Sister/Charge Nurse **Internal HDFT Applicants Only**

Job overview

**Internal HDFT Applicants Only**

Wensleydale ward is a mixed Cardio respiratory ward with a Respiratory support unit (RSU) and a coronary care unit. We have up to 20 beds on the ward and 8 CCU/RSU beds. Wensleydale specialises in cardiology and Respiratory medicine. We also take a number of acutely unwell patients from other specialities who may need cardiac monitoring,  respiratory failure patients needing NIV/CPAP.   If you enjoy a challenge and thrive in an environment in which you are always learning and growing as a nurse, then we want to hear from you.

As a band 6 on Wensleydale  ward, we expect you to be able to lead the shift and the team you are working with confidently and safely. Patient safety is at the heart of what we deliver here. Our patients are often acutely unwell and require quick delivery of treatment and a team around them that can spot the signs of deterioration fast. The band 6 on Wensleydale ward is key in collaborating well & building rapport with other departments to maintain effective flow from the emergency department and transferring patients to other wards.

Main duties of the job

To support and work with senior nursing teams to provide support to junior colleague's, carrying out leadership tasks such as return to work interviews, sickness monitoring, new starter paperwork, shift management.

To take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the ward manager, dealing with & escalating any concerns with regards to staff or patient safety

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The applicant should have the ability to work independently and within a team, with patient experience at the heart of their delivery of care . There should be evidence of self-development and a clear plan for the applicant’s further development, along with the qualification to mentor students. When in charge the expectation is to lead, support and motivate your team to ensure high quality care is delivered. As a  Sister/Charge Nurse you will need to line manage a team of health care professionals and deputize in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Please see the Job Description & Person Specification attached for a full list of duties and requirements for the role.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Leza Wightman at [email protected]