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Critical Care Sister
| Posting date: | 27 November 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: | 11 December 2024 |
| Location: | Harrogate, HG2 7SX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9421-24-1044 |
Summary
Clinical Objectives The post holder has responsibility for ensuring the assessment of care needs for all patients within the department. Support and Guide the team in development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. Assist in the setting and maintaining of the highest standards of care. Undertake and supervise others in developing an expanded scope of practice appropriate to Critical care. Management Objective Contribute to the professional leadership of the Critical Care Nursing Team. Assist in the deployment and supervision of staff (including Bank and Agency staff) over a twenty four hour period across Critical Care and the wider organisation. Contribute to managing the nursing and material resources of critical care within the pay and non-pay budgets. Promote a safe environment by working within Trust policies, particularly in relation to Fire Safety, Health and safety, security, infection control, and moving and Handling. Support the development of an effective Regional Critical Care Network. Assist in the Development and use of tools to audit standards of care . Promote and maintain good relationships with key specialists associated with critical care. Undertake and provide support through the appraisal process. Assist with the recruitment and selection of staff. Educational Objectives Participate in continuing professional education. Ensure awareness of current developments in nursing education. Participate in informal and formal education programmes for Critical Care and Trust staff. Encourage staff to underpin their practice with a research/ evidence base. Assist staff in professional development and continuing education. Maximise the potential of Critical Care as a learning environment for all Trust staff and student nurses. Assist and promote the training of staff in the use of medical devices used throughout the trust. Personnel Objectives Participate in the provision of Advice to staff as appropriate, making referrals as required. Maintaining the workforce through active involvement in the process of recruitment and retention. Support the effective management of sickness and absence. Promote flexible ways of working to actively promote retention of staff. Ensure that professional standards are maintained in line with NMC and local policy requirements.