Junior Sister

Job summary

We are looking to build junior sister workforce for our new frailty unit at Morriston Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work as a senior member of the leadership team within the frailty unit. Providing care to patients presenting with, injuries, illness, acute exacerbation of chronic conditions.

We require someone who is dynamic, innovative and highly motivated role model with strong leadership attributes, with good communication skills to support the team.

The unit is opening on the 1st September 2024.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties

Candidates need to be able to demonstrate good clinical and assessment skills and able to manage the team in the absence of the unit Senior Sister. You will be responsible for leading and managing a team of staff, while working closely with the multidisciplinary team to shape the new unit and frailty strategy.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Please refer to the job description and personal specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Frailty Strategy overview

The Current Situation

Within Swansea Bay UHB we recognise that frailty is associated with increased ill health, mortality, healthcare use, care dependency and reduced quality of life and have identified a high proportion, 40%, of our acute medical admissions are frail.

People with frailty often experience long waits in overcrowded admission areas and spending extending periods of time in these types of environments is challenging to their senses and increases immobility which leads to deconditioning and delirium. In an attempt to move people quickly out of admission areas like ED (emergency department) we are not always able to offer older people a frailty assessment before they are admitted. By failing to complete a frailty assessment (ideally within 30 minutes of their arrival at hospital) patients are at greater risk of hospital acquired harms.

What can we do to provide better care to our frail population?

We want to provide a dedicated Frailty Unit that is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of geriatricians, nurses and therapists who will be able to provide the targeted care these vulnerable patients need, right from the offset. By undertaking a comprehensive geriatric assessment on arrival as well as having six ring fenced beds for patients for those confirmed with fractured neck of femur and enabling specialty in reach and continuity of care across admitting areas and wards we can minimise the time spent in hospital and reduce unnecessary admissions.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

Registered Nurse (Part 1) - Active NMC Registration Bachelor degree in relevant health related subject (or equivalent experience) Pertinent postgraduate diploma (or equivalent development / experience and a willingness to undertake appropriate post graduate diploma level study) Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults/Children including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Knowledge of quality and service improvement methodologies Bronze IQT Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2015)

Desirable

Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience) Recognised management qualification Understanding of wider nursing and health care related agenda

Experience

Essential

Relevant clinical experience Experience of working in a multi-professional environment Experience of shift leadership Experience of working with preregistration nursing / midwifery students Experience of formal /informal teaching and of mentoring preregistration nursing or midwifery students. Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills

Desirable

Relevant experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty Experience of coordinating a team Experience of facilitating learning in and from practice Previous experience of leadership and management Awareness of current issues in nursing and specialty

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care Ability to motivate a team and positively influence others Able to establish credibility and lead a nursing team to deliver / maintain high standards of care Able to support junior colleagues in the provision of direct care Ability to respond to/lead change Ability to delegate and prioritise work Able to manage time effectively Excellent interpersonal skills Supervisory management skills Able to create and work in a calm and efficient manner in situations of extreme workload Evidence of commitment to and understanding of mentorship/reflection/clinical supervision Evidence of their own areas of clinical interest and contribution towards developing clinical practice. Demonstrate a willingness to develop leadership and management skills Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

Ability to speak Welsh Ability to critically analyse research and apply to practice setting

Values

Essential

Shows empathy and compassion towards others - a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect. Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough. Shows respect for others' views and appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values. Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues). Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation. Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.

Other

Essential

Commitment to working a shift pattern which is complementary to rest of leadership team within clinical area, with aim of providing maximum visibility of nursing leadership team across 7 days of week. Details to be agreed with nursing management team on appointment.

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