Clinical Sister

Job summary

Ward 43/ ARU is looking for a senior Band 5 who is wantingto develop into a role of Band 6 Clinical Sister/ Charge Nurse. the role will be to work as a clinical nurseon the ward and showing leadership and support to the junior team.

it will be a role to help develop the junior nurses in therole of Respiratory Nursing.

it will the responsibility of the Sister/ Charge Nurse tomanage a team of staff under the supervision on the Ward Manager with allaspects of the development, sickness, compliance and Role.

You will also provide the team with seniorsupport and help in the role on Acute Respiratory Unit, in all aspects of NIV,HFNO and CPAP.

Main duties of the job

Manage the ward when ward manager is absent

Return to Work

Stage 1 Sickness

Appraisals

Annual leave

off duty

students allocations and support

Health and Safety

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Job description

Job responsibilities

- Toassist in admitting patients to the ward, completing demographic details andrecording base-line observations.

- Toprovide care to patients following instructions in the care plan, programme orpathway.

- Todemonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine clinicalobservations.

- Torecognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a patients condition andreport changes to a registered nurse.

- Toassess patients level of dependence in meeting personal care needs and giveappropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination andcomfort).

- Toassist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and supportive manner.

- Toaccurately record information on patient food charts and fluid balance charts,reporting concerns to a registered nurse.

- To carryout clinical skills relevant to the ward/department and patient group (egphlebotomy, ECG recording, simple dressings).

- Toassist clinical team with data entry, filing and maintaining accuratedocumentation of care.

- Toassist in escorting, transferring and discharging patients, ensuring allproperty is packed and the bed area is prepared for the next patient.

- Toensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequately stocked and tidy.

- Toparticipate in clinical supervision.

- Toassist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns and complaints in apositive manner.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse Recognised teaching certificate Diploma in nursing

Desirable

BSc Nursing or willing to work towards.

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 2 years relevant experience at Band 5

Desirable

Experience of change management

Statutory Registration

Essential

Registered qualified nurse.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Work within the boundaries of the NMC code of Professional Conduct Evidence of professional/clinical development Demonstrate knowledge of government policies and protocols Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent time management and organisational skills Demonstrate leadership skills Demonstrates team work/player Demonstrate teaching and development/support skills Ability to work under pressure Ability to work independently Initiate change in practice

Desirable

NIV, CPAP, HFNO Competent

Special Requirements

Essential

Intravenous drug administration Cannulation and venepuncture NIV CPAP HFNO competent for at least 2 years

Desirable

NIV CPAP HFNO competent for at least 2 years

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