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Job overview
The Whittington Emergency Department (ED) serves the diverse local community of North London. We pride ourselves on providing high quality, compassionate care and give structured support and development to all our nurses. Our CQC inspection in January 2020 praised the teamwork displayed amongst our staff who support each other to provide good care. We are a dedicated trauma unit as part of the North East London and Essex Trauma Network.
Due to an increase in our Senior Nursing establishment, we have a vacancy for a dynamic, enthusiastic, innovative senior nurse who is looking for their next challenge to help us build on our reputation as one of the safest hospitals in England. The role of the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse is pivotal in providing leadership and support to our nurses, while ensuring the department is managed smoothly on each shift.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to work in all areas of the department acting as a role model and providing evidence based care. You would also regularly act as a shift leader maintaining patient flow and ensuring patient safety and quality of care in the department. You will be given management time to undertake your line management duties and take on a key area of responsibility.
You may already be working at a Band 7 level or looking for your next challenge. We will tailor a development programme to meet your needs to excel in this role. This includes building upon your portfolio of courses, for example ALS, ATNC, APLS, Physical Assessment or Minor Illness/Injury. To support your leadership development the Trust offers both internal and external leadership courses. There are also opportunities for teaching or involvement in research/national audit.
Applicants will have:
* Significant post registration experience with demonstrable experience in Emergency Care
* Educated to degree level
* Mentorship and A&E qualification
The post will require full internal rotation of our shift patterns (flexible / part time working will be considered).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Values
The post holder will uphold and display the Trust values of Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
The Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse will be expected to:
* Lead the nursing workforce on a shift by shift basis
* Manage patient flows, ensuring safety and escalating potential issues appropriately
* Guide the activity of nursing, medical and other staff to ensure rapid assessment, treatment and disposal of patients.
* Participate in educational and training programmes for junior nursing staff and students, including acting as a preceptor / mentor where required.
* Supervise staff to ensure that high standards of nursing care are delivered.
* Work independently as an expert practitioner in all areas of the Emergency Department.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
The Senior Sister / Charge Nurse participates in the development and delivery of educational and training programmes for more junior staff and student nurses and for clinical supervision to more junior staff. He/she provides on-the-job training to staff and assesses training needs of staff under his/her supervision.
Service Development
The Senior Sister / Charge Nurse is expected to make recommendations for changes, which will improve the service in the Department. They also participate in the development and implementation of new working practices.
Personal Conduct
All staff within the Emergency Department team are expected to treat other members of staff with courtesy and respect. The Nurse in Charge will always behave in a courteous manner with members of the public, patients and other members of staff.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* RGN/RN (Adult)
* Post-qualification course in Emergency Nursing
* Mentorship Course (998) or equivalent
* At least one of ALS/ATNC/EPLS/APLS
Skills
Essential criteria
* Ability to work independently in all areas of the emergency department
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience
Essential criteria
* Demonstrable credible experience in Emergency Care, with experience working at band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse level
Other factors
Essential criteria
* IT literate
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS
To comply with the Trust's Safeguarding Children and Adults policies, procedures and protocols. All individual members of staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Your application form
1. Provide only business email address for your referees.
2. Make sure you include all evidence of where you meet the essential requirement on the job description.
Other important information
* Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
* Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns.
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