Band 6 Junior sister / Charge nurse

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Enfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a dedicated individual to manage patient care on the surgical ward and in the enhanced surgical care unit (ESCU). You will be responsible for comprehensive patient assessments, lead on delegated responsibilities, and manage team compliance with essential training and appraisals. Opportunity for career development and flexible hours offered.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Flexible hours

Training opportunities

Responsibilities

• Liaise with multidisciplinary team and service users related to surgical ward and ESCU.
• Manage all aspects of patient care including assessment and evaluation.
• Take lead on delegated responsibilities defined by Ward Manager.
• Support Ward Managers to monitor safety and quality of care.
• Manage day-to-day operations in absence of Ward Managers.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory training and appraisals for staff.
• Incorporate patient feedback to improve care.
• Promote excellence as a role model.

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• 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.
• take the lead on delegated responsibilities as defined by the Ward Manager / Matron.
• 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.
• manage a delegated group of Band 5 and Band 2 staff ensuring compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements.
• ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients’ feedback to maintain and improve patient care.
• act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.

About the Organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

How to apply

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nefreteria Duncan Job title: Ward Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0208 375 2600