An exciting opportunity has arisen within Emergency Department for a Band 6 Nurse Sister/Charge Nurse. If you would like to take on a new challenge and you consider yourself proactive and are good at problem solving and work well within a multi-disciplinary team this may be of interest to you!
If you are an efficient worker with strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills and able to work under pressure whilst remaining focused on safe good quality care, seeking a new personal challenge we look forward to your application.
You will need to have significant post registration experience and a sound clinical background as well as a valid NMC registration. We are seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and self‑motivated Band 5/6 with a ‘can do’ mindset and a strong interest in patient flow and the need to ensure patients are not admitted to hospital when there are other options for their treatment.
The post holder will support Senior Nurses in the safe management of patient flow through the Emergency Department. The post holder will be expected to lead a team of staff at Band 5 and below, providing and maintaining the delivery of quality care to the highest clinical standard. The post holder should be expert in all areas of emergency nursing.
The Emergency Department is in a purpose‑built department within Whiston Hospital. The ED has approximately 98,000 attendances per year. There is a dedicated Paediatric ED, Resuscitation Room and Emergency Assessment Unit all co‑located. Staff work closely with the Alcohol and Psychiatric Liaison services also located within the ED. The post holder will be expected to foster close working relationships with multi‑disciplinary services. There are currently 6 nursing teams each with a Band 7 Team Leader. The Band 6 role assists the Team Leader in nursing staff management, setting and maintaining high standards of clinical care, patient safety and timely patient flow through the ED.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide senior nursing advice and support to facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/carers in collaboration with the multi‑disciplinary team.
- Manage and coordinate complex clinical situations, taking appropriate action in emergency or unforeseen situations.
- Act as a clinical role model and leader for all members of staff providing daily unit management, continuity of care and a high standard of excellent nursing care.
- 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.
- Contribute to setting and monitor standards of nursing care within the ward.
- Liaise with medical staff and other disciplines on the management of high quality patient care.
- Ensure that patient care is delivered within the Nursing and Midwifery Scope of Professional Practice and Code of Professional Conduct.
- Promote the involvement of patients and their relatives in the management and evaluation of care.
- Have shared responsibility for the delivery of patient care by all members of the nursing team on the unit.
- Maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administration procedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements.
- Undertake appropriate training to expand relevant clinical skills.
- Regularly take charge of the clinical area, utilising resources effectively and to ensure that safe staffing levels are maintained for their shifts.
- Identify clinical risks and ensure that appropriate action is implemented in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.
- Ensure the nurse documentation is maintained to the Trust standard.
People Management
- Assess and develop action plans to meet individual development needs.
- Participate in orientation programmes for all newly appointed nursing staff.
- Monitor staff performance, conduct or participate in Individual Performance Appraisal, including supporting revalidation process.
- Encourage & motivate staff within the ward on personal & professional development at all levels.
- Deploy and utilise staffing resources effectively and efficiently.
- Support members of the team and refer to appropriate services.
- Assist in the selection, appointment & induction of new staff.
- Ensure staffing levels and skill mix is scheduled to reflect the workload and meet the needs of the patient.
- Assist in the co‑ordination and monitoring of off duty, annual leave, sickness and absence occurring in the unit.
Leadership Development
- Promote an environment conducive to learning.
- Participate in staff education and development, including orientation and supervision and act as a mentor and resource for learners and the nursing team and the multi‑professional teams.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment for colleagues, patients and visitors.
- Assess learning & developmental needs of members of the ward nursing team.
- Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of programmes of specialty based teaching ensuring learning objectives are achieved.
- Ensure that own personal development is maintained and recorded to ensure compliance for revalidation.
- Be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of a particular group of staff delegated by the Charge Nurse or Senior Sister.
- Supervise and support the nursing care of the other junior nurses, students and HCAs to maintain a high standard of excellent nursing care.
- Share highly specialist knowledge and skills around the Trust with active involvement in ward patient care if the unit allows.
- Provide support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the ward and trust wide.
Budget responsibilities
- Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources including stock management and care and maintenance of equipment.
- Handle patients valuables, ensuring safe storage and transportation.
- Authorise timesheets for temporary nursing and support staff as appropriate.
Research And Audit
- Develop and implement methods of auditing nursing practice within the unit.
- Promote awareness of current nursing research in members of the unit.
- Introduce and apply research findings to the unit relating to nursing practice where relevant.
- Promote and disseminate local/national/international research findings to the ward.
- Identify areas where local audit is needed, conduct the audit and analyse the data with support.
- Arranges for the collection and analysis of audit and research data as required.
- Participate in the collection of audit and research data as required.
- Use data which will contribute to the improvement of patient care.
Personal Development
- Responsible for ensuring own continuing professional development and identifying development needs within the Trust knowledge and skills development review process.
- Identify areas for self‑development, areas of interest and training requirements within your personal performance planning and Development Review.
- Maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for developmental purposes and revalidation.
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