Theatre Junior Sister / Charge nurse
| Posting date: | 27 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 April 2026 |
| Location: | Isleworth, TW7 6AF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9289-26-0086 |
Summary
To lead the provision of care in accordance with the Trust Policies reflecting current trends and developments in nursing/anaesthetics, and the NHS. In conjunction with the staff team, to assist in developing and maintaining a Department philosophy and model of care. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, actively seeking evidence based practice, which will improve the quality of care and meet the needs of the patient. A holistic approach to caring should be planned that will include the appropriate level of physiological; pathological; spiritual, socio-economical and cultural aspects which influence the care of clients within your specific speciality. Under the supervision of the Theatre/Anaesthetic Co-Ordinator to lead in setting goals and benchmarking standards of care. Develop tools to improve the quality of the service and co-ordinate clinical services across the Department. To comply with and participate in the Trusts framework for Clinical Governance within the Department area. In conjunction with the Theatre/Anaesthetic Coordinator provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical and psychological wellbeing of staff, patients/clients and their relatives/carers. Identify clinical risks and ensure that appropriate action is implemented in accordance with the Trust Risk Management policy. Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Theatre/Anaesthetic Co-Ordinator. In the absence or as delegated by the Theatre/Anaesthetic Co-Ordinator initiate investigations of untoward incidents, accidents, complaints and other relevant information. Monitor the quality of patient care and action audit information to achieve agreed standards under the direction of the Theatre/Anaesthetic Co-Ordinator. Ensure that theatre/nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records). Take clinical lead in allocated specialist area of expertise including rotating in all perioperative areas; Anaesthetics, Scrub and Recovery. Ensure through good practice that customer care initiatives are improved and sustained. Act as a resource for advice to patients, relatives/careers and staff. To actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients and staff appreciating national strategy requirements. Communication Provide support mechanism for sharing good practice within the Department and Trust wide. Assist in the programme and provide clinical supervision, as required for all registered nurses/ODPs working in the Department. Delegate tasks and activities to a range of team members and evaluate outcomes in conjunction with the Theatre/Anaesthetic Coordinators. Maintain and promote effective communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and other Wards/Departments, including developing your formal presentation skills. Promote the corporate image of Chelsea and Westminster Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, to all individuals, groups and organisations both within the Trust and to the community at large. Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, including support staff to promote a cohesive theatre team and the achievement of team objectives. Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment for colleagues, patients and visitors. Contribute to Directorate / Theatre Bleep arrangements as required. Human Resources Assist in the management of staff attendance, poor performance, disciplinary and grievance issues in the clinical area. Actively manage own annual leave in line with Trust and local Policy and Procedure and as delegated help others to do the same. Assist in the recruitment, retention and selection of staff. Carry out 1:1s and PDRs of staff as delegated by the Theatre/Anaesthetic Coordinators. Understand the impact of individual PDPs on the learning needs of the department. Financial Responsibility Assist the Theatre/ Anaesthetic Coordinator in the effective and efficient use of resources by adhering to the procedures for the use of supplies, the activation of the nurse bank/alteration of nurse duty rotas and ordering or accessing of equipment. Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix are scheduled to reflect the workload and meet the needs of the patient. Policy development Lead on delegated projects relating to local policy development. Under the supervision of the Theatre/Anaesthetic/Recovery Co-ordinator to work on delegated projects relating to local policy development. To be actively involved in the implementation of Trust policies and procedures at department level, reinforcing their use. To actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients and staff appreciating national strategy requirements. Service Development To participate in staff education and development, including orientation and supervision and act as a mentor and resource for learners and the theatre team and the inter-professional team. Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills, using the Trusts Performance Review System, enabling standards of patient care to be constantly monitored and improved. To participate in the business planning process, helping to identify areas for service development. Information Management Identify areas where local audit is needed, conduct the audit and analyse the data with support. To be actively involved in maintaining data quality on CERNER or similar systems in the future. Undertake relevant training for electronic information systems in place and under development. Following local guidelines order relevant tests and access results reported on CERNER. Participate in the collection and analysis of audit and research data as required. To have an active email account and act as role model for others. Other Duties To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as requested.