Ophthamology Sister/Charge Nurse

3 days ago

Huddersfield, United Kingdom Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Ophthalmology Sister/ Charge Nurse to join our busy and fast paced Ophthalmology outpatient department.

To support the delivery of Ophthalmology, Orthoptic and Optometry services within the Trust and to support, develop and manage a highly skilled nursing team.

Working alongside a multidisciplinary team to support and provide a high standard care to our patients in various sub- specialties within Ophthalmology including Macular theatre.

We are looking forward to meeting candidates who are passionate at providing high standards of care and demonstrate the values of CHFT.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed Sister /Charge Nurse to join our team. We will welcome any forward thinking, caring individual who is committed to providing a high standard of patient care to our patients.

You must display excellent communication skills and be confident to deal with patients, families, carers and members of the nursing and wider multidisciplinary team.

To provide clinical and managerial leadership for nursing and support staff.

To deputise for the Department Manager in their absence.

To take a lead on clinical practice and departmental issues.

To work clinically in all areas of the department

About us

We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.

We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.

We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.

We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community.

Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Tasks

To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust.

To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given, and act when standards are not being maintained

Act as clinical role model, ensuring clinical expertise and practice is enhanced

To participate in the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programs of care.

To clearly present the patients point of view to others, including promoting and protecting the interest and dignity of patients

Establish and maintain effective communication within the multidisciplinary team, including contributing to effective communication concerning the specialism.

Lead the team towards local, divisional and Trust objectives.

Clinical Duties

To work in clinics as required.

Ensure clinics are run in an efficient and timely way.

To take an active role in risk assessment, supporting implementation of strategies to minimise risk. Ensuring incidents and near misses are reported, through promoting a no blame culture

To recognise changes in patient conditions which require the intervention of others, and refer on as appropriate.

To establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and written.

To be aware of team members skills and capabilities and be able to delegate tasks appropriately Act as an innovative and enthusiastic role model, providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational & professional issues

Assist the Department Manager in ensuring the department has appropriate Link nurses and support them undertaking that role

Professional Duties

To work within the NMC code of Professional practice, and within the policies, procedures and guidelines of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust.

To provide mentorship and preceptorship as required, supporting the Department Manager in providing a suitable & effective learning environment for students.

To take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with re-registration requirements

To support the development of other team members

Managerial Duties

Develop and manage the ophthalmology team, ensuring staffing and resources are kept within budget.

Coordinate the service to achieve equity across both sites

To manage verbal complaints and refer on when unable to resolve, encouraging junior staff to be proactive in the management of verbal / potential complaints

To participate in investigation of incidents and complaints as required, including preparing detailed reports and letters to complainants. Share lessons learned with the team to improve patient care. To recognise, manage and prevent areas of conflict, escalating where necessary. Take an active role in the recruitment and selection of junior staff

Be responsible for staff appraisals

Ensure that all staff are assisted in meeting mandatory training requirements.

Attend and participate in meetings as required, including providing feedback and disseminating information as appropriate

Support the Department Manager in the monitoring of sickness and absence, and act accordingly within trust policies Contribute to site management rota

Be proactive in the development of clinical area, supporting Department Manager in business planning process / service development, through contribution of new ideas to improve patient care / experience.

Financial Duties

To have a high degree of budgetary awareness and support the Department Manager in the management of the budget and resources.

Actively encourage staff awareness of budgetary restrictions and stock control.

Managing Self

Participate in regular supervision.

Attend all mandatory training.

Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.

Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.

Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy.

Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.

Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

Registered General Nurse Qualification Evidence of own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and nurse registration

Desirable

Working towards appropriate degree / ophthalmology course Management training course Mentor Qualification

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

Experience in Outpatient / Ophthalmic nursing Regular experience of taking charge of department / ward Knowledge of Ophthalmology services Knowledge of local and government targets Approachable / motivated

Desirable

Recruitment and selection Staff appraisal Experience of service improvement Ability to prioritise workload of self and junior colleagues

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to foster multi-disciplinary working Budget awareness Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

Basic knowledge using Teams and Microsoft

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