An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Nephrology department for a band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse on ward 7C at Liverpool University Hospital (Royal Hospital site).
Ward 7C is a 20-bedded Nephrology & 8-bedded regional Renal unit, caring for patients who require dialysis treatment.
This is a permanent position for 37.5 hours per week, shift rotation.
We are seeking a confident, competent and person‑centred Sister/Charge Nurse possessing effective clinical leadership and communication skills, dynamic and enthusiastic, committed to high‑quality care and treatment, and who enjoys the challenge of working within complex environments.
Responsibilities
- Act as a role model and expert nurse providing in‑depth highly specialist clinical knowledge to colleagues through MDT meetings, for patients and carers/relatives.
- Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis.
- Act as a resource for health care professionals by being visible, available, and accessible for support and advice in relation to the management of patients in the speciality.
- Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.
- Lead in consultations on and contribute to the development of strategies for delivering effective care within a changing environment that improves the quality of care and health outcomes in the specialist area.
- Responsible for monitoring health, safety and security of self, the team and others and promote best practice in the ward area.
- Ensure systems are in place for risk assessment and minimisation including promoting a “no‑blame” culture so that near misses and incidents are reported.
- When required take the lead in the investigation of incidents/complaints including providing detailed reports or letters to complainants.
- Act as an innovative, enthusiastic role model providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational and professional issues promoting an open, honest and transparent culture.
- Demonstrate clinical leadership and challenge speciality and directorate boundaries to enhance and support the patient’s journey.
- Identify and develop proposals and business cases as required for future service innovation.
- Lead the development and influence of practice/services in the clinical area through the business planning process/service development in conjunction with Matron, General Manager, Lead Clinician and Assistant Chief Nurse.
- Delegate work to match capabilities and workload of team members.
- Ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being met.
- Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care.
- Act as the patient advocate and ambassador.
- Lead the development of patient‑focused education and information.
- Recognise, prevent and diffuse potential areas of conflict and where required take a key role in the management of the outcome.
Qualifications
- Band 6 registered nurse with experience in renal medicine.
- Experience in peritoneal dialysis (essential).
- Haemodialysis experience is desirable; training will be provided.
- Strong clinical leadership and communication skills.
- Capacity to supervise and conduct clinical supervision.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
- Teamworking skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of risk assessment and incident investigation.
- Strong organisational and resource management skills.
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