Ward Sister / Charge Nurse - Respiratory

Job overview

Ward Sister / Charge Nurse - Respiratory

Band 6

37.5 Hours per week

Permanent

The post holder will work without direct supervision and will take charge of the ward/department in the absence of the ward/ department manager and deputy, who holds continuing responsibility.

Key responsibilities will include the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, effective leadership and staff management/development. The post holder will always work within the NMC’s Code of Professional Conduct.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has become available for a band 6 nurse within the respiratory care group, on ward 22

The successful post holder will support the ward manager in the day to day operational management that is instrumental in coordinating patient care and flow to the hospital.

The post requires excellent leadership skills, extensive knowledge of all respiratory enhanced care. You will be experienced within all areas of respiratory medicine and will hold a relevant mentorship qualification. Ward 22 is a 36 bedded respiratory ward.

We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our team, providing leadership and high-quality nursing care within respiratory medicine.

You will need to demonstrate continuing professional development and a strong sense of commitment to develop others and work closely within a multi - disciplinary team.

Applicants must be a 1st level nurse with evidence of experience of working at band 5 or previous experience at band 6.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Co-ordination of the ward/department on a day-to-day basis including planning, allocation and evaluation of work carried out by teams or individuals and self. • Provide specialist knowledge to all Nursing staff on the ward/ department • Will promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of nursing care  ensuring that the ward/ department environment is responsive to current issues. • In support of the ward/ department manager will assist in the review and update of procedures and protocols relating to the care of patients. • Develop methods for identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of patient care through facilitation of best practice and clinical benchmarking. • Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of  April 2022 patients/clients. • Explore and undertake expanded practice to optimise patient care as required within specialist area, in accordance with Trust policies

MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exercise effective leadership acting as an exemplary role model for the  ward/department team. • Support the ward/ department manager and deputy in maintaining adequate staff cover and skill mix on the ward through effective use of staffing rotas.  • Ensure effective communication with patients and their carers. • Liaise with nursing, medical and allied health professional colleagues to ensure that all facets of the patients` care are covered. • Ensure that the ward participates in maintaining standards relating to clinical governance. • Support the implementation of risk management policies within the  ward/department, including the development of action plans to address identified risks. • Ensure effective communication with relatives, community nursing staff, other hospitals and local agencies to facilitate the smooth transfer and after-care of patients/clients • In support of the ward/ department manager and deputy ensures outcomes and action plans from patient complaints are implemented and monitored. • Ensure staff compliance with mandatory training and help maintain current records. • In conjunction with the ward/ department manager will ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures. • Assist in monitoring and managing staff sickness/absence following the Trust guidelines, and liaise with the manager or Matron as necessary. • Participate in recruitment and selection of staff within the nursing team ensuring appropriate policies are adhered to. • Support the implementation of the Trusts Human Resources Strategy including the principles of Improving Working Lives. • Monitor performance of staff that are identified by the ward/ department manager, ensuring that learning needs are identified through personal development plans, appraisal systems and supervised practice • In conjunction with the ward/ department manager contribute to planning, monitoring and control of resources. • Contribute to nursing developments within the ward/department via appropriate forums as required  • Deputises for the deputy ward/ department manager in his/her absence

EDUCATION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the ward/ department manager and deputy in identifying staff training and development needs via personal development plans  • Contributes to the dissemination of information from individuals undertaking professional development to the ward department team, patients and carers, inclusive of the link nurse network • Collaborate with the clinical practice facilitators to develop and promote an effective and responsive clinical learning environment • Ensure that nursing care is wherever possible is evidence based. Encourage and initiate nursing audit and research, assisting with the implementation of findings where appropriate. • Contribute to the development of competency-based training packages for use within the ward/department; inclusive of preceptorship, pre and post registration nurses • Act as a mentor for all pre and post registration nurses and health care  assistants.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust and  safeguards the wellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives.  • Act always in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Guidance  documents and maintain active status on NMC Register. • Take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge. • Identify objectives within a PDP that support the delivery of high standards of clinical care.