Surgical Wards, Chase Farm hospital site. 37.5 Hours per week
We are looking for a caring, proactive, and enthusiastic Sister/charge nurse (Band 6) with proven surgical experience to join our team. If you are interested in developing your skills and experience within the specialties of general surgery, orthopaedics, gynaecology, ENT and maxillofacial surgery, then we would love to hear from you.
If you join us, you will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience in:
* Leading the care of patients in our ESCU (Enhanced Surgical Care Unit) and PACU (Post Anaesthetis Care Unit).
* Enhanced recovery patient teaching.
* Post-operative care for patients following: Gynaecology, Orthopaedic, General Surgery, ENT, and maxillofacial surgeries.
* Post-operative care of orthopaedic patients including joint replacement, spinal surgery, and upper and lower limb surgery.
* Work alongside members of the multi-disciplinary team to rehabilitate patients following surgery and planning their discharge home.
* Supporting the Ward Managers and Matron to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients, and delegated responsibilities including day to day management of the ward.
* Staff management - co-ordinating the ward, ensuring compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements for a designated group of staff across the banding structure.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the surgical ward and the enhanced surgical care unit (ESCU). To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care of patients on the surgical ward and in ESCU. To take the lead on delegated responsibilities as defined by the Ward Manager / Matron. To support the Ward Managers to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients. In the absence of the Ward Managers, be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward. To manage a delegated group of Band 5 and Band 2 staff ensuring compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements. To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients' feedback to maintain and improve patient care. To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust with some of the best clinical outcomes in the country, and the CQC rated us as overall "Good". We also offer the following benefits:
* Comprehensive preceptorship and individually tailored training
* Leadership skills for the talented and aspiring leaders of the future
* Nurseries and childcare vouchers
* Keep fit schemes across the Trust
Our hospitals are located close to many attractions with easy and fast transport links to central London.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
* Demonstrable ability to meet the trust values
Education & Professional Qualifications
* First level degree in nursing or working towards
* Evidence of post-registration education/qualification relevant to specialty
Experience
* Significant post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting
* Evidence of experience in conducting quality audits
* Evidence of skills in managing junior staff
* Experience of co-mentoring and assessing student nurses on placement
* Experience of working in an ITU / HDU type setting
Skills and Attitudes
* Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
* Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
* Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
* Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
* Ability to problem-solve, prioritize and to work to deadlines
* Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
* Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
* Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
* Able to recruit staff to world class values
Personal Qualities & Attributes
* Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
* Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
* Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
* Enthusiastic and assertive
* Adaptable to change
* Diplomatic and calm
* To be flexible and approachable
* Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
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