Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Todd Ward

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen on Todd ward for a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse (Band 6). Todd Ward is a 21-bedded ward focuses primarily on transplantation hence works collaboratively with the Liver ICU. Due to our client group (pre transplant and post-transplant) we provide an atmosphere for nurses to experience both medical and surgical nursing skills.

This is an ideal opportunity to develop team leadership skills for an experienced Band 5 nurse. Experience in Liver nursing is not essential, as we will support you to gain the required specialist knowledge.  This job offers the opportunity to develop your management skills through leading a team of nurses and deputising for the Ward Manager. Supported by the Ward Manager the Matron and the Practice Development Team, we are offering you the chance to team-lead and work with a team committed to developing and delivering the best possible care and support to patients and their families. There are extensive educational resources to drive your continuing professional development.

King’s is situated in southeast London and provides comprehensive health care services for a diverse community. With an income of £500 million and 6,500 staff, King’s is one of the largest and busiest hospitals in London, with a well-established national and international reputation for clinical excellence, innovation and achievement.

Main duties of the job

• To act as a mentor to junior staff members, responsible for the orientation, supervision and ongoing development of junior and student nurses, in conjunction with Line Manager and Practice Development staff.
• To act as practice supervisor, responsible for completing competency documents for junior staff within agreed timeframes.
• To act as a mentor to students undertaking further education as requested, ensuring a positive learning experience and facilitating the development of their clinical skills.
• To contribute to the wider educational activities within the Care Group – ensuring attendance at and contributing to the delivery of educational activities within the Care Group. To participate in any research projects conducted in the clinical area as appropriate.
• To manage the clinical workload effectively, ensuring care is prioritised appropriately.
• To contribute positively towards the delivery of a cost effective service, adjusting staffing levels to meet demand and assisting the ward manager to keep within agreed resources.
• To act as a team leader to an identified group of staff, monitoring and documenting the development of their clinical skills.
• To develop own skills in recruitment and retention, sickness management and performance management as determined by line manager. To actively support the process of risk management – ensure incidents are reported appropriately and helping identify ways of preventing errors and accidents to both patients and staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times.
• To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward/ department
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the Ward on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team.
• To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients’ condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as appropriate.
• To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives.
• To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patient’s condition and the treatment delivered.
• To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, and ensure that this is presented in a way that they understand.
• To ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with Line Manager and practice development staff.
• To ensure that practice is evidence based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area.
• To uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing policies and standards.
• To support the Ward Managers and Modern Matron in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in the light of such findings.
• To contribute to the health education of patients and their families, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and support to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• To actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing strategy and uphold the ethos of the local philosophy.