Band 6 Junior Sister

Emergency Medical Admission (EMA) within Acute Medicine have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and keen team leader to take on the role of Junior Sister/Charge Nurse in EMA.We are looking for dynamic Junior Sisters /Charge Nurses or experienced Band 5 Staff Nurses who have the ability to lead, motivate and co-ordinate a large team.

It is a fast paced admissions unit which focuses on assessing patients with a range of different specialties,while delivering high standards of care and treatment.There are several expectations within the role of Emergency Medical Admissions, such as being competent in identifying acutely unwell patients and escalating appropriately.This would also include maintaining flow within the hospital and work accordingly with the multidisciplinary team.

The applicant should have the ability to work independently and within a team, with patient experience at the heart of their care delivery. There should be evidence of self-development and a clear plan for the applicant’s further development, along with the qualification to mentor students. When in charge the expectation is to lead, support and motivate your team to ensure high quality care is delivered.

Within your role of deputising for the Ward Manager, you will be empowered within your role to develop further. This includes guidance within incident reporting and investigations, safe staffing and rosters, and quality governance and assurance through audit.
- As delegated provide specialist nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
- The post holder will provide specialist nursing care and support and deputise for their line manager in the management of their clinical speciality. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in a variety of settings.
- To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and to provide cover for any area specified acting as professional role model providing direct and indirect clinical care, teaching and research.
- Be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.
- Contribute to effective management of all resources needed to deliver comprehensive and compassionate nursing care.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

Communication and relationship skills
- To demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations.
- Contribute towards sharing good practice within the ward/department and Trust wide.
- To promote a positive image of Imperial College NHS Trust at all times.
- To work cohesively with all members of the ward team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times.
- Adhere to and actively promote to others St Mary’s People to People Expectations six point Guide.
- Be involved in organisational development plans to transform the hospital to meet the needs of future, this will include upholding shared values

Responsibility
- Patient/ Client care
- In partnership with other professionals and disciplines to develop individual programmes which provide measurable outcomes of patient care. The process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in accordance with Trust and local policies.
- To take charge of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients and/or ward or department on occasion prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 period.
- Taking charge of the clinical area as required utilising appropriate support as necessary to ensure safe staffing levels are maintained.
- To delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members in relation to patient care. (for example when taking charge or as link nurse)
- Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained t