Clinical Sister/ Charge Nurse Band 6

at  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, experienced nurse to work at a ward-based level, on Ward 10, (Elective Surgery) as a band 6 Clinical Sister/Charge Nurse .
Ward 10 is a 25 bedded ward, consisting of elective surgical patients who are both pre and post-operative. Candidates will require a broad knowledge of surgical procedures and post-operative care to the appropriate level, treating both inpatients and day surgery
The candidate must have good problem-solving abilities, to be able to work as part of the team and work autonomously with your practice.
The candidate will have advanced communication skills and an ability to demonstrate effective leadership qualities to deliver high standards of nursing care.
Please be advised that interviews will be on 1st October 2024.
The successful candidate must have strong leadership skills as they would be expected to manage staff, provide education and problem solve in ward situations. The successful candidate will also need to be able to demonstrate leadership skills in the absence of the Ward Manager.
Ward 10 has a reputation for the highest standards of clinical care.
We are looking for a suitably experienced nurse who is passionate about patient safety and the delivery of exceptional quality care to our elective surgical patients.
Roles will include, supervising and supporting junior colleagues, as well as supporting the band 7. Management duties will include Erostering, Appraisals, Audits and Quality Assurance checks, Involvement in HR processes. Co-ordinating ward duties.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence ® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation’s core values.
Responsible for clinical assessment of a group of patients and management of a team, ensuring appropriate care is planned, implemented and evaluated/audited, involving patients and users.
Organisation of cross-departmental/organisational activities including HR, resource, and bleep-holder responsibilities as appropriate.
Demonstrate highly technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management including; complex patient monitoring; equipment management and frequent administration of invasive tests/procedures.
Develop and educate staff, participating in supervision, mentorship and appraisal as required.
Utilise and ensure others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available.
Manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need, referring to a senior member of staff where appropriate e.g. in an unexpected event.
Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. imparting bad news or following an unexpected event.
Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times.
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