Band 6 Junior sister / Charge nurse

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in London is seeking a dedicated nursing professional for a surgical ward role. This position involves leading patient care, managing a team, and ensuring high standards of quality and safety. Ideal candidates will have experience in surgical environments and demonstrate leadership in nursing practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in patient care on surgical wards.
• Leadership capabilities to manage a team of nursing staff.
• Ability to monitor and improve the quality of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with multidisciplinary team and service users.
• Responsible for all aspects of patient care.
• Lead on delegated responsibilities defined by Ward Manager.
• Support Ward Managers in monitoring safety and quality.
• Manage day-to-day operation in their absence.
• Ensure compliance of training and appraisal for staff.
• Incorporate patient feedback to improve care.
• Promote excellence through practice.

Job description

The post holder will liaise appropriately with all key members of the multidisciplinary team and service users related to the surgical ward and the enhanced surgical care unit (ESCU).

• To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care of patients on the surgical ward and in ESCU.
• To take the lead on delegated responsibilities as defined by the Ward Manager / Matron.
• To support the Ward Managers to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.
• In the absence of the Ward Managers, be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward.
• To manage a delegated group of Band 5 and Band 2 staff ensuring compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements.
• To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients feedback to maintain and improve patient care.
• To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.