About this role
Job summary
Senior Sister/ Senior Charge Nurse - GHDU/ TrafalgarDivision: Surgery and AnaestheticsCare Group: Theatres and AnaesthesiaBand: NHS AfC Band 7Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum/ pro rata
The post holder will job share the management of 2 busy High dependency units.
The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of Critical Care departments. Ensuring high standards of care are delivered to patients and oversight of clinical governance within the department.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership and support budget control, clinical governance, staff development and training. The post holder will also be involved in the development of policies, protocols / guidelines and patient information.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of Critical Care departments. Ensuring high standards of care are delivered to patients and oversight of clinical governance within the department.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership and support budget control, clinical governance, staff development and training. The post holder will also be involved in the development of policies, protocols / guidelines and patient information.
About us
All staff must commit to our Vision and Values and exhibit behaviours in line with our new Values.
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Every Person Counts Sharing and Open Together
We are inspiring and ambitious We are respectful and supportive We are open and speak up
We are inclusive and responsible
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment. Our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical Leadership and Managerial
Ensuring patients receives high standards of care and positive patient experience in line with the clinical guidelines and policies of the Trust.
Lead the departmental team and build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.
Directly line manage and support qualified and non-qualified staff within the department,
Communicate and liaise effectively and efficiently with the members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patients receive seamless care.
Comply with the Trusts standing policies, procedures and financial instructions.
Ensure that the departments have adequate resources / equipment to provide an effective service.
Ensure the Matron is informed when changes to circumstances may affect standards of care, patients safety and staff wellbeing.
Participate in nursing and multi professional research and audit and to implement actions identified from quality initiatives.
Lead and support the ward team through the process of change demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and perspective.
Support Acute Response team / Critical Care Outreach Team in ensuring high standards of care and positive experience are delivered to patients.
Deputise for the Matron in his/her absence
Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within relevant guidelines
Staff Management, Education and Training
Ensure staff have updated mandatory training, appraisal in line with the Trust policy.
Manage sickness, capability, probation and disciplinary procedure in line with the Human Resources and Trust policies.
Work with the Matron and Human Resources department in the recruitment, selection, appointment and retention of staff.
Actively participate and work closely with Practice Development Nurse (PDN) of the department in the teaching programmes and maintaining accurate training records of junior staff and students.
Ensure that appropriate staff receive training and professional education in accordance with the NMC Code and revalidation recommendations.
Ensure that staff attend and assist in training where appropriate on mandatory training sessions and maintain accurate records of these.
Participate in the education and assessment of staff undertaking a specialist course or further education programmes.
Lead and organise team meetings at an appropriate frequency, recording and circulating minutes of these. To ensure a good method of communication within the department at all times and to encourage the exchange and implementation of new ideas and evidence based practice
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Demonstrate a high level of commitment and enthusiasm for research, evidence based practice, audit and education in the clinical area.
Lead departmental and hospital audits relevant to training and ensure that findings are shared within the wider group.
Actively participate in reconfiguration projects, service redesign developments and quality improvement program of the department.
Support and be proactive in the risk assessment, management, clinical incident reporting and management of complaints.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Adult Registered or Registered General Nurse on the NMC register Specialist critical care course or equivalent Mentorship / teaching qualification Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development in relevant area of speciality supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD Management qualification or equivalent relevant experience
Knowledge Essential
Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues in critical care An understanding of audit and research-based nursing practice An understanding of resource management Awareness of clinical governance and risk management issues
Experience Essential
Demonstrable experience as senior critical care staff Demonstrable critical care course experience post ICU qualification Experience of managing a team, ability to coordinate and review people's performance Experience of managing HR issues such as capability and sickness absence Experience of participation in research project Experience of managing change and supporting others in managing
Skills Essential
Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients / clients and give relevant advice / information to patients and relatives Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information. To include dealing with distressed relatives, care of terminally ill and other challenging situations Demonstrates ability to influence and negotiate with others Is able to analyse data and identify data trends Is able to use Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint Is able to manage staffing and supply budgets effectively Is able to manage team and individual performance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Address Medway Maritime Trust
Windmill Road
Gillingham
ME75NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)