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Sister / Charge Nurse, Band 6- Gastroenterology

4 months ago


Cheltenham, United Kingdom Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced nurse to apply for the Sister/ Charge Nurse position in the Gastroenterology Ward (Knightsbridge) at Cheltenham General Hospital. You should have appropriate year's gastroenterology experience or experience as a Band 5/6 in an another acute clinical setting similar in nature.

You should be dynamic, energetic and committed to the specialty. You will need to have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to take on this role. You should also be able to demonstrate experience and proven project management skills, evidence of maintaining standards and leadership within the clinical setting. Providing excellent nursing care should be a priority ensuring that high standards are continually maintained and developed further as practice develops/changes.

This role is also about developing others so you should enjoy working with, motivating and encouraging junior members of the team, helping to develop new skills and confidence. You will be fully supported by the current team of nurses and healthcare assistants within the unit and the ward manager.

This post will be a challenge, but for those who have the right strengths and motivators it's energizing, rewarding and will be extremely enjoyable.

The proposed interview date for this vacancy is 12th July

Main duties of the job

As a Sister/ Charge Nurse you will care for patients during your shift, co-ordinate events and support your junior colleagues, acting as a role model at all times. You will support the ward manager in the area, working as a member of the senior team on the ward displaying excellent leadership skills. You will continuously monitor and ensure quality and safety for our patients and will be actively involved in answering any concerns, complaints, and complete investigation reports through incident reporting.

As Sister/Charge Nurse, you will deliver multi professional high quality care, working with patients toward rehabilitation, self management and independence throughout the continuum of care . To lead a motivated and experienced team of nurses supporting evidence based care, facilitating staff learning and development. Supervising junior staff as well as some nursing students .

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance and access to the NHS Pension Scheme as well as discounts for local shops, restaurants and services. All staff employed within the Trust are able to access to our health and well-being hub, there are two well established on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.

Job description

Job responsibilities

- The ability to lead team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care with the multidisciplinary team.

- To communicate effectively especially where patient ability to do so is compromised.

- An ability to disseminate contentious and delicate information appropriately.

- To lead and deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using equipment and resources safely and as appropriate.

- To administer medication and treatment within Procedure for the Ordering, Prescribing and Administration of Medication Guidelines.

- To deliver and receive information which may cause emotional distress to all parties.

- Participate in mentorship and educational programmes for students and other members of the team.

- To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures and professional code of conduct. To assist the Matron in the implementation of policy and service development.

- To undertaken and support the Ward Manager in recruitment, retention and performance related issues, including being regularly responsible for the supervision and mentorship for unqualified/qualified staff and students.

- Support Ward Manager for clinical area in the management of budgetary control and resource management including duty rotas and skill mix requirements.

- To take the lead with Clinical Governance and risk management in your designated area.

-To input and retrieve patient and staff information from computer based system and maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.

- To respond to and junior staff members with Patient Public Involvement ensuring it is integrated into service delivery.

- To provide clinical leadership that inspires and motivates others

- To work with the Ward Manager and other charge nurses in ensuring that appropriate staff working in the ward environment have the knowledge and skills to provide expert care to the acutely ill patient.

- To liaise with other members of the team to ensure policies and protocols are in place to facilitate expert care of acutely unwell patients.

- To be actively involved in the setting up and maintaining of educational programmes that ensure advanced knowledge and skills amongst the nursing team and support staff with their link roles.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Experience clinician with evidence of motivating staff and team building, with proven analytical skills Evidence of teaching and assessing and appropriate qualification Demonstrate understanding and implementation of research based practice Demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal , organisational and planning skills Registered Nurse (Adult) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Experience

Essential

Ensure strong leadership for patient safety Demonstrate evidence of change management Recognised management course or equivalent level of skill gained through experience

Desirable

Experience as a Band 6 in acute setting

Knowledge/ Skills

Essential

Enhanced IT skills

Desirable

Demonstrate knowledge of budgetary management Gastroenterology course Management course eg. iManage/ILM Level 3 or 5