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Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

Posting date:	14 August 2025
Salary:	£47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£47810.00 - £54710.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	21 August 2025
Location:	Banbury, OX16 9AL
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	C9321-25-1094

Summary

Clinical Practice and research Deliver a patient centred style of practice that reflects and promotes the beliefs and values of professional nursing practice and patient care in the EAU Department, acting as a role model for other nursing and multidisciplinary team staff Provide expert clinical advice to nurses and members of the multi-disciplinary team both at Departmental and Trust level. Set and maintain standards of practice, conduct and decision making and monitor staff compliance Develop and maintain specialist policies and protocols for the department based on current research and evidence Promote effective communication and liaison with other health care professionals with ongoing responsibility for patient care. Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice at all times. Demonstrate a commitment to research, evidence based practice and clinical excellence, playing an instrumental role in the introduction of research-based changes to improve patient centred care. Act as a clinical leader and develop a team of nurses, providing support and clinical supervision. Support and facilitate practice development, research and clinical project work within the department Act as a specialist clinical expert / resource within the Trust, providing advice and information as required Conduct annual staff appraisals, giving constructive feedback, facilitating development of personal development plans and ensuring objectives are met. Provide support and guidance for mentors. Management and Organisational role Take responsibility for the recruitment, selection and retention initiatives and for the development and performance review of all nursing staff within the practice area, reporting to the Head Nurse. Monitor nursing workload and regularly review the structure and skill mix of nursing teams, in collaboration with the Head Nurse. Ensure that nursing staff are effectively deployed within the practice area. Promote effective communication and effective interpersonal relationships within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure collaborative and holistic working practices. In collaboration with the Head Nurse, ensure that resources are monitored and tailored to meet the needs of the service within financial constraints. Develop and implement Trust and local policies, educating and supporting staff. Monitor and evaluate the quality of care delivered in the department and contribute to quality initiatives within the Clinical Unit and Directorate. Identify and undertake defined project work on behalf of the Clinical Unit, in negotiation with the Head Nurse. Undertake wider management responsibilities as part of a personal development plan negotiated with the Head Nurse. Actively participate as a clinical resource on various specialist nursing / management boards. Deputise for the Head Nurse in her absence, taking appropriate management responsibility as required. Able to respond to an untoward incident such as major incident or internal disaster or provide senior nursing advice to the EAU/ED Department. Investigate and act on untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or drug administration errors as detailed in departmental and Trust protocols and procedures, reporting to the Head Nurse / Directorate Manager. Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of organizational and governmental policies and agendas, identifying implications for patient care, staff management and budgetary targets. Facilitate implementation of the organisational zero tolerance policy and support junior staff in relation to it. Professional Development and Education Risk Management Health and Safety