Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse on Ward 14B. The new post holder will join our already existing, dedicated, and friendly team of staff on Ward 14B at Southport Hospital. The post holder should have sufficient experience in an acute setting.
Ward 14B 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.
Main duties of the job
1. To be responsible in association with the team leader for the formulation and implementation of individual patient care plans.
2. 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.
3. To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager.
4. To contribute to the setting, maintaining, and monitoring of standards of care within the ward.
5. Help to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the department equipment controller.
6. Internal rotation on to night duty and twilight shifts as required.
7. To assist in the promotion of effective communication with all ward staff and other departments as required.
8. 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
9. Maintain appropriate NMC registration
10. To be aware of and practice professionally in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice
11. To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for the future registration purposes
12. Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines
13. Implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet needs of patients and undertake all forms of care within the clinical environment
14. 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
15. Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
16. Support the Trust Clinical Governance Agenda by understanding and facilitating priorities for change ensuring that new developments embrace governance objectives
17. 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
18. Act as a Mentor and support staff through preceptorship and clinical supervision
19. Support strategies to reduce clinical risk, Hand hygiene, medical devices, protection of vulnerable adults
20. To create a climate conducive to learning for all staff and students alike and maintain established links with the University of Health Care
21. 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
22. To deputise for the Ward Manger as requested
23. 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
24. Effectively and efficiently contribute to the management and forward planning of nursing resources to ensure that appropriate skill mix is maintained at all times
25. 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
26. Sets the standard required for the safe keeping of patients property and valuables
27. Ensure that equipment is maintained in safe working order and stock managed within the available financial resources
28. Resolve complaints/issues timely and effectively at local level. Investigate and action plan formal complaints in conjunction with the Ward Manager
29. 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
30. To identify options for cost improvements and support and monitor their implementation
31. To participate with the Ward Manager / Matron in the recruitment, orientation, development and retention of all staff required
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
32. To support ward manager to marinating effective budgetary control
33. Raise financial awareness
34. Actively support CIP
Please see Job Description and person specification attached.
Advertising date: 2nd September 2024
Closing date: 15th September 2024
Shortlisting date: 16th September 2024
Proposed Interview date: 23rd September 2024
Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
35. RGN Level 1
36. Current NMC Registration
37. Teaching and assessing qualification/training or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
38. Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
39. Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
40. Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
41. Significant years post registration experience
42. Significant years post registration experience within an acute hospital setting
Skills
Essential
43. Excellent written communication skills & effective record management
44. Excellent interpersonal skills
45. Excellent communication skills
46. Ability to manage time and priorities effectively
Other
Essential
47. Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development
48. Flexible and adaptable approach