Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
| Posting date: | 05 June 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: | 19 June 2025 |
| Location: | Northampton, NN1 5BD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9265-25-0274 |
Summary
Corporate Responsibilities Meet clinical objectives as agreed separately with the Ward Manager/ Matron. Ensure board rounds/Ibox are maintained Ensure patient flow is maintained Supporting Clinical Excellence Will participate in regular staff and directorate meetings. Be a leader, achieve good morale, with open communication between all disciplines of staff. Act as an effective role model and resource/advisor to colleagues, in the delivery of nursing care. Supporting Patient Excellence Provide clinical nursing expertise and supervision of all grades of staff within the ward, to ensure a high standard of care. Supervise the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, thus providing high standards of patient care at all times. Ensure that the care given reflects the hospital and departmental philosophies, standards and protocols. Promote a healthy, positive and safe environment for patients and staff. Advise patients, relatives and friends as appropriate on the promotion of health and prevention of illness. People/Management Excellence Assist the Ward Manager in monitoring and appraising the performance of staff within their sphere of responsibility. Ensure training is accessible and equitable Monitor training data and act accordingly Supporting Financial Excellence Be aware of the budgetary requirements within their clinical areas of nursing, ensuring safe staffing is paramount. Attend budget meetings and contribute with cost improvement programmes Professional Responsibilities Be responsible for their own development, maintaining a professional portfolio and keeping themselves updated on current nursing issues. Will be responsible for their own actions and be bound by the NMCs Code of Professional Conduct and all approved Trust policies. Will maintain own skills and knowledge and demonstrate clinical excellence and high standards of practice to other staff. Quality Assurance and Monitoring To undertake audits within the ward regarding all aspects of care (QCI, A+A, IPC etc) Help to develop methods at ward level to monitor standards of care in liaison with the Ward Manager. To ensure any action plans are followed to completion Policy and Service Development Responsibilities Act as a role model to promote innovation and high standard of practice, including action plans Ensure good relations with other ward areas to maintain best practice General Responsibilities Support the Ward Manager in facilitating the teaching, mentoring and assessment of staff and other disciplines. Ensure Practice Development are involved in ongoing training needs.