Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Trauma & Orthopaedics (T&O)

Job overview

Do you want to have the opportunity to develop and grow as a Band 6 Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse within the Trauma & Orthopaedic Speciality?

We are currently looking to offer an experienced nurse the opportunity work within a new senior management role; someone who aims to lead and support the hard working inpatient ward team to provide the best care and outcomes for their patient group.

This position will be on our Orthopaedic trauma wards B54 Pierce Ward or Forrester Brown B34 which is a mixed sex ward, caring for patients who are presenting with traumatic Orthopaedic injuries. The orthopaedic specialty is dynamic, forward thinking and constantly striving to improve the patient’s pathway. Within this orthopaedic team we have a commitment to the trust and our patients who use our service. We are proud to make a difference, If you’re ready to come and make a difference we look forwards to hearing from you.

For an informal visit or discussion about the role, please contact;

Kathryn Riddick Senior Sister 01225 821009

Main duties of the job

> To ensure that all clinical documentation is completed correctly by members of the nursing team. > To maintain a safe ward/department environment. > To assist in the establishment and monitoring of protocols/care pathways.

> To supervise junior staff in the delivery of care, through effective monitoring, mentoring, clinical supervision and reflective practice. > To provide emergency cover, where possible, within the unit.

> To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing incorporating the Named Nurse initiative. > To proactively co-ordinate the patients’ discharge arrangements in accordance with RUH Discharge Policy ensuring involvement of other agencies as necessary. > To promote a patient focused enhanced recovery approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals. > To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified. > To provide information thus enabling patients to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle. > To promote and maintain effective communication within the ward/department, GPs and community staff and other hospitals with regard to ongoing patient care. > To maintain patient confidentiality and ensure all staff understand the relevance of this.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.