Ward Sister / Charge Nurse - Respiratory
Band 6
37.5 Hours per week
The post holder will work without direct supervision and will take charge of the ward/department in the absence of the ward/ department manager and deputy, who holds continuing responsibility.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has become available for a band 6 nurse within the respiratory care group, on ward 22. The successful post holder will support the ward manager in the day-to-day operational management that is instrumental in coordinating patient care and flow to the hospital.
The post requires excellent leadership skills, extensive knowledge of all respiratory enhanced care. You will be experienced within all areas of respiratory medicine and will hold a relevant mentorship qualification. Ward 22 is a 36 bedded respiratory ward.
We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our team, providing leadership and high-quality nursing care within respiratory medicine.
You will need to demonstrate continuing professional development and a strong sense of commitment to develop others and work closely within a multi-disciplinary team.
Applicants must be a 1st level nurse with evidence of experience of working at band 5 or previous experience at band 6.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
1. Co-ordination of the ward/department on a day-to-day basis including planning, allocation and evaluation of work carried out by teams or individuals and self.
2. Provide specialist knowledge to all Nursing staff on the ward/ department.
3. Promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of nursing care ensuring that the ward/ department environment is responsive to current issues.
4. Assist in the review and update of procedures and protocols relating to the care of patients.
5. Develop methods for identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of patient care through facilitation of best practice and clinical benchmarking.
6. Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients/clients.
7. Explore and undertake expanded practice to optimise patient care as required within specialist area, in accordance with Trust policies.
MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Exercise effective leadership acting as an exemplary role model for the ward/department team.
2. Support the ward/ department manager and deputy in maintaining adequate staff cover and skill mix on the ward through effective use of staffing rotas.
3. Ensure effective communication with patients and their carers.
4. Liaise with nursing, medical and allied health professional colleagues to ensure that all facets of the patients' care are covered.
5. Support the implementation of risk management policies within the ward/department.
6. Ensure effective communication with relatives, community nursing staff, other hospitals and local agencies to facilitate the smooth transfer and after-care of patients/clients.
7. Assist in monitoring and managing staff sickness/absence following the Trust guidelines.
8. Participate in recruitment and selection of staff within the nursing team ensuring appropriate policies are adhered to.
9. Support the implementation of the Trust's Human Resources Strategy.
10. Monitor performance of staff that are identified by the ward/ department manager.
11. Deputise for the deputy ward/ department manager in his/her absence.
EDUCATION RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Support the ward/ department manager and deputy in identifying staff training and development needs.
2. Contribute to the dissemination of information from individuals undertaking professional development to the ward department team.
3. Collaborate with the clinical practice facilitators to develop and promote an effective and responsive clinical learning environment.
4. Encourage and initiate nursing audit and research, assisting with the implementation of findings where appropriate.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Act at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust.
2. Act always in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Guidance documents.
3. Identify objectives within a PDP that support the delivery of high standards of clinical care.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to work in changing environments
* Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
Knowledge
Essential
* Application of current nursing issues and healthcare governance
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of management experience
* Evidence of change management
* Application of evidence based practice
* Evidence of developing high standards of patient care
* Lead role in education of staff and patients
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
* Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
* Post registration qualification in specialty
Desirable
* 1st level degree
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool university hospital Aintree site
Longmore Lane
Liverpool
L9 7AL
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