Job summary
We are pleased to advertise an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse on Ward 18. The ward is a 29 bedded Care of the Elderly ward. We deliver high standards of care to patients with complex needs. The post holder will be required to deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager and ensure a positive patient experience through the delivery of the high standards of patient care. As a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, you should have the commitment and ability to support the Ward Manager and other Ward Sisters in the effective implementation of change. You will be required to facilitate effective management of clinical and non-clinical risk reporting in response to the service needs.
If you have the skills required and would like to be part of Ward 18, we will offer you professional development in a supportive environment where you can enhance your managerial and clinical skills.
Ward 18 is a friendly team with an inclusive approach, you will be working along side a team of Staff nurses and healthcare assistants. we work closely with members of the Multi-disciplinary team to ensure we provide a high quality of care to patients.
Main duties of the job
To support and work with the Ward Manager and Matron to provide effective unit management. To take regular charge of the clinical area in the absence of the ward manager.
To take responsibility for the assessments of the care needs; the development, implementation and evaluation of care to ensure the highest possible standards of care are received by patients.
To supervise and teach other nursing and non-nursing staff, acting as an excellent clinical role model and team leader to ensure quality care is delivered to the patients.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deputise for the Ward Manager and liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders, to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently.
Communicate proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment plan of patients and ensures accurate nursing records are maintained by all staff
To lead and support others in co-ordinating the discharge process and ensures written and verbal advice is available to patients relatives and carers.
Actively involve others in communications between patients, their relatives and the multi-disciplinary team both within organisation and with external stakeholders and ensures excellent communication.
Ensure work with the Trust /unit and ward policies in order to maintain professional, clinical and patient safety.
Have the in-depth knowledge with practical experience of good hand hygiene and environmental cleaning in conjunction with Luton & Dunstable University Hospital Trust policies and procedures.
Apply the principles of infection control and the prevention of cross infection in relation to patient care and the clinical environment.
Plan duty rotas to meet the requirements of the clinical area and the needs of the patients and takes into account skill mix requirements in relation to acuity and dependency.
Initiates emergency treatment where necessary and co-ordinates other staff in this process.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of current changes in the NHS - in particular related to Nursing
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team and staff performance in a complex care ward
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Desirable
- Counselling or coaching skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Registered Nurse with the NMC
- Degree in Nurse related specialty or working towards
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
- Competent in all aspects of medicine management
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Luton and Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)
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