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Sister/Charge Nurse
4 months ago
Job summary
Toensure that the highest quality of care and comfort is provided to the patientin accordance with Bolton Hospice policy and agreed nursing practice andavailable resources.
Tobe responsible for maintaining continuity of care to patients and providingleadership to staff and volunteers.
To be responsible for leading the Nursing team in theabsence of the Senior Sister/Service Lead and making decisions based uponknowledge and experience.
Main duties of the job
As one of our Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses you will support the ServiceLead, lead a team and manage the ward on a regular basis. The role isresponsible for maintaining continuity of care to patients within the hospice,while at the same time providing leadership to staff and volunteers.
The successful post holder would work well with the Service Leadand Sisters to support the effective running of the ward, ensuring goodcommunication and teamwork, and that the necessary support and supervision isprovided for all team members.
As one of our Sisters/Charge Nurses you will be supported by theService Lead and Head of Clinical Services while playing a key role indelivering safe, quality patient-focused care to clients and drive forward thehighest standards of palliative care service provision. This post will appeal to an individual withthe ability to deliver in all aspects of clinical care and staffmanagement.
As a Sister/Charge Nurse you will be a clinical role model andwill need to have a willingness to develop the nursing team as well as workingtowards your professional growth. The successful post holder will conductdirect supervision and manage the daily service needs which includes planningand management of staff rotas.
About us
We pride ourselves in offering an integrated specialistpalliative care service for all our patients in Bolton. We offer our employees an attractive benefitspackage, including 35 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 40days with long service (pro rata for part-time), generous enhanced maternitypackage, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, free parking, healthcarecash plan, Blue Light Discount Card, discounted meals and excellent training opportunities. We also offer continuity of service from theNHS with respect to pension and holiday allowance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
To ensure that the highest quality of care and comfort is provided to the patient in accordance with Bolton Hospice policy and agreed nursing practice and available resources.
To be responsible for maintaining continuity of care to patients and providing leadership to staff and volunteers.
To be responsible for leading the Nursing team in the absence of the Senior Sister/Service Lead and making decisions based upon knowledge and experience.
Key Working Relationships:
Chief Executive Officer
Head of Clinical Services
Service Leads
Senior Sisters
Sisters
Senior Staff Nurses
Medical team
Facilities team
Administration team
Porters
AHPs
Volunteer Co-ordinator
Theduties and responsibilities of this post have been assessed as levels ofcompetence required and reflect the skill and knowledge needed tosatisfactorily perform the duties of the post.
Role Responsibilities:
Key Objectives
To promote and maintain the philosophy of the hospice.
To make decisions based upon knowledge and experience in respect of patient care and to be accountable for those decisions.
Act as a role model at all times.
Ensure standards are maintained at all times.
To promote and maintain high quality patient care by acting as a role model for more junior staff.
The post holder may be required to rotate onto nights, or to different departments in the hospice, to reflect the needs of the service.
Professional / Clinical Practice
To demonstrate proficiency in the skills and practice of palliative care.
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
To maintain and develop evidence-based holistic care.
To contribute to the development of effective communication between team members and users of the service.
To be aware of and work in accordance with National Standards.
To ensure that accurate record keeping is maintained.
To work in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Code of Conduct.
To provide clinical leadership, commensurate with the grade.
To plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
To provide support to relatives and carers.
To supervise more junior and unqualified members of staff and volunteers.
To promote collaborative working across primary, secondary and tertiary care.
Ensure that all nursing care is carried out in accordance with Nursing & Midwifery Council Scope of Professional Practice.
Prescribe medication for patients when appropriate and in accordance with hospice Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) policy and procedure [trained NMPs only].
Evidence Based Care, Quality and Standards
Contribute to ensuring that research and evidence based practice findings form the basis of nursing practice.
With others, identify, formulate and undertake appropriate audit.
Ensure quality initiatives are encouraged.
Organisational/Managerial/Leadership
Take overall responsibility for the department.
To be involved in the recruitment and selection of staff as appropriate.
To manage departmental budget.
With others, implement and monitor all relevant hospice policies and procedures, health and safety guidelines and professional regulations and guidelines.
To be actively involved in the appraisal process for all staff.
To have increased awareness of current issues relating to the provision of supportive and palliative care.
Education and Training
To identify own learning needs, based upon nationally and locally agreed requirements for the delivery and development of palliative care.
Support and participate in Preceptorship Programme for new staff members.
Assist learners in achieving educational objectives during their clinical allocation; monitoring and evaluating clinical placements and providing written feedback as required.
Assist with induction programmes for newly appointed staff, providing support and guidance.
Work with others to ensure a clinical environment, conducive to learning.
To participate in teaching and training.
To attend all mandatory training in accordance with hospice policy.
Clinical Governance
To participate in the monitoring and evaluation of care and clinical services.
To work in adherence to the organisational policies and guideline of Bolton Hospice.
To maintain personal and professional development.
To ensure all untoward incidents, complaints and accidents are dealt with promptly and in accordance with hospice policy.
Communication
Attend and participate in organisational meetings to ensure awareness of developments within the area of practice and across the organisation.
Maintain effective communication networks, written, verbal and electronic.
Communicate with other service users to provide support and efficiency, both internally and externally.
Liaise with external agencies to plan discharges.
Promote positive communications and relationships with the public.
Other
The post holder may be required to rotate internally on an agreed basis to reflect the needs of the service.
Any other requirements as appropriate to the post and location.
General Responsibilities:
Health and Safety
All employees have a duty to report and accidents, complaints, defects in equipment, near misses and untoward incidents, following hospice procedure.
Ensure health and safety legislation is complied with at all times, including COSHH and Workplace Assessment.
Confidentiality
All information relating to patients, patients families, staff, volunteers, supporters and suppliers gained through your employment with Bolton Hospice is confidential. Disclosure to any unauthorised person is a serious disciplinary offence.
Infection Control
Prevent spread of infection. Comply with policies and procedures for correct disposal of waste, sharps and soiled linen.
Training
Managers are required to take responsibility for their own and their staffs development. All employees have a duty to attend mandatory training as required by the Hospice.
Safeguarding Vulnerable People (Children and Adults)
All employees have a responsibility to protect and safeguard vulnerable people (children and adults). They must be aware of child and adult protection procedures and who to contact within the Hospice for further advice. All employees are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and to undertake additional training appropriate to their role.
Disclosure & Barring Service Check
This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
Valuing Equality and Diversity
All hospice staff should carry out their duties in accordance with the values and principles of our Equality and Diversity strategy. It is the responsibility of all employees to support the hospice commitment to do all we can to ensure we do not exclude, alienate or discriminate in any way and to promote a positive attitude to equality and diversity in adherence to our Equality and Diversity policy.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
Clinical credibility within the sphere of palliative care Ability to manage risk effectively Ability to plan personal and professional development of self and others Ability to manage poor performance effectively Computer literacy Excellent written and oral communication skills Punctual, reliable and flexible Strategic thinker Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
Desirable
Presentation skills
Qualifications
Essential
Registered General Nurse ENB 285/931 or 237 ENB 998/mentorship or equivalent experience EOLC Module or willingness to undertake the module Advanced Communication Skills (or willing to undertake on commencement of role) Management qualification (or willing to undertake on commencement of role) Degree or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
Non-Medical Prescribing course
Knowledge
Essential
Up to date knowledge base of speciality Awareness of the local and national influences in relation to speciality Knowledge of retention and recruitment processes
Desirable
Awareness of the need for succession planning
Experience
Essential
Minimum of three years managing speciality/ward or department Proven experience of managing change Application of evidence to practice Evidence of multi-professional working Experience of appraising staff Understanding and evidence of application of the NMC, and other, professional codes of conduct to practice
Desirable
Experience of writing policies Experience of developing business cases Appraisal training
Personal Attributes
Essential
Able to work proactively, independently and on own initiative Adaptable and able to work in a team environment. Assertive and confident Able to inspire trust and respect Able to work under pressure. Excellent attendance record A commitment to the vision and values of Bolton Hospice.
Desirable
Full clean driving licence and access to vehicle for business use subject to the Equality Act 2010.