Sister/Charge Nurse

1 week ago


Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Gate 32 at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust specialises in diabetes and Endocrinology, supporting patient's with a multitude of needs to manage their diabetes. You will learn and develop in the area of diabetes management and work with a experienced multidisciplinary team.

We are looking for a Sister/ Charge Nurse to join our dynamic and friendly ward who can lead the team, ensure we maintain high standards of care and work as a effective member of the team.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will deputise in the absence of the ward manager, managing safe staffing levels and the delivery of high quality care to our patients, whilst maintaining a warm and friendly caring environment.

The role includes being in charge of the shift, working with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient and effective discharges. Completing ward audits and dealing with patient issues as they arise, as well as ensuring staffing levels are mitigated when there are shortfall in staffing levels as well as supporting other wards within the division.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, show care and compassion to patients and colleagues alike, and work well within a team.

About us

We provide care and support to over a million people inWakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across ourthree hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront ofinnovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of ourworkforce.

We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectfuland maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make MidYorkshire the best place to work and receive care.

We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasmirrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity andgender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support tosomeone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of theLGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currentlyunder-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications frommembers of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure allapplicants are treated fairly and consistently.

We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuableguidance and feedback from those with lived experience.

We have a clear vision and you could be part of this Ifyou share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of ourpatients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL LEADERSHIP

The Senior Registered Nurse will maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovations.

The Senior Registered Nurse will:

Strive for continuous improvements in the delivery of high quality patient focused care.

Participate within the ward team including the delegation of work on a day to day basis for junior staff.

Act as clinical expert providing specialist knowledge and advice to both nurses and medical staff working within the unit.

Be the named clinical expert responsible for on shift for the continuing care of patients within the unit.

. Organise own workload and support junior staff to time manage and prioritise.

Plan and manage skill mix to reflect the workload and meet the needs of the patients, including using the e-rostering system effectively.

Actively participate in the department budget and with support from ward sister exercise care and economy in the ordering and use of supplies/ equipment.

Participate in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients carers and staff.

Lead by example, motivate and empower others.

Promote effective communication when liaising with all members of the multidisciplinary team.

Relate to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and work effectively as part of team.

Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust, always promoting the best clinical and professional practice.

Create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships and collaborative working within the ward/ department and across professional boundaries with the Trust.

Recognise areas of conflict and assist in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.

In the absence of the Ward Sister take responsibility for maintaining staff records sickness, annual leave, taking appropriate action where necessary.

Assist in the orientation/ induction of new staff, nursing students, allied health professionals and medical staff.

Mentor and supervise pre and post registered staff; demonstrate procedures to pre and post registered nursing staff without direct supervision, always promoting a high standard of best practice, quality nursing care.

Ensure that nursing practices comply with Trust policies and procedures and are maintained at the highest standard.

Within the frame of clinical governance assist the senior sister/ charge nurse to be proactive in responding to and investigating complaints, clinical and non-clinical incidents to ensure robust systems are in place for informing and improving evidence based practice.

Respond to patient, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take action as required.

Assist in maintaining a safe clinical environment through participation in risk management processes, through audit, risk assessment, managing, reporting and investigating incidents.

Maintain an awareness of national and regional initiatives.

Participate in supporting individual performance review processes.

Foster good relationships to achieve and maintain high morale and for both staff and patients.

Provide feedback to the senior sister/ charge nurse on individual staff progression or identify any concerns and document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse Current NMC registration Evidence of ongoing professional development Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing Supporting Learning in Practice

Desirable

First level degree Significant post registration experience

Experience

Essential

Post registered experience Management and Leadership training

Desirable

Diabetes experience

Personal Attributes

Essential

Good interpersonal skills Leadership and management skills Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written) Adaptable and flexible Ability to problem solve Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally Role models the Trust values and behaviours

Desirable

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to plan, asses, implement and evaluate patient care Prioritise tasks Excellent clinical skills Ability to lead a team Develop and maintain positive working relationships Motivate self and others Be able to provide high quality care in a highly charged environment Excellent organisational prioritisation, delegation and communication skills

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice Demonstrate innovation in practice Incorporate high quality patient centred care Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional accountability Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS

Desirable

Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken Experience as mentor/ preceptor

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