Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and highly motivated nurse to join our dedicated Main Outpatients Nursing team as an Junior Sister/Charge Nurse.
We are seeking a nurse who has experience in Outpatient Nursing or a strong willingness to undertake relevant competencies / training, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and is passionate about delivering high-quality patient-centred care .
The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of patient care, facilitation of the day-to-day management of staff and liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the speciality.
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
oThe post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the speciality.
o To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care.
o To take the lead on delegated responsibilities as defined by the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
o To support the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.
o In the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward.
o To manage a delegated group of Band 2- 5 staff ensuring compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements.
o To ensure a positive focused service incorporating patients' feedback to maintain and improve patient care.
o To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience of acute nursing
- Evidence of experience in conducting audits
- Evidence of skills in managing junior staff
- Experience in delivering evidence based practice
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Evidence of post-registration education/qualification relevant to specialty
- Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards
Desirable
- First level degree in Nursing or working towards
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Demonstrates skills in IT systems
- Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
- Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
- Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
- Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skill
- Able to recruit staff to world class values
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience of acute nursing
- Evidence of experience in conducting audits
- Evidence of skills in managing junior staff
- Experience in delivering evidence based practice
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Evidence of post-registration education/qualification relevant to specialty
- Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards
Desirable
- First level degree in Nursing or working towards
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Demonstrates skills in IT systems
- Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
- Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
- Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
- Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skill
- Able to recruit staff to world class values
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
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).
