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Sister
| Posting date: | 14 May 2025 |
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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: | 28 May 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, M20 4BX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9413-25-0320 |
Summary
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL: 1. Assessment of the needs of the patient and family, ensuring provision of client centred care which focuses on the promotion of health as well as illness. 2. Ensure accurate documentation of patient care, in accordance with hospital policies and standards. 3. Assess educational and informational needs of patient and family, providing up to date information enabling them to participate in the planning of care. 4. Enhance care by using relevant research outcomes when planning and delivering nursing care. 5. Evaluate nursing care inform Senior Sister and medical staff of patients changing healthcare needs. 6. To be a role model for potential post holders, by demonstrating competent skills. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: 1. In consultation with the Senior Sister to agree learning objectives designed to meet the goals of personal and professional development and undergo appropriate programmes of study. 2. Gain teaching skills by undertaking a teaching and assessing course and applying the principles in the clinical setting. 3. At the request of the Senior Sister, to accept responsibility to develop managerial skills within the clinical setting, e.g. planning duty rotas which match needs with available expertise. 7. Maintain safe practice according to Trust Policies and Standards. 8. Ensure all prescribed drugs and treatments are given in accordance with Trust Policy. MANAGERIAL: 1. In the absence of the Senior Sister ensure staffing numbers and skill mix is appropriate to clinical needs and keep Senior Nurse Managers aware of pertinent issues in the clinical area. 2. Help foster a supportive working environment and maintenance of staff morale, promoting a culture in which staff feel valued and able to reach their potential. 3. Act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff and Pre and Post Registered Nurses. 4. Work with Senior Sister to ensure clinical standards of care are achieved and participate in audit of clinical care. 5. Awareness of responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety At Work Act. 6. Assist Senior Sister in initiating and implementing change, and in promoting an awareness of professional accountability. 7. Assist Senior Sister, when appropriate, in the recruitment of new staff to the clinical area. 8. Actively participate in Clinical Risk Assessments and ensure correct documentation of Clinical Incidents in accordance with Hospital Policy. EDUCATION: 1. Maintain own awareness of current nursing practice. Use relevant educational opportunities to maintain the highest standards and up to date care offered to the patient with cancer. 2. Supervise clinical staff and disseminate knowledge and current developments. 3. Participate in planned programmes of appraisal with the Senior Sister. 4. Liaise with the School of Nursing, participating in the teaching of basic and post basic learners and training assessments