Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse Critical Care

at  George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Clinical Co-ordination of the rostered shift allocation, referring to senior sister if appropriateor available. Maintain clinical competence of self and others as determined by service need and job description. Tasks to include male catheterisation, ECG, Venepuncture, IV administration, Cannulation and X-ray requesting under group protocols. To frequently manage patients of all age groups with challenging behaviour such as violent and aggressive, under the influence of alcohol, mental health problems, sudden death, adult bereavement and patients who are a threat to themselves and others.
To facilitate and build team working between nurses and the multi-disciplinary team to effect high standards of care. Ensure that risk assessments are complete as per Trust policy for manual Handling, Health & Safety and other relevant areas of concern. Ensure that equipment and the environment support the delivery of high standards of care at all times. Maintain a good standard of communication with the multidisciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives and colleagues.
Provide specialized information and advice to patients, relatives and carers and other professionals in the provision of acute medical care Managerial To support the Senior Sister to review staffing requirements using a proactive approach to retention and recruitment of staff Co-ordination of the rostered shift allocation, referring to senior sister if appropriate or available Education Contribute to the organisation learning and Development strategy through key areas of education e.g. tracheostomy / sepsis / deteriorating adult Support with the Band 7 & Professional Development Sister in Critical Care assure accurate training records and competency of team, including mandatory training requirements Patient Experience Work with the Critical Care leadership team to facilitate Critical care follow up services Review patients discharged from Critical Care services within 24 hours of leaving the Critical care Unit Quality / Research & Development Working with senior leaders in Critical Care, to support, collect, audit and service data Actively support Critical Care research For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached

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