Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse Emergency Services
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £39,205.00 to £47,084.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £39205.00 - £47084.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 July 2025 |
| Location: | Chertsey, KT160PZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9323-25-0370 |
Summary
Personal and People Development Educate patients and their carer(s) as required where a need has been identified Act as a preceptor/ practice supervisor / practice assessment for staff and students Work with practice educator to develop band 5 and HCAsas part of supervised practice Once completed staff appraisal training, participate in staff appraisal for band 5s and HCAs following discussion with band 7 appraisal lead Be appraised at least annually and contribute to own personal development plan (PDP) Successful completion of band 6 development programme within 12 months of being in post Take part in reflection and appropriate learning from practice, in order to maintain and develop competence and performance Maintain a suitable learning environment Co-ordinate and maintain accurate records of all nurse and health care assistant training and development Communications and Engagement Ensure effective communication between staff, patients visitors and outside agencies. Work collaboratively as required to ensure effective and efficient provision of health care services Use communication skills in order to convey complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming any barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events Ensure that patient documentation is completed correctly, appropriately and in a timely manner by all members of the nursing team Ensure patients are able to gain access to health and social care information and support relevant to their needs Provide information which enables patients to make choices about adopting a healthier lifestyle Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained Maintain professional boundaries and working relationships with patients and colleagues Health, Safety & Security: Work with team members to ensure maintenance of a clean and safe environment that is conducive to therapeutic and ethical practice Be accountable for and ensure own competence in practice Identify potential patient safety risks including falls, pressure area, absconding risks and take action as required and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures Work within mental capacity act and mental health act to ensure patient safety Identify and manage safety risks to staff, patients and relatives considering the environment, contamination of infection and risk of violence Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with local and Trust policy and legal requirements Handle and dispose of all body fluids in accordance with universal precautions Comply and enforce information governance standards in the clinical setting Ensure mandatory training is kept up to date Ensure equipment is in safe working order and educate staff to ensure competence in its use Take action to avoid incidents and complaints, complete Datix should incident occur, escalate as appropriate and assist in investigations / root cause analysis Fully competent to recognise and rescue a deteriorating patient Fully competent in resuscitation and trauma, acting within latest guidelines. To assist and act as fire warden in absence of band 7 Service Improvement & Quality: Promote ideas, and initiate evidence based change management issues/projects for the department Be an active link nurse, communicate and act upon any change in service Ensure care delivered is based on current evidence, best practice and validated research when available Contribute to research and development programmes within the ward/department Participate in audit processes for monitoring and reviewing nursing quality Provision of Care to Meet Health and Wellbeing Needs: Act as an advocate for the patient, providing them with information and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate Take the appropriate action to address any issues or risks identified by patients and staff, escalate to lead nurse as appropriate Respect peoples dignity, wishes and beliefs; involve them in shared decision-making and obtain their consent before undertaking nursing procedures Promote and maintain a patient focused multidisciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other agencies Ensure that treatments prescribed by the medical staff are carried out, and that multidisciplinary team members are informed of changes in the patients condition Ensure safe and timely transfer of patients in accordance with ASPH policy Ensure safe discharge of patients in accordance with ASPH Discharge Policy People management: Lead and manage a team of nurses in all areas of the Emergency department. Supervise, direct and co-ordinate nursing and multi-disciplinary care. Take charge of the Emergency department in absence of band 7 charge nurse / Sister, ensure patient flow to meet four hour target. Identify any staff performance / capability issues, in accordance with relevant ASPH policy. Provide initial management of staff, followed by reporting issue to band 7 Sister / Charge nurse or Matron Identify any disciplinary issues, take immediate management of situation and report to band 7 Sister / Charge nurse or Matron General responsibilities To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.