Ward/Department Sister/Charge Nurse - Diabetes & Endocrinology

Job overview

A rare opportunity has arisen for a passionate, dedicated, enthusiastic and innovative individual, who may already be in a Band 7 position or is a Band 6 with a desire for progression, to become the next Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse of Mattishall Ward.

Mattishall Ward is a 38 bed Endocrinology & Diabetes Specialist ward, plus General Medicine, under the direct management of the Matron & Service Director for Endocrinology, and leadership of Care Group H Triumvirate.

You will work closely with the Matron, Service Director, and Nursing Team to provide a safe environment where patients receive quality care to the standards required to achieve Gold Ward Accreditation.

Main duties of the job

The Ward/Department Manager will lead and work as part of the Ward/Department team, providing professional leadership and management within the work environment. The post holder will be accountable and responsible for the standards of care provided within the ward/department and for leading, supporting and implementing innovative practice.

The post holder will provide direct patient care, demonstrating specialist knowledge and act as a resource and role model for the clinical team. To work in liaison with other Senior Nurses/Department Managers and the Assistant Director of Nursing to implement Directorate/Divisional service plans.

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.
• Ensure that accurate records are kept of all care given in the Ward/Department.
• Act as the key person in the coordination and communication of complex, sensitive, emotional, condition related issues to patients, relatives and to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Takes the lead role in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised, evidence based patient care including the monitoring of care standards through audit and other activities.
• Effectively and professionally deals with emergency situations and debriefs staff where appropriate, ensuring support is available.
• To establish and promote a safe, clean, therapeutic environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.
• To be competent in clinical skills including enhanced practice relevant to the clinical area.
• 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.

Please see the attached job description for full details.