Sister/Charge Nurse, Band 6 (Maternity Cover)

Job overview

Sister/Charge Nurse, Band 6 (Maternity Cover)- 32.25 hours a week

The post holder will be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards and professional practice as set by the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour and relevant professional guidelines.

They will regularly take charge of the practice setting or defined area of the practice setting / group of patients and take responsibility for ensuring the coordination and direct provision of high standard of holistic, patient centred care by assessing nursing care and health education needs, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care for each patient.

To be designated to act as a deputy to the person holding continuing responsibility for the organisation and management of the practice setting.

To demonstrate and facilitate others to develop the necessary skills and experience in ward/department management and provide leadership in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

Main duties of the job

Always adhere to the NMC code of practice and operate within the NMC standards of proficiency for Registered Nurses

To act as a resource

Co-ordinate the ward effectively.

Liaise with consultants and site managers about the bed state and ensure safe and efficient flow of patients..

Be able to assist and rotate clinically across the wards and TAU.

Work alongside nursing staff, role modelling, whilst assessing, delivering and evaluating patient care.

Competent in the use of all relevant Trust IT systems including the use of electronic patient record, email, and Trak-Care

Responsible for the administration of clinical procedures/treatments within the specialist area.

To effectively input and retrieve patient and staff information from computer-based systems, specifically Sunrise EPR, Safe Care and other specialist systems and be able to advise and support other team members in their use.

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.

To administer medication and treatment within Procedure for the Ordering, Prescribing and Administration of Medication Guidelines.

To deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using equipment and resources safely and as appropriate.

To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures and professional code of conduct.

Time management skills and prioritising

Confidence in addressing poor practice and lack of engagement.

Awareness of fairness, equality, and diversity.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As an experienced Registered Nurse, the expectation is that, with adequate training, supervision and assessment, you will be able to; Always adhere to the NMC code of practice and operate within the NMC standards of proficiency for Registered Nurses To act as a resource and support nursing teams in the care delivery of patients across specialities. Co-ordinate the ward effectively. Liaise with consultants and site managers about the bed state and ensure safe and efficient flow of patients.. Be able to assist and rotate clinically across the wards and TAU when required. To contribute to the development of specialty protocols and guidelines. Able to work alongside nursing staff, role modelling high standards of practice whilst assessing, delivering and evaluating patient care. Highlighting any areas of development for team members as required. Be competent in the use of all relevant Trust IT systems including the use of electronic patient record, email, and Trak-Care Maintain regular use of emails to keep abreast of information disseminated in the Trust To actively monitor and support the health and wellbeing of team members: advising on resources available and escalating for line manager assistance as required and agreed by the individual staff member Responsible for the administration of clinical procedures/treatments within the specialist area, acting as an expert resource for the nursing team. To effectively input and retrieve patient and staff information from computer-based systems, specifically Sunrise EPR, Safe Care and other specialist systems and be able to advise and support other team members in their use. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records. To administer medication and treatment within Procedure for the Ordering, Prescribing and Administration of Medication Guidelines. To deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using equipment and resources safely and as appropriate. Participate in audits and undertake local research relevant to area of practice. To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures and professional code of conduct. Time management skills and prioritising Insight into own skills and knowledge and know when to signpost or ask for advice. Keeping up to date with own skills and changes to clinical practices, both locally and nationally Confidence in addressing poor practice and lack of engagement. Awareness of fairness, equality, and diversity.