Ward Sister/Charge Nurse – Gastroenterology NHS AfC: Band 6 Job Vacancy in St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals Prescot – Updated today

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Company Name : St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals
Location : Prescot
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Job Description : Main area
Gastroenterology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
409-3900475
Site
Whiston Hospital
Town
Prescot
Salary
£32,306 – £39,027 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/03/2022 23:59
Interview date
15/03/2022
Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious senior nurse, who strives for excellence, has a passion within the delivery of patient care, monitoring and maintaining high standards within the clinical setting.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to join the Gastroenterology Team on Ward 3D at Whiston Hospital.

This is an excellent development opportunity for a Band 5 who is looking for a challenge. So, if you are this individual and are also motivated, flexible, ,supportive and ready for an exciting new experience please apply.

The successful candidate will need to illustrate self-development, equally a desire to empower others with development as this is an expectation of this senior role.

As a senior nurse you will be expected to demonstrate the understanding of management requirements in sickness absence, recruitment, retention and various other HR related issues.

The successful applicant will be based on a 33 bedded Gastroenterology Ward.It is expected that the successful candidate will have extensive experience in an acute medical area.

Evidence required of:

Mentorship qualification
Clinical leadership experience
Assisting with ward management
Use of extended role

Main duties of the job

The post holder is designated to take charge regularly of a ward in the absence of the Ward Manager. He/she will be expected to lead a team of staff at Band 5 and below and set and maintain delivery of quality care. An awareness of the Clinical Governance Agenda is essential.

He/she will have responsibility for the development implementation and evaluation of care plans and will ensure optimal standards of care by acting as a role model.

The post holder will be expected to take the lead for the training and development of all staff on the ward with support from the ward manager.

Working for our organisation

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the only acute Trust in Cheshire and Merseyside, and one of the few in the entire country, to achieve the title of OUTSTANDING, rated by the Care Quality Commission.

We provide a full range of acute adult services to our local population of circa 360,000 and provide tertiary services across a much wider area in the North West, North Wales and Isle of Man. We are a Major Trauma Unit and the Mersey Regional Burns Unit.

Our ‘5 Star Patient Care’ strategy is at the heart of all that we do; supporting our vision to provide world class services for all our patients by getting it right for every patient, every time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

KEY DUTIES
To act as clinical expert for nursing issues

To supervise junior staff in the delivery of safe competent care

Take appropriate action to address any issues or risk

Promote a patient focused multi-disciplinary approach to holistic care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other AHPs

Ensure a safe and timely discharge / transfer of patients

Ensure that treatment prescribed by the medical team are carried out and that changes in patient condition are escalated as appropriate

Act as advocate for the patient, respecting dignity, wishes and beliefs

To contribute to supporting the unit manager and deputy unit manager in their duties.

To assess care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.

Acknowledge any personal limitations of competence in accordance with the ‘NMC Code of Professional Conduct’ (2008).

To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action that may involve dismissal. The post holder should also be aware that, regardless of any action taken by the employing authority, breaches of confidentiality could result in civil action for damages.

All employees must fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work. They must also understand and implement St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust “Statement of Policy on Health and Safety at Work” and the Trust corporate “Health and Safety Policies and Procedures”. You are required to follow all applicable rules and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to take all responsible precautions to avoid actions.

All staff will be treated with respect by management, colleagues, patients and visitors and equally staff will treat management, colleagues, patients and visitors with the same level of respect. Staff will be supported to challenge any discriminatory behaviour that may be based on difference in race, disability, language, culture, religion, sexuality, age, gender of employment status.

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has a ‘No Smoking’ Policy and smoking is not permitted in Trust buildings or vehicles

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL
Ensure individualised care plans are in place for all patients in the designated clinical area.

Work within and monitor standards of care within the defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the ward and directorate to ensure adherence to and delivery of a high quality service.

To ensure privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and not compromised. Regular audit of adherence to ward privacy and dignity guidelines.

Ensure effective communication processes are in place to meet the needs of patients, relatives and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Responsible for setting an agreed standard of patient care and ensuring its delivery, monitored by audit.

Sets a high standard of record keeping regarding patient care which is comprehensive, concise, valid and audited on a regular basis.

Responsible for implementing strategies which enable quality targets to be met utilising recognised audit tools.

Provide clinical and professional advice to members of the nursing team.

Practice at all times within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Practice.

To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.

To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and a manner which is appropriate and inspires confidence?

To ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and maintain a personal record for future registration purposes.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
To comply with Trust standards and policies for record keeping

TEACHING & TRAINING
Support the Trust Clinical Governance Agenda by understanding and facilitating priorities for change ensuring that new developments embrace governance objectives.

Participate in research and clinical audit programmes in order to foster innovative practice and contribute to the development of services and quality initiatives in conjunction with the Ward Manager.

Act as a Mentor and support staff through preceptorship and clinical supervision
Support strategies to reduce clinical risk, i.e. Hand hygiene, medical devices, protection of vulnerable adults.

To create a climate conducive to learning for all staff and students alike and maintain established links with the University of Health Care.

To participate in the annual appraisal of Band 5 staff and below in order to implement professional and organisational targets, review performance and identify training and development needs via personal development plans.

LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
To deputise for the Ward Manger as requested

Responsible for the management of daily operational responsibilities in the absence of the ward manager including work allocation, deployment and supervision of staff to ensure the smooth running of the ward.

Effectively and efficiently contribute to the management and forward planning of nursing resources to ensure that appropriate skill mix is maintained at all times.

Lead, support, counsel and appraise grades of staff at Band 5 and below within the nursing team to ensure development needs are identified and a cohesive multi-disciplinary approach is maintained.

Sets the standard required for the safe keeping of patients property and valuables.

Ensure that equipment is maintained in safe working order and stock managed within the available financial resource.

Resolve complaints/issues timely and effectively at local level. Investigate and action plan formal complaints in conjunction with the Ward Manager.

To monitor Sickness and Absence at ward level and work closely with the Ward Manager to ensure employees comply with policies/procedures relating to this.

To identify options for cost improvements and support and monitor their implementation.

To participate with the Ward Manager / Matron in the recruitment, orientation, development and retention of all staff required.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
To support ward manager to marinating effective budgetary control

Raise financial awareness

Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration
Evidence of continued professional development
Teaching and Assessing Qualification/Training, or equivalent experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
Substantial post registration experience within an acute setting
Substantial Diabetes experience within a clinical setting
Knowledge of the skills required to undertake the role
Knowledge of current professional and clinical issues
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
Knowledge and experience collating and presenting evidence for internal and external assessments such as CQC and NHSLA. of IPC Practices
Evidence of quality improvement in patient care
Desirable criteria
Experience of clinical teaching
Facilitated staff professional development
Skills
Essential criteria
Excellent communication skills
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Ability to prioritise effectively
Ability to work autonomously and as a multi-disciplinary team
Triage skills
Leadership skills
Other
Essential criteria
Flexible approach to working pattern

St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are committed to providing an environment and services which embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the communities we serve to enable us to reflect their diversity and improve the delivery of the services we provide.
Any information gathered during the application process relating to protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010, is gathered for statistical purposes only and is not made available to recruiting managers at any stage of the recruitment process.

As a ‘Disability Confident Leader’ we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who consider themselves to have a disability and who meet the minimum selection criteria (essential) at each stage of the selection process. You can indicate your wish submit an application under the Trust’s guaranteed interview scheme in the personal information section of the online application form.

Transitional arrangements are in place for EU,EEA and Swiss Citizens following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. Should you this apply to you, you are advised to familiarise yourself with these arrangements to ensure you continue to have right to work in the UK and how to evidence that right in the future. Please see the document attached to this vacancy. This requirement does not apply to Irish citizens, who can continue to freely enter, live and work in the UK.

The Trust is a non-smoking site. Failure to follow this rule could lead to disciplinary action.

Please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated, should a sufficient number of applications be received from which a shortlist can be confirmed therefore you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience. The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience.

If you are having difficulty completing an online application, please contact Recruitment@sthk.nhs.uk

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