As a Sister/Charge Nurse you will be responsible for providing effective nursing leadership to a team of nurses working within the Emergency Department.
You will be expected to take charge of the department, coordinating the day-to-day activities which will provide you with the opportunity to develop your managerial and shift leader skills.
The post is for Permanent - 37.5/week and Maternity Cover Secondment - 9 months - 23 hours/week.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be required to work and manage all areas within the department and demonstrate a professional manner, clinical expertise with good communication skills in all aspects of their work.
You must be comfortable working in a busy environment juggling the different demands typical of a nursing role like this and must possess the courage to do what is right for our patients.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day staff management of the team alongside the Nurse managers.
Job responsibilities
1. Supporting Clinical Excellence
2. Demonstrate specialist expertise and professional knowledge acquired through post-registration academic, clinical, leadership and management development. Works as a role model for professional practice.
3. Undertake face-to-face autonomous assessment and referral of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in the Emergency Department (ED) to the appropriate pathway.
4. Liaise with the onsite GP, ED Consultants, ED Doctors, ED Nurses and MDT to ensure appropriate referrals and safe efficient patient care.
5. Ensure that patients receive high-quality clinical care decisions, delivered in a timely manner.
6. Supply and administer medicines in line with Patient Group Directives and within scope of practice.
7. Ensure complete and accurate documentation.
Professional responsibilities
1. Adhere to the NMC or HCPC Code of Professional Conduct and at all times work within own scope of professional practice.
2. Maintain confidentiality with regard to information pertaining to patients and staff.
3. Maintain a professional manner and act as a positive role model for all members of the ED team.
4. Ensure accurate record keeping and documentation in line with local policy and NMC or HCPC Code of Professional Conduct.
5. Attend yearly appraisal with line manager and maintain registration.
6. Maintain a professional portfolio which will meet the requirements of NMC revalidation.
Managerial
1. Manage people and financial resources to ensure the effective operation of the team for which he/she is responsible.
2. Allocate work and assess performance of the team members objectively against set criteria/competencies.
3. Demonstrate excellent personal communication.
4. Be responsible for the standard of nursing care delivered in work area.
5. Prioritise workload to meet targets.
6. Support change in own area that improves the quality of systems and processes.
Clinical Governance and Service Improvements
1. Work with Nurse Manager, utilising the umbrella of Clinical Governance to maintain/improve and develop high standards of patient care.
2. Monitor and audit the quality of care through a range of strategies.
3. Contribute to the implementation of the development of the service.
General Responsibilities
1. Demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns.
2. Comply with health and safety legislation and trust policies and procedures.
3. Support students and junior staff in the form of supervisor/assessor and preceptorship.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Ability to foster teamwork and display inclusive leadership.
* Teaching and Clinical supervision skills.
* Computer skills.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Extensive post-registration A&E experience.
* Expert clinical knowledge of conditions presenting to ED.
* Experience of working at band 6 level or above.
* Previous people/Team Management.
* Demonstrates an understanding of current developments in Emergency Care.
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
* Current NMC qualification.
* Holder of Valid ALS.
* Practice Assessor and supervisor course.
* Extended clinical skills relevant to ED nursing.
Employer details
Employer name
Northampton General Hospital
Address
Northampton General Hospital
Cliftonville road
Northampton
NN1 5BD #J-18808-Ljbffr