Outpatients Sister

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Sister or Charge Nurse to join our enthusiastic, professional and dynamic team.

Outpatient's has 4 locations which we manage.

Outpatients, Rapid Access and Results, Breast clinics at New Alderley House, Orthopaedic Outpatients and our newly opened Treatment Centre, which offers patients opportunities to attend Urology and Gynaecology appointments, have diagnostic tests and treatments within the Centre. There are also plans for other diagnostic services to use the Treatment Centre.

The successful applicant will support the management of delivery of best practice services to patients, from the fundamental aspects to advanced care interventions. To support the development and to maintain and monitor standards of nursing care within the Departments, to effectively assist in managing clinical audits, competencies, demonstrate clinical knowledge and education within the Departments, prioritizing these in order to meet the requirements of the Trust. To deputise in the absence of the Senior Sister.

Demonstrate clinical knowledge of all specialities accommodated within the department

Contribute to the delivery of quality care by leading in the assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of care

Supports and monitors patients encouraging them to promote their own health and wellbeing

Through demonstration of advanced knowledge and skills maintain a high standard

To continually evaluate and update the department’s philosophy

Management

To be responsible for the creation and maintenance of the department roster using the eRostering system ensuring that the department is safely and fairly staffed

Allocates work to make the best use of the team and the abilities of all its members

To co-ordinate effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team

To provide the team members with suitable learning opportunities to meet their personal objectives

To ensure the promotion of the safety of patients, staff and visitors to the department

To be aware of and work within the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy and to treat all contacts, staff or clients with dignity and respect

To participate in the Trust’s appraisal system

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.