Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

The jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of the ward/department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

Main duties of the job

The jobholder will play an essential role assisting Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in teaching the nursing teams throughout the 24 hour period. As an experienced nurse the jobholder will co-ordinate activities on the ward/dept ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the ward/dept. He/she will play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

About us

The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Trust Guidelines and policies
• Act as a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge within the ward team
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in setting and monitoring standards and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care, including those standards defined in the National Benchmarks for Essential Care
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring written records are kept
• In conjunction with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse ensure management of clinical services and efficient deployment of staff according to service needs.
• assist in staff training and education promoting a positive learning environment within the clinical area
• Working with Senior Sister/Charge Nurse provide leadership to the clinical team, developing new rotas/ways of working
• Support Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in staff rostering, ensuring adequate skill mix
• In conjunction with Senior Sister/Charge Nurse closely monitor bank and agency usage
• Support Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in investigating and responding to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events
• Work with Matron/Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to promote the development of nurses undertaking the CNO “Ten Key Roles” as considered appropriate
• Deputise for Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in their absence.

For questions about this job, contact: Gemma Harrington (senior sister) at [contact hidden] or [contact hidden].

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1)
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Desirable

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months

Desirable

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post

Employer details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Address: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX

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