An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Charge Nurse / Junior Sister to join our friendly Dermatology team based at Beckenham Beacon. We are keen to hear from nurses with relevant Dermatology experience and having a keen interest in developing professionally and leading the junior nursing team.
Responsibilities:
* To provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both the patients and their relatives within the King's College Hospital, Dermatology Department based at Beckenham Beacon.
* To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or as delegated by the Sister/ Charge Nurse/ Head of Department.
* To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of nurses within the ward complement.
* To act as a clinical resource within the ward and across the Care Group as necessary.
* To act as a positive role model to junior staff members, ensuring that all staff recognize their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient-focused manner and to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
* To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
* To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward/ department.
* To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients attending on an ongoing basis, coordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team.
* To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients’ condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as appropriate.
* To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mimi Rogers Job title: Senior Sister Email address: mimikonah.rogers@nhs.net Telephone number: 01869 866344
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