Ward Sister/Charge Nurse - General Surgery
| Posting date: | 17 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 September 2024 |
| Location: | Prescot, L35 5DR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9409-24-1074 |
Summary
KEY DUTIES To act as clinical expert for nursing issues To supervise junior staff in the delivery of safe competent care Take appropriate action to address any issues or risk Promote a patient focused multi-disciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other AHPs Ensure a safe and timely discharge / transfer of patients Ensure that treatment prescribed by the medical team are carried out and that changes in patient condition are escalated as appropriate Contribute to the Enhanced Recovery Programme and ensure adherence to its principles Act as advocate for the patient, respecting dignity, wishes and beliefs. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain Professional Registration Adhere to the NMC Code of Practice and The Scope of Professional Practice To participate in the recruitment, orientation, development and any other personal issues related to staff as required Optimum use of resources so that standards of care and safety are not compromised Maintain effective communication systems, so that all staff can practice in an informed and professional manner Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, visitors and staff as required, To investigate any untoward incident/complaint thoroughly. Liaise promptly with the Ward Manager, Matron or Directorate Manager Deputise for Senior Nursing staff as directed Be fully conversant with the Major Incident Policy and be prepared to support its activation as required Ensure effective infection prevention and control methods are followed Maintain effective allocation of staff utilising appropriate skill mix ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES To ensure that the recording of patient care is comprehensive, concise and in line with the NMC Record Keeping guidance Ensure IT systems are current eg ADT TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES To maintain an effective learning environment for all staff, contributing to the training and assessment of staff To act as a role model and expert practitioner, providing support and guidance to nursing staff To participate in the annual performance review of identified staff Band 5 and below in order to identify their training and development needs To participate in an annual performance review to identify the post-holders personal development needs To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for future registration purposes LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibility for designated nursing staff within the team including appraisals, HR management and support in clinical practice in conjunction with the Ward Manager Responsibility for nursing staff within the team in the absence of Band 7/6 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Managing nursing team and skill mix appropriately, utilising bank and agency staff when appropriate within ward budget RESEARCH & AUDIT Contribute towards the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the Department by leading and participating in surgical audits