Ward Sister - Day Treatment Unit
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Rhagfyr 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £38,682.00 i £46,580.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Bedford, MK42 9DJ |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9418-25-1528 |
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Patient Management Ensure the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of patients, relatives, and colleagues are respected at all times, in accordance with Trust policies and national governmental guidelines. Deputise for the DTU Ward Manager when required, liaising with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient care is delivered efficiently and effectively. Communicate proactively with all staff regarding the clinical care and management of patients, ensuring accurate and contemporaneous nursing records are maintained. Ensure a safe and effective discharge process, providing written and verbal advice to patients and significant others as required. Practice at all times within the NMC Code and adhere to local and national healthcare policies to maintain professional and clinical standards of care. Apply infection prevention and control principles, including ANTT, to prevent cross-infection in patient care and the clinical environment. Initiate emergency treatment when required and coordinate staff response appropriately. Lead the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of patient care for those admitted to DTU, in line with Trust and departmental protocols. Maintain high standards of nursing care, reviewing and updating practice through self-directed learning, mandatory training, and formal development opportunities. Actively involve patients and, where appropriate, significant others in decisions regarding treatment, diagnosis, and prognosis, enabling shared decision-making. Ensure safe management of medications and IV therapies, adhering to procedures for safe administration, storage, ordering, and stock control. Education Demonstrate a well-developed clinical knowledge of nursing practice, with strong assessment and decision-making skills. Provide clinical advice and guidance to patients, significant others, staff, and junior colleagues to promote high standards of care and reduce patient risk. Participate in clinical education, including teaching, supervision, and assessment of new staff, unqualified staff, and student nurses. Support the education and development of all staff by participating in training programmes and sharing learning to enhance team knowledge. Identify personal learning needs through appraisal and competency frameworks, seeking appropriate education and development opportunities. Undertake an annual appraisal with the Ward Manager, Lead Nurse, or Clinical Lead to support professional development planning. Educate staff, patients, and visitors regarding infection prevention, including effective hand hygiene and appropriate use of PPE. Provide patient education regarding health conditions, treatments, and lifestyle choices to promote health and prevent illness. Assist in the development and review of written patient information relating to tests and treatments. Management Lead and coordinate the DTU in the absence of the Unit Manager. Support the Unit Manager in the day-to-day management of the nursing team. Assist with workforce planning, including recruitment and retention of staff. Communicate sensitive and complex information to patients, relatives, and colleagues, providing appropriate support. Ensure all medical equipment is safe, functional, and appropriately maintained, reporting faults as required. Ensure staff are trained and competent in the use of equipment before directing its use. Support the induction and orientation of all new staff, including bank, agency, and student staff, ensuring awareness of emergency procedures and evacuation routes. Contribute to the annual Training Needs Analysis in conjunction with the Unit Manager and Lead Nurses. Represent the team and organisation at meetings when required and provide feedback to colleagues. Assist with performance reviews, sickness absence management, and return-to-work interviews as delegated. Participate in nursing and clinical audit activity. Ensure effective written and verbal communication across the multidisciplinary team in the interest of patient care. Participate in recruitment and interview processes as required. Actively contribute to maintaining a safe environment in line with risk management policies. Support effective resource management in line with budgetary constraints. Maintain a polite, professional, and courteous manner at all times, regardless of work pressures. Demonstrate basic IT skills and engage promptly with training for new Trust IT systems. Assist with the investigation of complaints within scope of responsibility and support implementation of resulting improvements. Escalate concerns or issues appropriately to the Unit Manager or Lead Nurse. Legal Responsibilities Adhere to Trust policies relating to Fire Safety, Health and Safety, and COSHH. Report accidents, incidents, and complaints via the Datix system and assist with investigations as required. Maintain professional competence through mandatory training and ongoing professional development. Maintain a professional portfolio evidencing CPD to support NMC revalidation and assist colleagues with the revalidation process. Ensure own practice and that of others complies with the NMC Code and national and local healthcare policies. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Trust nursing policies and procedures relevant to the role.