The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Sister/Charge Nurse

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent band 6 opportunity on ward 8 we are a 25 bedded elderly step down unit

The job holder will assist the Ward Manager with the effective and efficient management of the ward. They will contribute to the provision of professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing team. As an experienced nurse the jobholder will assist in co-ordinating activities on the ward ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the ward.

.As a Band 6 Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care within the clinical environment. We are looking for a registered nurse who acts as a positive role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice with an innovative and proactive attitude. You will actively promote the trust values and behaviours. You will take an active part in the governance process of the ward.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a busy, challenging environment. You will possess excellent communication skills, time management, organisational skills as well as being an effective leader.

You will be accountable to the Ward Manager, supporting them in implementing new ideas and changes.

for further information please contact ward manager katie sands

Main duties of the job

to deliver high quality patient care
to support the team as well as the band 7
to conduct audits
lead by example

About us

We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.

We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.

We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently.

We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.

We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.

Date posted

09 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9377-MED1112A

Job locations

Dewsbury and District Hospital

Halifax Road

Dewsbury

West Yorkshire

WF13 4HS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

CLINICAL LEADERSHIP

The Senior Registered Nurse will maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovations.

The Senior Registered Nurse will:

Strive for continuous improvements in the delivery of high quality patient focused care.

Participate within the ward team including the delegation of work on a day to day basis for junior staff.

Act as clinical expert providing specialist knowledge and advice to both nurses and medical staff working within the unit.

Be the named clinical expert responsible for on shift for the continuing care of patients within the unit.

Organise own workload and support junior staff to time manage and prioritise.

Plan and manage skill mix to reflect the workload and meet the needs of the patients, including using the e-rostering system effectively.

Actively participate in the department budget and with support from ward sister exercise care and economy in the ordering and use of supplies/ equipment.

Participate in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients carers and staff.

Lead by example, motivate and empower others.

Promote effective communication when liaising with all members of the multidisciplinary team.

Relate to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and work effectively as part of team.

Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust, always promoting the best clinical and professional practice.

Create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships and collaborative working within the ward/ department and across professional boundaries with the Trust.

Recognise areas of conflict and assist in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.

In the absence of the Ward Sister take responsibility for maintaining staff records e.g. sickness, annual leave, taking appropriate action where necessary.

Assist in the orientation/ induction of new staff, nursing students, allied health professionals and medical staff.

Mentor and supervise pre and post registered staff; demonstrate procedures to pre and post registered nursing staff without direct supervision, always promoting a high standard of best practice, quality nursing care.

Ensure that nursing practices comply with Trust policies and procedures and are maintained at the highest standard.

Within the frame of clinical governance assist the senior sister/ charge nurse to be proactive in responding to and investigating complaints, clinical and non-clinical incidents to ensure robust systems are in place for informing and improving evidence based practice.

Respond to patient, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take action as required.

Assist in maintaining a safe clinical environment through participation in risk management processes, through audit, risk assessment, managing, reporting and investigating incidents.

Maintain an awareness of national and regional initiatives.

Participate in supporting individual performance review processes.

Foster good relationships to achieve and maintain high morale and for both staff and patients.

Provide feedback to the senior sister/ charge nurse on individual staff progression or identify any concerns and document.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT/EVIDENCE BASED NURSING

The Senior Registered Nurse will support and contribute to a ward culture which is conducive to learning, incorporating high quality evidence based practice into patient centred care.

This will be achieved by:

Utilising and contributing to resources within the ward environment which encourage evidence based nursing.

Assessing the information needs of patients, relatives and carers and provide information as needed.

Promoting patient/carer independence through relevant teaching and support.

Developing own teaching skills and participate in staff and student education.

Maintaining a supportive learning environment for all staff and as a mentor assist in the training and development of junior staff and learners. Supervising and assessing competence as required.

Providing teaching and development opportunities to the nursing teams and students supporting them to achieve their learning outcomes.

Ensuring compliance amongst colleagues regarding Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.

Undertaking further training and academic qualifications as relevant to the role and service requirements.

Ensuring compliance with the annual appraisal process.

Conducting oneself in accordance with the NMC code of conduct and Trust policies.

Undertaking responsibility for tasks delegated by ward sister/ charge nurse.

Ensuring statutory training is undertaken.

COMPETENT PRACTICE

The Registered Nurse will combine theory and experience to demonstrate clinical competence in practice.

The Senior Registered Nurse will:

Carry out a full range of registered nurse duties, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients condition. Escalating and reporting any difficulties they have not been able to solve.

Maintain a safe environment when caring for patients for patients, including those patients requiring frequent levels of monitoring.

Monitor all patients care and treatment, maintaining high standards and quality at all times. Continually assessing and evaluating the patients condition and the effectiveness of the care delivered with a senior member of the team.

Be able to prioritise nursing care, recognise deterioration in a patients condition and escalate as per Trust guidelines and policy.

Have completed and maintained all appropriate clinical competencies relevant to area of working.

Contribute towards the formulation of a plan of care with the patient and their family/carers.

Participate in meeting the health related needs of patients and their families/careers.

Delivering direct care to patients in accordance with the Trusts policies and NMC Guidelines.

Promote a multi professional approach to maximise the patients health and independence utilising resources appropriately.

Maintaining up to date knowledge of current nursing issues/practices.

Work as a registered nurse, without direct supervision in the absence of the Ward Sister where necessary.

The post holder should not: undertake any task which has not been fully explained to him/ her and for which he/she does not feel competent to undertake.

Area of work

The post holder will be required to undertake training events at any site across the trust

The post holder may be required to act as a resource to other areas within the Trust as required.

The post holder may be required to work on other wards/ department within the Trust at short notice to cover unplanned sickness or to cover planned sickness or annual leave on other wards/departments