Emergency Department Sister/Charge Nurse

2 weeks ago

WestonsuperMare, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Full time

Job summary

The ED Sister/ Charge nurse works with the Matron, other Senior Nurses and Consultants for the Emergency Department to deliver effective, high quality, safe patient centred care. She/he will lead and support the nursing workforce each day to ensure this. The Sister/Charge nurse will maintain oversight of the department and provide assurance that the department is performing safely and efficiently.

Main duties of the job

To establish and maintain effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and relevant clinical areas to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. Ensuring safety checks are completed Maintaining standards through audits Ensuring safe staffing of the emergency department Clinically assessing to help identify sick and deteriorating patients Ensuring sepsis targets are met Providing clinical support to staff on duty Maintaining oversight of all areas of the emergency department Ensure clear communication within the department and externally with patient flow Support with clinical emergencies Ensure patients have plans and facilitate flow

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

RGN. 1st Level or relevant children's qualification Current NMC Registration 1st Degree in nursing or health related topic Evidence of Masters level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters (in relevant health related subject) Qualification in Teaching, Assessing and Mentoring Leadership and management experience

Desirable

Relevant post registration qualification at level 3 Non-Medical Prescribing Management qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within speciality area Significant relevant clinical and management experience Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for practice and behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self Extensive experience as a band 6 in urgent care Able to lead and manage the nursing team: Understanding of the principles and application of effective budgetary management Able to lead and manage the nursing team: Understanding of the principles and application of effective staff and HR management/appraisals Able to lead and manage the nursing team: Understanding the theory and application of clinical governance Able to lead and manage the nursing team: Effective standard setting, monitoring and feedback

Desirable

Undertaken nursing research Experience and knowledge of advanced practice/protocols

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress Able to gain credibility with and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations The Ability to lead and influence change Able to accept responsibility for ward/area working under own initiative within the boundaries of role Demonstrates ability to take overall responsibility and accountability Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality Clinical expert in defined area of work Able to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients in ward/area Ability to act as facilitator, mentor and supervisor to colleagues Familiar with current local and national nursing issues Information technology skills Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care Initiative

Public Sector Language Competency

Essential

Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard

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