Ward Sister / Charge Nurse - AMU

Job overview

AMU is a varied, fast-paced, dynamic Emergency Assessment Unit for Medicine.  We have a high turnover of patients as we take our own direct emergency admissions from GPs, clinics and A&E.  We assess and admit patients from nine medical specialties including general medicine, respiratory, cardiology, oncology and gastroenterology and are committed to providing the highest standard of care for our patients.  AMU is divided into four parts a Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) clinic and 3 main inpatient areas (AMUH, AMUI and AMUK)

The unit is continually evolving and as a team we are always looking for new initiatives to improve and enhance our patient’s experience.  We are a friendly, cohesive team and pride ourselves on our excellent assessment skills, allowing us to initiate specialised individual treatment plans and providing initial front line emergency care.  We are passionate about encouraging our staff to develop their clinical skills and knowledge and believe we provide an environment which facilitates professional development.

Flexible working available including a range of shifts including nights, days, and weekends.

The Job Description, which includes a Person Specification, provides a full outline of responsibilities and requirements for this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the person specification.

Main duties of the job

Under the direction of the registered professional, work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, to contribute to the provision of the highest standards of patient care delivered with dignity, respect and compassion. Act as a role model for other colleagues and provide support and guidance as appropriate to role. This job description is to be read in conjunction with the scope of practice for Band 3 HCSW – clinical care at NNUH.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC code of Professional conduct and work within limits of competence.
• To maintain high standards of care by personal example and conduct and be a credible practitioner in the area.
• Have overall responsibility for the ward area
• Participate in the daily personal care of patients.
• To be responsible for Ward/Department nursing staff and to provide a quality and cost effective service in accordance with Trust policy and procedures.
• To develop a positive team culture and manage recruitment and retention of the workforce.
• To demonstrate and promote professional, clinical and managerial leadership acting as a resource and providing guidance to own staff.
• To ensure effective liaison and professional relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams
• To work with others in developing and implementing strategies to obtain the views of patients and carers and ensure their views are incorporated into proposed service developments
• In conjunction with the Senior Nurse/Service Manager/Operational Manager contribute to all service developments in relation to National and Local Plans and Modernisation agendas.

Please see the attached job description for full details.