Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Co-ordinates the daily ward activity to enable the best use of human and other resources to meet patients needs and liaises with the Clinical Site Manager and Senior Nurses- Lead Nurse, Matron, Ward Manager, Medical team or on call medical team to facilitate overall management of the medical unit. Effectively and professionally deals with emergency situations and debriefs staff where appropriate. Works with the ward manager to promote an effective learning environment on the ward Assists the ward manager in continuous practice development of the ward and leads in designated areas. Specialisms within the ward include frailty care, care of older people, End of life care and dementia care.

Supervises, teaches and acts as an appropriate role model and mentor for junior and unqualified staff and demonstrates the ability to communicate practical skills. Assists the ward manager in identifying training needs, through the use of the appraisal process, to professionally develop self and others. Participates in the Band 6 development programme. Assists in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff, including organising and participating in orientation/ induction and adaptation programmes and signing bank and agency time sheets.

In conjunction with the ward manager monitors sickness and absence in accordance with Trust policy. Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

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