Ward Sister / Charge Nurse - Respiratory

Ward Sister / Charge Nurse - Respiratory

Band 6

23 Hours per week

Secondment

The post holder will work without direct supervision and will take charge of the ward/department in the absence of the ward/ department manager and deputy, who holds continuing responsibility.

Key responsibilities will include the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, effective leadership and staff management/development. The post holder will always work within the NMC's Code of Professional Conduct.

Job description

Clinical Responsibilities

Co-ordination of the ward/department on a day-to-day basis including planning, allocation and evaluation of work carried out by teams or individuals and self. Provide specialist knowledge to all Nursing staff on the ward/ department Will promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of nursing care ensuring that the ward/ department environment is responsive to current issues. In support of the ward/ department manager will assist in the review and update of procedures and protocols relating to the care of patients. Develop methods for identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of patient care through facilitation of best practice and clinical benchmarking. Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs ofApril 2022 patients/clients. Explore and undertake expanded practice to optimise patient care as required within specialist area, in accordance with Trust policies

MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Exercise effective leadership acting as an exemplary role model for theward/department team. Support the ward/ department manager and deputy in maintaining adequate staff cover and skill mix on the ward through effective use of staffing rotas. Ensure effective communication with patients and their carers. Liaise with nursing, medical and allied health professional colleagues to ensure that all facets of the patients` care are covered. Ensure that the ward participates in maintaining standards relating to clinical governance. Support the implementation of risk management policies within theward/department, including the development of action plans to address identified risks. Ensure effective communication with relatives, community nursing staff, other hospitals and local agencies to facilitate the smooth transfer and after-care of patients/clients In support of the ward/ department manager and deputy ensures outcomes and action plans from patient complaints are implemented and monitored. Ensure staff compliance with mandatory training and help maintain current records. In conjunction with the ward/ department manager will ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures. Assist in monitoring and managing staff sickness/absence following the Trust guidelines, and liaise with the manager or Matron as necessary. Participate in recruitment and selection of staff within the nursing team ensuring appropriate policies are adhered to. Support the implementation of the Trusts Human Resources Strategy including the principles of Improving Working Lives. Monitor performance of staff that are identified by the ward/ department manager, ensuring that learning needs are identified through personal development plans, appraisal systems and supervised practice In conjunction with the ward/ department manager contribute to planning, monitoring and control of resources. Contribute to nursing developments within the ward/department via appropriate forums as required Deputises for the deputy ward/ department manager in his/her absence

EDUCATION RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the ward/ department manager and deputy in identifying staff training and development needs via personal development plans Contributes to the dissemination of information from individuals undertaking professional development to the ward department team, patients and carers, inclusive of the link nurse network Collaborate with the clinical practice facilitators to develop and promote an effective and responsive clinical learning environment Ensure that nursing care is wherever possible is evidence based. Encourage and initiate nursing audit and research, assisting with the implementation of findings where appropriate. Contribute to the development of competency-based training packages for use within the ward/department; inclusive of preceptorship, pre and post registration nurses Act as a mentor for all pre and post registration nurses and health careassistants.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Act at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust andsafeguards the wellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives. Act always in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Guidancedocuments and maintain active status on NMC Register. Take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge. Identify objectives within a PDP that support the delivery of high standards of clinical care.

Person specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in changing environments
• Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing

Knowledge

Essential

• Application of current nursing issues and healthcare governance

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of management experience
• Evidence of change management

Application of evidence based practice

Evidence of developing high standards of patient care

Lead role in education of staff and patients

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
• Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
• Post registration qualification in speciality

Desirable

• 1st level degree

About the employer

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.