital as
a band 6 Junior Sister/Charge hand, to work within an existing well established
nursing service. The ideal candidates will be developed to work expertly to
optimise patient care and must also be a team player who can collaborate and
work closely with the existing ward team to promote excellence in patient care.
The vacancy is for a 9 month secondment.
We
are committed to the development of our staff and are keen to offer
the chance to build on your skills with the support of our well
established team & Practice Development. You should be able to
prioritise your workload alongside managing a team and be keen to continue your
ongoing professional development with a commitment to the trauma &
orthopaedic unit.
If you are a team player who is motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and are
looking for the opportunity to work as a junior sister/charge hand then we
would like to hear from you. In return we can offer excellent opportunities for
your personal and professional growth and support your career development in
our busy and friendly Team.
For more information or to arrange
an informal visit, please contact ward manager Kate Davies at kate.davies19@nhs.net or ext 39554
**This vacancy is currently only open to internal
applicants from Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust**
Main duties of the job
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 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
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large
acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute
services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a
larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from
three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our
caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred
care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to
work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our
everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are proud to have achieved Timewise
accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working
within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a
DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check
(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting
Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Job description
Job 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 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.
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.
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
Maintains their NMC registration, ensuring that own work and the work of other staff always adhere to the NMC code of conduct
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 prepare duty rota for the department, providing effective and well balanced staff cover to meet the requirements of the service and ensuring presence of a suitably qualified and experienced nurse at all times, taking onto account budgetary constraints.
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
Maintains the custody, checking and administration of all drugs in accordance with the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust policy.
Orientates staff to the department, developing an orientation plan giving exposure to all areas.
Actively assists in the investigation of complaints and draft responses as required.
Attend meetings in the absence of the Departmental Manager
To contribute to the setting and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining standards.
To maintain awareness of the national, professional and local quality issue relevant to the delivery of nursing services, e.g. Clinical Governance.
To uphold quality initiatives that improve customer care and enhance the interface between staff, patients, and visitors.
To participate in the audit process for monitoring and reviewing nursing quality.
To be aware of personal responsibilities in relation to the maintenance of a safe environment and identification of potential risks for all personnel, patients and visitors, taking action as and when required.
To participate in maintaining a clean environment.
The post holder will familiarise themselves with relevant Trust policies and procedures and comply with these at all times.
To identify own training needs, to ensure individual competence in the use of all equipment provided for use.
To maintain a safe environment and ensure all appropriate general risk assessments are carried out within 24 hours of admission document and plan care accordingly e.g. manual handling, pressure risks, slips trips and falls, nutrition, safeguarding.
Job description
Job 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 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.
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.
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
Maintains their NMC registration, ensuring that own work and the work of other staff always adhere to the NMC code of conduct
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 prepare duty rota for the department, providing effective and well balanced staff cover to meet the requirements of the service and ensuring presence of a suitably qualified and experienced nurse at all times, taking onto account budgetary constraints.
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
Maintains the custody, checking and administration of all drugs in accordance with the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust policy.
Orientates staff to the department, developing an orientation plan giving exposure to all areas.
Actively assists in the investigation of complaints and draft responses as required.
Attend meetings in the absence of the Departmental Manager
To contribute to the setting and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining standards.
To maintain awareness of the national, professional and local quality issue relevant to the delivery of nursing services, e.g. Clinical Governance.
To uphold quality initiatives that improve customer care and enhance the interface between staff, patients, and visitors.
To participate in the audit process for monitoring and reviewing nursing quality.
To be aware of personal responsibilities in relation to the maintenance of a safe environment and identification of potential risks for all personnel, patients and visitors, taking action as and when required.
To participate in maintaining a clean environment.
The post holder will familiarise themselves with relevant Trust policies and procedures and comply with these at all times.
To identify own training needs, to ensure individual competence in the use of all equipment provided for use.
To maintain a safe environment and ensure all appropriate general risk assessments are carried out within 24 hours of admission document and plan care accordingly e.g. manual handling, pressure risks, slips trips and falls, nutrition, safeguarding.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on sub part 1 of the professional register
- Evidence of continuing education
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification
- Degree or working towards
- Teaching and Assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate experience in speciality at Band 5
- Can demonstrate experience of staff management
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates skills in leadership and management
- Experience of complaints management
Desirable
- Significant proven knowledge and experience in the speciality
Internal Job Vacancy
Essential
- This vacancy is currently only open to internal applicants from Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Could you please confirm below that you are a current member of staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on sub part 1 of the professional register
- Evidence of continuing education
- NMC recognised Mentorship qualification
- Degree or working towards
- Teaching and Assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate experience in speciality at Band 5
- Can demonstrate experience of staff management
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates skills in leadership and management
- Experience of complaints management
Desirable
- Significant proven knowledge and experience in the speciality
Internal Job Vacancy
Essential
- This vacancy is currently only open to internal applicants from Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Could you please confirm below that you are a current member of staff.
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
