Employer: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Whiston Hospital
Town: Prescot
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/03/2025 08:00
Interview date: 15/04/2025
Ward Sister/Charge Nurse - Acute Medical Unit Ward 1B
NHS AfC: Band 6
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse within Ward 1B (AMU). If you would like a new challenge and you consider yourself proactive, good at problem solving and work well within a multi-disciplinary team, this may be of interest to you!
If you are an efficient worker with strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills and able to work under pressure whilst remaining focused on safe good quality care, we look forward to your application.
You will need to have significant post registration experience and a sound clinical background as well as a valid NMC registration. We are seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and self-motivated Band 5 with a ‘can do’ mindset and a strong interest in patient flow.
AMU comprises of 1C and 1B, 1C has 4 enhanced care beds and 1B GP Assessment unit which consists of 8 cubicles, 6 trollies, 6 treatment chairs and an ambulatory care room.
An Enhanced DBS Certificate, with the checking of both the Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists is required for this post.
Main duties of the job
* To act as clinical expert for nursing issues.
* To supervise junior staff in the delivery of safe competent care.
* Take appropriate action to address any issues or risk.
* Promote a patient focused multi-disciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other AHPs.
* Ensure a safe and timely discharge / transfer of patients.
* Ensure that treatment prescribed by the medical team is carried out and that changes in patient condition are escalated as appropriate.
* Assist in ensuring there is timely and appropriate patient flows within the unit.
* Act as advocate for the patient, respecting dignity, wishes and beliefs.
Working for our organisation
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
* CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
* SAFETY that is of the highest standards
* COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
* SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
* PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
* Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
* Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
* Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Maintain Professional Registration.
* Adhere to the NMC Code of Practice and The Scope of Professional Practice.
* To participate in the recruitment, orientation, development and any other personal issues related to staff as required.
* Optimum use of resources so that standards of care and safety are not compromised.
* Maintain effective communication systems, so that all staff can practice in an informed and professional manner.
* Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, visitors and staff as required.
* To investigate any untoward incident/complaint thoroughly - liaise promptly with the Ward Manager, Matron or Directorate Manager.
* Deputise for Senior Nursing staff as directed.
* Be fully conversant with the Major Incident Policy and be prepared to support its activation as required.
* Ensure effective infection prevention and control methods are followed.
* Maintain effective allocation of staff utilising appropriate skill mix.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
* To ensure that the recording of patient care is comprehensive, concise and in line with the NMC Record Keeping guidance.
* Ensure IT systems are current eg Medway.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
* To maintain an effective learning environment for all staff, contributing to the training and assessment of staff.
* To act as a role model and expert practitioner, providing support and guidance to nursing staff.
* To participate in the annual performance review of identified staff Band 5 and below in order to identify their training and development needs.
* To participate in an annual performance review to identify the post-holder's personal development needs.
* To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for future registration purposes.
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Responsibility for designated nursing staff within team including appraisals, HR management and support in clinical practice in conjunction with the Ward Manager.
* Responsibility for nursing staff within the team in the absence of Band 7/6.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
* Managing nursing team and skill mix appropriately, utilising bank and agency staff when appropriate within ward budget.
RESEARCH & AUDIT
* Contribute towards the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the Department by leading and participating in surgical audits.
Person specification
Qualifications
* 1st Level Registered Nurse, with current NMC Registration
* Nursing Diploma, or equivalent experience
* Evidence of post registration study/development
* Recognised Teaching Qualification
* Recognised Leadership Qualification/Training
Knowledge & Experience
* Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
* Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
* Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
* Significant post registration experience within an acute hospital setting
Skills
* Excellent prioritising and time management skills
* Excellent organisational skills
* IT competency
* Evidence of leadership skills
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Other
* Flexible and adaptable approach
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. Given sometimes we receive a high volume of applications to work for us, please be aware that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received from which a shortlist can be confirmed. Therefore, you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.
We also commit to offering an interview to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.
The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you is shared with the recruiting manager.
The equality monitoring information you provide is used to review our recruitment practices and to offer disability reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
If this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note if applicable, applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.
Flexible Working
We actively support flexible working patterns throughout MWL. Changes made to the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook mean that:
All employees have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment.
There is no limit on the number of requests they can make.
Employees have the right to make requests, have them considered, regardless of the reason.
At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we will consider requests for flexible working. We would encourage you to discuss flexible working options at interview stage.
Working for Team MWL
Staff recognition is especially important to us; we recognise staff through Employee of the month. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals, we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts.
The Trust is a non-smoking across all our sites. Failure to follow this rule could lead to disciplinary action.
You must ensure that your application, including personal statements and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others as your own.
The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Additional Information
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which are We are KIND, We are OPEN, We are INCLUSIVE.
An applicant guide to help and support you with your application can be accessed in the supporting documents.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team MWL very soon.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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