JOB SUMMARY
To assist in the management of the unit on a day-to-day basis by appropriate deployment, delegation, and supervision of all grades of staff. To act as a team leader on shift. To facilitate an improvement in the quality of healthcare for patients. To help provide a conducive working and learning environment. To support the senior sister to promote evidence-based nursing practice within the department.
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE
The post holder will deliver patient care on a daily basis. They should be expert in all areas of nursing care from patient's admission to discharge, which facilitates clinical practice development. As nurse in charge, they have overall responsibility for day-to-day management of their clinical area and for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures maintaining associated records. They will manage, support, and lead a team of nurses in the delivery of evidence-based patient-centred care, which is of a high standard. They will assist the senior sister in the management of staff including appraisal, rotas, recruitment and selection, and the supervision of learners. They will provide advice and support to patients, relatives, and members of the multi-disciplinary team. Utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice, and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources and liaise with the senior sister at all times. They will provide leadership on the Trust's values and behaviours.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere, and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trust's normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Albury Ward
Respiratory Medicine
Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Band 6 nurse within Respiratory Medicine. Albury is a general medical ward specialising in Respiratory Medicine. We are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Sister/Charge Nurse seeking to expand their critical care/high dependency skills by caring for Level 2 patients undergoing non-invasive ventilation.
This is a busy and varied role; you will need excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate others.
We strongly believe in a team approach to working and you will be supported into your new post by the Matron and Senior Sister.
Suitable candidates must have:
* Demonstrable experience in acute medicine
* Mentorship programme
* Excellent Leadership skills
* Professional awareness and knowledge
* Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including nights and weekends
Please contact Matron Sreeja Sukumaran, 01483 571122 ext 6870, or Ward manager Mary Kurian/Lakshmi Seerapu, ext 4814, for an informal discussion.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12
* Recent post qualification or equivalent experience in acute setting
* Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past one/two years
Desirable
* Teaching qualification ENB 998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent
* First degree
* D32/33 [A1] NVQ Assessors Award
Knowledge
Essential
* Experience at Band 5 or above within acute hospital setting
* Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility/competence
* Evidence of advanced skills in practice i.e. iv additives, cannulation and venepuncture
* Knowledge and understanding of current issues in acute NHS setting
* Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management.
* Evidence of research-based practice
Desirable
* Clinical audit
* Evidence in changing practice and project management
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey County Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
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