Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse on Ward 2D . The new post holder will join our already existing, dedicated, and friendly team of staff on Ward 2D at Whiston Hospital. The post holder should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in an acute setting
Ward 2D is an extremely busy ward with a high turnover of patients and staff care for acutely ill patients with a wide range of Respiratory and medical conditions.
The Ward Sister/Charge Nurse is expected to be dynamic and enthusiastic and be able to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained. The Ward Sister/Charge Nurse is also responsible for assisting the Ward Manager with budget control and staff development.
- Prior experience of leading a team is essential
- Evidence of relevant on-going professional development
- ENB 998 or equivalent is essential
- Clinical leadership
- Ongoing professional development
- Evidence of managing change
- Sufficient years of experience as Band 5 within the acute medical setting
- A genuine desire to improve patient care
- The ability to deputise in the Ward Manager's absence
Interview date: Tuesday 3 September 2024, (provisional)
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible in association with the team leader for the formulation and implementation of individual patient care plans.
- To participate in the holistic assessment of patients, and to formulate and review individual patient care plans and to act as 'named nurse' or associate for a group of patients from admission to discharge as determined by the Ward Manager.
- To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager.
- To contribute to the setting, maintaining, and monitoring of standards of care within the ward.
- Help to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the department equipment controller.
- Internal rotation on to night duty and twilight shifts as required.
- To assist in the promotion of effective communication with all ward staff and other departments as required.
- Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain appropriate NMC registration.
- To be aware of and practice professionally in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice.
- To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for the future registration purposes.
- Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines.
- Implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet needs of patients and undertake all forms of care within the clinical environment.
- In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan and/or appraisal.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
- Support the Trust Clinical Governance Agenda by understanding and facilitating priorities for change ensuring that new developments embrace governance objectives.
- Participate in research and clinical audit programmes in order to foster innovative practice and contribute to the development of services and quality initiatives in conjunction with the Ward Manager.
- Act as a Mentor and support staff through preceptorship and clinical supervision.
- Support strategies to reduce clinical risk, i.e. Hand hygiene, medical devices, protection of vulnerable adults.
- To create a climate conducive to learning for all staff and students alike and maintain established links with the University of Health Care.
- To participate in the annual appraisal of Band 5 staff and below in order to implement professional and organisational targets, review performance and identify training and development needs via personal development plans.
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To deputise for the Ward Manger as requested
- Responsible for the management of daily operational responsibilities in the absence of the ward manager including work allocation, deployment, and supervision of staff to ensure the smooth running of the ward.
- Effectively and efficiently contribute to the management and forward planning of nursing resources to ensure that appropriate skill mix is maintained at all times.
- Lead, support, counsel and appraise grades of staff at Band 5 and below within the nursing team to ensure development needs are identified and a cohesive multi-disciplinary approach is maintained.
- Sets the standard required for the safe keeping of patients property and valuables.
- Ensure that equipment is maintained in safe working order and stock managed within the available financial resource.
- Resolve complaints/issues timely and effectively at local level. Investigate and action plan formal complaints in conjunction with the Ward Manager.
- To monitor Sickness and Absence at ward level and work closely with the Ward Manager to ensure employees comply with policies/procedures relating to this.
- To identify options for cost improvements and support and monitor their implementation.
- To participate with the Ward Manager / Matron in the recruitment, orientation, development and retention of all staff required.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- To support ward manager to marinating effective budgetary control
- Raise financial awareness.
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain appropriate NMC registration.
- To be aware of and practice professionally in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice.
- To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for the future registration purposes.
- Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines.
- Implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet needs of patients and undertake all forms of care within the clinical environment.
- In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan and/or appraisal.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
- Support the Trust Clinical Governance Agenda by understanding and facilitating priorities for change ensuring that new developments embrace governance objectives.
- Participate in research and clinical audit programmes in order to foster innovative practice and contribute to the development of services and quality initiatives in conjunction with the Ward Manager.
- Act as a Mentor and support staff through preceptorship and clinical supervision.
- Support strategies to reduce clinical risk, i.e. Hand hygiene, medical devices, protection of vulnerable adults.
- To create a climate conducive to learning for all staff and students alike and maintain established links with the University of Health Care.
- To participate in the annual appraisal of Band 5 staff and below in order to implement professional and organisational targets, review performance and identify training and development needs via personal development plans.
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To deputise for the Ward Manger as requested
- Responsible for the management of daily operational responsibilities in the absence of the ward manager including work allocation, deployment, and supervision of staff to ensure the smooth running of the ward.
- Effectively and efficiently contribute to the management and forward planning of nursing resources to ensure that appropriate skill mix is maintained at all times.
- Lead, support, counsel and appraise grades of staff at Band 5 and below within the nursing team to ensure development needs are identified and a cohesive multi-disciplinary approach is maintained.
- Sets the standard required for the safe keeping of patients property and valuables.
- Ensure that equipment is maintained in safe working order and stock managed within the available financial resource.
- Resolve complaints/issues timely and effectively at local level. Investigate and action plan formal complaints in conjunction with the Ward Manager.
- To monitor Sickness and Absence at ward level and work closely with the Ward Manager to ensure employees comply with policies/procedures relating to this.
- To identify options for cost improvements and support and monitor their implementation.
- To participate with the Ward Manager / Matron in the recruitment, orientation, development and retention of all staff required.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- To support ward manager to marinating effective budgetary control
- Raise financial awareness.
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level 1
- Current NMC Registration
- Teaching and assessing qualification/training or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
- Significant years post registration experience
- Significant years post registration experience within an acute hospital setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills & effective record management
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage time and priorities effectively
Other
Essential
- Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development
- Flexible and adaptable approach
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level 1
- Current NMC Registration
- Teaching and assessing qualification/training or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
- Significant years post registration experience
- Significant years post registration experience within an acute hospital setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills & effective record management
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage time and priorities effectively
Other
Essential
- Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development
- Flexible and adaptable approach
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).
