Job summary
- Main area
- Hepatobiliary
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Full internal rotation)
- Job ref
- 358-6724370-CHU
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glenfield Hospital
- Town
- Leicester
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
Are you looking for a change; the next step in your career development?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for aÌý Deputy Ward Sister on Ward 36 at Glenfield Hospital.
Ward 36 is a 24 bedded busy emergency admission unit for patients with hepato-biliary and pancreatic disorders, where you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership, management and clinical skills. Alongside the ward, you will also work in our triage area and support our ambulatory jaundice virtual ward.
We are looking for an experienced Band 5 nurse, who possesses excellent communication, interpersonal & recognized leadership skills with a passion for maintaining high levels of good quality patient care and patient safety. You will support the ward sister managing the team, providing clinical expertise and professionalism motivating the staff to maintain standards of exceptional care.
The role requires someone who is enthusiastic, dynamic & focused and who can drive quality initiatives forward.ÌýIn return you will receive guidance & training from the senior management team to support your role development.
Main duties of the job
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You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of our patients care.
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Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the ward team, which will include leadership and supervision of other healthcare professionals, carrying out all aspects of the caring process.
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You will have and develop leadership skills ensuring you are able to deputise and take charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager.
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Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care, to contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.Ìý
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Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff.
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In addition, you will play a key role in ensuring effective communication between patients, carers, clinical staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.
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As an effective role model, you will be involved in using your own knowledge to develop and enhance the development, skills and competence of others.
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You will have the opportunity to use specialist knowledge, skills and innovative practice to provide a high standard of care and maintain patient safety.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:Ìý
- high-quality care for all,Ìý
- being a great place to work,Ìý
- partnerships for impact, andÌý
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,Ìý
- we are inclusive, andÌý
- we are one teamÌý
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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ÌýEstablish and maintain effective communication with patients and relatives / carers.
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ÌýRecognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
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Receive reports from team members on the progress of own patients during and at the end of each shift and for all patients when in charge.
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Facilitate effective communication and liaison with other disciplines as necessary to meet the needs of patients especially relating to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
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ÌýEnsure that fully accurate, complete and contemporaneous nursing records are written and maintained for each patient in accordance with agreed policy.Ìý
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Act as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients, carers and the public at all times.
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ÌýSupervise the performance standards of own team members and, in the absence of the Sister / Charge Nurse, other nursing staff within the ward.
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Assist with and deputise for the Sister / Charge Nurse in the management and organisation of the ward/Clinic.
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ÌýMaximise use of clinical and staff resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.Ìý
please see job description/person specification for further details on the role
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RN with current NMC PIN
- Recognised-NMC teaching& assessing qualification or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Involvement in Audit or research
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Has worked in HPB or have considerable experience of high volume, acute patient care setting
- Has Nurse in Charge experience & demonstrates good leadership qualities
Desirable criteria
- Attended professional development Leadership course ie LEO
Communication
Essential criteria
- Excellent written & verbal skills
- Act as a role model and as a mentor, assessor and support for learners in the ward
- Effective communicator and negotiator
Desirable criteria
- Advanced communication course
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Cruz
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07890 903126
- Additional information
Matron Rebecca Haigh
Mobile: 07496 511558
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