Catering Assistant

Job overview

An amazing opportunity has arisen for the post of Band 7 Ward Manager on ward 15 at Burnley General Hospital to manage a 24 bedded ward of Elective Orthopaedic surgery.

This is a full time post covering Monday to Friday with on call shifts during the week and at weekends on a rota working with the matron covering all of the sites.

Previous experience of band 6, preferably on a ward is essential.

The practitioner should be an expert in the assessment , planning and implementation of all areas of nursing care from from patients admission to discharge. they will manage ward staff including appraisal, rota's, recruitment and selection and organise the supervision of learners.

Support and lead a team of nurses in the delivery of evidence based centered care, which is of a high standard. They are responsible for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures maintaining associated records. Utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources.

Knowledge and understanding of the principles of the Nursing and Performance Framework is essential.

Main duties of the job

1.1. Sets and monitors standards of quality nursing care over a 24 hour period..
1.2 Organises staff (according to competence) time and equipment for work completion.
1.3 Supervises the delivery of quality nursing care.
1.4 Praises and corrects team members as appropriate, and is involved in personal development
of the workforce using performance review.
1.5 Reports on levels of nursing care quality to nurse management.
1.6 Co-ordinates the care given by nurses, medical staff and social workers, alongside any other
professionals directly involved in patient care on the unit.
1.7 Handles complaints by patients, members of the public and staff, in accordance with Trust
Policies.
1.8 Maintains discipline for the delivery of quality nursing care.
1.9 Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of the staff, patients and visitors under his/her control,
as far as is reasonably practicable and in compliance with statutory duty, e.g., C.O.S.H.H. and Manual
Handling of Loads. This responsibility to include provision of systems of work, place of work and work
equipment that are safe and without risk to health.

Working for our organisation

Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute and community healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures.

The organisation puts safety and quality at the heart of everything we do, invests in and develops its workforce, works with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships and encourages innovation and pathway reform to deliver best practice.

We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

MANAGER OF RESOURCES
2.1 Continuing responsibility for the management of the ward over a 24 hour period.
2.2 Is responsible for ensuring that the ward expenditure stays within the budgetary allowance.
2.3 Plans the deployment of staff within the ward and ensures that safe staffing levels are
maintained over the 24 hour period using the electronic roster, reporting any deficiencies to the
Matron.
2.4 Identifies training and development needs of staff through appraisal.
2.5 Plans staff holidays to ensure even cover throughout the year.
2.6 Monitors catering and domestic services to the ward, reporting any deficiencies to the
appropriate department.
2.7 Monitors the patterns of care and nursing practices at night.
2.8 Ensures that sufficient information is available for relatives and patients, both written and
verbal and provides access to further information as required.
2.0 Participates in the recruitment and selection of staff for own area of responsibility.
3. ASSESSOR of individual nursing:-
3.1 Takes nursing history of patients’ needs through interviewing and observations, ensuring that
individual patients are assessed, and that care is planned to meet their moving and handling
needs.
3.2 Maintains accurate clinical observations of patient’s condition.
3.3 Interprets the significance of data to the patient’s condition and progress.
3.4 Identify and discuss nursing problems or needs with the patients, their relatives and other staff.
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4. PRACTITIONER of individual nursing:-
5.1 Gives skilled care to patients and nursing relatives.
5.2 Administers drugs and treatments as prescribed with safety, accuracy and intelligence within
the Trust’s Policy.
5.3 Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives and co-workers.
5.4 Liaise with medical, paramedical staff and social workers in the delivery of care.
6. EVALUATOR of individual nursing:-
6.1 Measures the quality of nursing care.
6.2 Measures goal achievements with patients, relatives and co-workers.
6.3 Changes care plans and goals, according to evaluation.
6.4 Monitors and evaluates the care planned by the Primary/Named Nurses.
7. LEARNER/RESEARCHER of nursing:-
7.1 Seeks out new knowledge of nursing and health by reading, enquiring and partaking in
continuing education programmes. Contributes to audits carried out in the unit.
7.2 Seeks to develop new skills.
7.3 Applies research findings to nursing practice.
7.4 The Trust manages all research in accordance with the requirements of the Clinical
Governance Framework. As an employee of the Trust, you must comply with all
reporting requirements, systems and duties of action put in place by the Trust to deliver
research governance.
8. TEACHER of nursing and health:-
8.1 Identifies principles of nursing care given in the ward/department.
8.2 Co-ordinates the instruction and demonstration of nursing skills to patients, relatives and staff
(including learners).
8.3 Assesses and reviews, learning experiences with patients, relatives and staff (including
learners).
8.4 Assesses the progress of learners, other staff and support workers.
8.5 Participates in the training and assessment of support workers.
8.6 Co-ordinates the advice given to members of the public on promotion of health and prevention.
8.7 Initiates research activities by others in the ward/department.
9. PROFESSIONAL PERSON
9.1 Takes responsibility for personal development and education, including in-service training.
Actively promotes Health Education Projects within the Ward/Department.
9.2 Maintains standards of conduct and dress to sustain the public confidence in, accordance with
the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Code of Professional Conduct and the Trust’s Policies.
9.3 Encourages clinical supervision for self and staff.
9.4 All employees have a personal responsibility for adhering to the control of infection policy.
Further guidance can be sought from your Line Manager.
9.5 All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults
and children in line with national and Trust policy.
EMPLOYMENT ACTS AND CODES OF PRACTICE
All employees are required to comply with employment legislation and codes of good practice.
Equality and Diversity
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and will do all we can to make sure that job applicants
and employees do not receive less favourable treatment because of their age, sex, marital
status, faith, race, disability or sexual orientation, or for any other reason that is not justified.
Health and Safety
In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and other supplementary
legislation, all employees are required to follow Trust Health and Safety policies and safe
working procedures, take reasonable care to avoid injury during the course of their work, and
co-operate with the Trust and others in meeting statutory requirements.
Infection Control
All employees must comply with Prevention and Control of Infection polices and attend any
related mandatory training.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
The Trust attaches great importance to Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. It is
the responsibility of all members of staff to ensure that the Trust’s resources are used efficiently
with minimum wastage throughout their daily activities
Risk Management
Employees are required to report every incident where the health and safety of self or others
has been jeopardised (including near misses) and to carry out or participate in investigations
into such incidents as required.
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Safeguarding
All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
adults. Further guidance can be sought from your Line Manager.
Data Protection Act
All members of staff are bound by the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.
Rules, Regulations, Policies, Standing Orders and Financial Instructions
All employees are required to comply with the rules, regulations, policies, standing orders and
financial instructions of the Trust.
Research and Development Projects
Whenever you decide to undertake a piece of research, either as a Principal Investigator or
Local Researcher, or Assistant Researcher, you must comply with the principles of Clinical
Governance and the Research Governance Framework.
Development Review
Key performance objectives, development needs and compilation of a Personal Development
Plan will be discussed and agreed at Annual Development Review meetings.
Training
Post holders are required to attend any relevant and mandatory training for the post.
Outside Employment / Outside Interests
Any other work or outside interests must not conflict with the duties and responsibilities of your
attendance for work as an employee of East Lancashire Hospitals Trust. In accordance with
legislation on working time, it is a condition of employment that all staff must inform their line
manager before taking up any private practice, work for outside agencies or other employers,
other work for this Trust (including bank work) and / or voluntary work. This is to ensure there is
no conflict of interest with your NHS duties.
Review of Job Description
This is not intended to be a comprehensive description of the duties of the post. Due to the
Trusts commitment to continuous improvement it is likely that the post will develop over time.
These duties will be subject to regular review and any amendments to this job description will be
made in consultation and agreement with the post holder
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Conduct duties with regard to values underpinning the Trust’s Vision “to be widely recognised
for providing safe, personal and effective care”:-
Values:-
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Respecting the individual
Putting patients and customers first
Promoting positive change
Acting with integrity Serving the community
Underpinning the Trust’s vision and values are the following key operating principles that
influence the way in which the Trust does business:-
Understand the world we live in and deal with it
We are clinically led and management supported
Support departments support the front line
Everything is delivered by and through Divisions
Compliance with standards and targets are a given. They are the things we do to help
secure our independence and influence
Quality is our organising principle – driving quality up and cost down is not mutually
exclusive
We deliver what we say we need to
Post holders are expected to work flexibly within their pay band. They should only be expected
to carry our activities for which they are competent. Alternatively they may carry out the
additional duties if they are receiving support or training in order to obtain the recognised level
of competence.
The Trust operates a Tobacco Control Policy

Person specification Experience Essential criteria

• Experience at senior nurse level
• Demonstrates ability to take responsibility for day to day management of the ward / unit

Qualifications Essential criteria

• Registered 1st level nurse.
• Proven continuing education
• Degree or working towards

Desirable criteria

• Professional development to a relevant degree level.
• Teaching certificate

Knowledge and Skills Essential criteria

• Proven ability to be a team leader
• Effective communicator
• Appraisal skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to problem solve.

Desirable criteria

• Experience in managing performance issues or training undertaken
• Leadership qualification
• Can interpret and manage a budget

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