Sister/Charge Nurse Band 6 Cherry Ward

at  Liverpool Heart Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative band 6 ward sister / charge nurse to work and help lead our team on our 9 bedded Cystic Fibrosis / Respiratory Medicine ward at the outstanding Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, renowned for its delivery of Excellent, compassionate and safe Patient care. The ward specialises in the care of Cystic Fibrosis patients and cares for patients with a variety of respiratory / cardiology conditions.
You will demonstrate excellent knowledge and previous experience of caring for respiratory patients as well as processing excellent leadership skills. You will need to have the ability to influence others and effectively manage change. You will need to demonstrate your commitment to continuous professional development for yourself and your team: thus ensuring that all staff have the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver Safe, effective care
Leading the ward day to day. Mentoring and supporting the staff on the ward. Ensuring accurate documentation and risk assessment compliance. Ensuring compliance in mandatory training. Leading the ward round with the MDT to deliver holistic care to our patients. Completing audits to patient patient safety and provide assurance. Completing action plans and presentations for incidents that occur. Supporting the ward manager in the managerial duties. We are looking for an individual with exceptional communication and organisational skills that can assist the day to day running of the ward. To have a passion in educating other staff and students. To ensure the safety, privacy and dignity of patients at all times. Take responsibility for a group of patients and be their named nurse. Able to complete ECGs for the patients. Able to or willing to expand on your skills and be able to complete venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation etc.
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision ‘to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation’.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT.

Provides and makes effective use of learning and development opportunities for ward team,
Develop own expert clinical knowledge and participate in the development of others.
Ensure own compliance and compliance of others with regard to mandatory training and PREP requirements.
Coordinates and deliver training programmes and promotes an effective clinical learning environment.
Act as a mentor for all nurses in training and newly qualified nurses.

Please refer the Job description for details