Ward Sister

Job overview

Working as a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse entails great leadership, encompassing communication, collaborative working, innovating ways of working, and providing staff and patient safety at all times.

This post entails providing day to day leadership to the Nursing team within the ward, acting as a role model at all times whilst ensuring patients are receiving high quality evidence-based care.

You will adopt a highly visible and accessible approach for patients, their carers and relatives, and all staff within the MDT alike. They will lead by example and help to empower staff in their personal and professional development.

There is an expectation to work closely with the medical team and other agencies, to ensure patient care is given safely, promptly and appropriately, encouraging proactive discharge planning, and promoting maximum independence for patients.

**Post is for 34 hours per week**

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication, and working collaboratively with colleagues inside and out of the department.
• To provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients need and be adaptable and responsive.
• Support and develop Junior Staff
• Lead Board/MDT rounds (SAFER)
• Role model and lead the way to excellent care

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To provide a high quality service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards.
• To be honest and learn from mistakes, and help to create a “no-blame” culture were people feel able to share and learn from experiences together.
• Support and develop junior staff, act as a role model and lead the way to excellent care.
• Lead Board/MDT rounds (SAFER), delegate explicit roles and responsibilities.
• Keep up to date with Organisational developments, service delivery, clinical and administratively.
• Adhere to the NMC code, Trust protocols, procedures, Job description and Contract.
• Have an awareness of Budget and expenditure, not wasteful of resources.
• Be competent at using and supervising a wide range of specialised Equipment and confident with training.
• Support Staff in reflection, and critical thinking/learning.
• Work alongside the ward manager to develop your own knowledge and skills.
• Follow NMC Documentation guidance, alongside TSDHCFT Policies, and stay up to date with the Trusts Innovative IT systems.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.