Job summary
Band 6 Sister/Charge nurse working on ward 14 general surgery, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. Under the Supervision of the ward manager.
Main duties of the job
To support the Senior Sister in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care and services for a variety of patients.
To provide clinical and managerial leadership for nursing and support staff and to take responsibility in the absence of the Senior Sister.
About us
o To participate in the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualisedcare for surgical patientso To recognise changes in patients conditions which require the intervention of others and referon as appropriateTo clearly present the patients point of view to others, including promoting and protecting theinterest and dignity of patientso Ensure own practice is evidenced based and contribute to the development of nursing practicein own area
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures andguidelines of Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust. To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained. And act whenstandards are not being maintained Act as a clinical role model, ensuring clinical expertise and practice is enhanced To provide mentorship and preceptorship as required To support the Senior Sister in providing a suitable & effective learning and developmentenvironment for students and other staff members. To take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, includingidentifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with reregistrationrequirements .
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures andguidelines of Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust. To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained. And act whenstandards are not being maintained Act as a clinical role model, ensuring clinical expertise and practice is enhanced To provide mentorship and preceptorship as required To support the Senior Sister in providing a suitable & effective learning and developmentenvironment for students and other staff members. To take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, includingidentifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with reregistrationrequirements .
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registration
- Evidence of Teaching/Mentoring skills
Experience
Essential
Training
Essential
- Responsible for own post basic education
- Experience of training other members of staff
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection
Special Knowledge/ Expertise
Essential
- Cannulation/venepuncture skills
- Knowledge of conditions and treatment within sphere of practice
- Knowledge of local and national initiatives
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to foster multi-disciplinary working.
- Works within budgetary parameters
- IT skills including EPR
- Ability to challenge inappropriate standards of care
- Ability to prioritise
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registration
- Evidence of Teaching/Mentoring skills
Experience
Essential
Training
Essential
- Responsible for own post basic education
- Experience of training other members of staff
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection
Special Knowledge/ Expertise
Essential
- Cannulation/venepuncture skills
- Knowledge of conditions and treatment within sphere of practice
- Knowledge of local and national initiatives
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to foster multi-disciplinary working.
- Works within budgetary parameters
- IT skills including EPR
- Ability to challenge inappropriate standards of care
- Ability to prioritise
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
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).
