Job summary
Ward C10 is a 22 bedded acute NIV unit/Respiratory Medicine ward . The ward accepts patients requiring acute non-invasive ventilation directly from the Emergency Department, and/ or any of the wards. .As a band 6 Sister you will be responsible on a day to day basis for coordinating the shifts, providing care and support for patients with general medical and respiratory conditions, and supporting the team to deliver excellent care and supervising junior members of the ward team.You will need to have an interest in improving the patient experience and demonstrate excellent communication skills and develop effective working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.You will be expected to take on additional duties to support the ward manager including e-rostering, reviewing and investigating incident reports, undertaking personal development reviews, and mandatory monthly audits to monitor quality care on the ward.We work closely with the respiratory nurses and the respiratory assessment unit. And there will be opportunities for you to enhance your understanding of respiratory conditions.A flexible approach and the ability to respond to the demands of a rapidly changing acute clinical environment are also essential
The post is offered on a contract of 36hours per week and requires flexible working patterns to meet the need of the service. This includes weekends, bank holidays and rotation to nights as required.
Main duties of the job
Demonstrate strong leadership
Clinical Knowledge base for acute patients particularly in Respiratory Medicine
Well developed communication skills -able to engage, inspire and motivate both staff & patients in the clinical area.
Good time management skills are essential
Able to prioritise workload
Confident role model
Ensure improvements in patient outcomes & safety
About us
Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participate in the overall management of the ward including nights in conjunction with the Ward manager.
- Support the Ward Manager in the education and training of ward staff.
- Promote delivery of high quality research based nursing care.
- Participate in the implementation and monitoring of programmes of care.
- Responsible for promoting effective and efficient utilisation of available resources.
- To facilitate an environment conductive to learning and professional development.
- Ensure that Trust policies and directives are adhered to at Ward level.
- Act in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Code of Conduct (NMC)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participate in the overall management of the ward including nights in conjunction with the Ward manager.
- Support the Ward Manager in the education and training of ward staff.
- Promote delivery of high quality research based nursing care.
- Participate in the implementation and monitoring of programmes of care.
- Responsible for promoting effective and efficient utilisation of available resources.
- To facilitate an environment conductive to learning and professional development.
- Ensure that Trust policies and directives are adhered to at Ward level.
- Act in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Code of Conduct (NMC)
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- First Level Registration Qualification in specialty to diploma/degree level, or willingness to undertake study Appropriate Teaching assessing certificate
- Effective communication skills, both written & verbal
- Promotes effective teamwork with own team and other members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
- Proven leadership and organisational skills.
- Ability to facilitate a cohesive team spirit and good team working.
- Ability to deal competently with conflict and complaints
- Consistently strives to develop self and others.
- Able to work under pressure
- Promotes quality in the clinical setting
- Has introduced new concepts and projects
- Demonstrates a positive attitude.
- Highly motivated and can motivate others
Desirable
- Previous experience in speciality
- Experience of recent employment in a pre-registration student nurse area
- Basic knowledge of IT and Integrated Personnel System
- Actively involved with committees, working parties and groups of interest
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- First Level Registration Qualification in specialty to diploma/degree level, or willingness to undertake study Appropriate Teaching assessing certificate
- Effective communication skills, both written & verbal
- Promotes effective teamwork with own team and other members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
- Proven leadership and organisational skills.
- Ability to facilitate a cohesive team spirit and good team working.
- Ability to deal competently with conflict and complaints
- Consistently strives to develop self and others.
- Able to work under pressure
- Promotes quality in the clinical setting
- Has introduced new concepts and projects
- Demonstrates a positive attitude.
- Highly motivated and can motivate others
Desirable
- Previous experience in speciality
- Experience of recent employment in a pre-registration student nurse area
- Basic knowledge of IT and Integrated Personnel System
- Actively involved with committees, working parties and groups of interest
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).
