Job summary
Employer heading
Senior Sister / Charge Nurse
Band 7
Job overview
The sister / charge nurse is regarded as one of the senior team and will support and lead staff to ensure high quality care is delivered to all patients attending the department. The role carries the continuing responsibility for the management of the department, as delegated by the Matron.
The post holder will aim to ensure that all patients are provided with a safe and high-quality standard of care. They will be aware of the Care Quality Commission standards and support the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that they are maintained. The post holder also has clinical, teaching, managerial, and staff development responsibilities.
Main duties of the job
- Working autonomously whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, assessing and managing a caseload of patients within the department. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and professionals to ensure seamless service delivery.
- To act as a role model of expert clinical practice.
- To ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to a high standard. Be a competent user of and participate in the ongoing development of the Electronic Patient Record.
- To work in close liaison with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
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Working for our organisation
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information and opportunities.Ìý
We offer a full package of benefits, including a car lease scheme; on-site childcare; generous annual leave in line with NHS terms and conditions; high street and public transport discounts; a 24/7 staff support service - and the little things that make life easier, like on-site Amazon lockers and fresh fruit and veg stalls.Ìý
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents
Person specification
Governance
Essential criteria
- Sound knowledge of the principles & practice of emergency care
- Ability to manage change, both personally & as a facilitator
- Awareness of current NHS issues & appreciation of the issues surrounding governance & quality initiatives
- Knowledge of adult and child safeguarding
Desirable criteria
- Project management, knowledge & skills
- Ability to manage databases
- Ability to recognize the contribution of members of the MDT
Clinical skills and experience
Essential criteria
- A minimum of 5 years recent post registration emergency nursing experience.
- A minimum of 2 years’ recent experience working at Band 6 level in the Emergency Department
- Leadership and management experience
- Able to critically analyse and apply research to the clinical setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with an electronic patient record and other basic IT systems
- Clinical supervision experience
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RGN qualification
- Hold registered mentor or teaching / education qualification
- Clinical competence in IV drug administration Venepuncture & Cannulation & X-ray requesting
Desirable criteria
- Working towards Masters level study
Professional Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and self-motivation
- IT skills e.g., word, excel, outlook and hospital database experience
Other
Essential criteria
- Uphold and model the Trust values
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Susan Brassington
- Job title
- Director of Nursing QEQM
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01843 235170
- Additional information
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