Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse Foulis Ward Royal Brompton

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Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse Foulis Ward Royal Brompton, London

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Client:

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job overview

The Deputy sister/Charge nurse role contributes towards the management of the ward/department and provides leadership in conjunction with or in the absence of the ward sister.

A vital role of the successful candidate is to provide and promote evidence-based practice and educational development of all staff members of the ward, including themselves.

He/She should work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Interview date: 22/07/2024

Main duties of the job

To ensure and assure a safe environment, equipment, and clinical support staff to deliver respiratory in-patient activities.
To work closely with Foulis ward and associated staff and departments to deliver an excellent experience to all in-patients.
Supporting and deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse of Foulis ward in the management of the area.
To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of all clinical support staff.
To be responsible for the patient and customer care training and development of all Foulis ward staff and volunteers.
Lead and direct the nursing care of support staff and HCAs to maintain a high standard of nursing care.
To act as a role model and leader to all staff.
To demonstrate a range of nursing, teaching, and management expertise in adult in-patient care.
The post holder will be accountable for their nursing practice, adhere to the policies and protocols of the trust and the NMC. You will have a responsibility for your own personal and professional development.

Working for our organisation

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced band 6 to deputise for the ward sister of Foulis ward.

We want to help you realize your potential, which is reflected through our training and development plans. We have dedicated Practice educators who will support you in your role.

We value your potential and offer the support to achieve career progression. The successful candidate is expected to work night duty and on the wards within the Respiratory directorate to support its service, should the need arise.

A wealth of opportunity awaits you within respiratory nursing at the Royal Brompton Hospital, which recently merged with the Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Patient/customer care (both direct & indirect)

To lead the provision of care and service for respiratory in-patients in accordance with the Trust Policies & clinic protocols reflecting current trends and developments in nursing and the NHS.
To identify clinical support activities required in OPD and ensure all relevant staff can deliver this in a timely way, safely, and effectively.
In conjunction with the department manager, to develop and maintain patient/customer care training and audit for all staff who work in Victoria ward.
To comply with and participate in the Trust’s framework for Clinical Governance within the Ward or Department area, incorporating the trust core behaviours and the 6C’s, and to work with the trust nursing strategy.
Ensure all supplies, medication, and oxygen are sufficient and stored safely.
Identify clinical risks and ensure that appropriate action is implemented in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.
Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients, and visitors in accordance with the Trust policies and lead in any investigations where required.
Monitor the quality of care and action audit information to achieve agreed standards under the direction of the Department Manager.
Ensure through good practice that customer care initiatives are improved and sustained. Act as a resource for advice to patients, relatives/carers, and staff.
To actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients & staff in line with national strategy requirements.

Communication

Provide support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the Department and Trust-wide.
Maintain and promote effective communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and other Wards / Departments.
To adapt communication skills to meet the needs of patients/visitors and staff who may have barriers to understanding language.
Promote the corporate image of the Trust to all individuals, groups, and organisations both within the Trust and to the community at large.
Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, including support staff, to promote a cohesive ward team and the achievement of team objectives.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment for colleagues, patients, and visitors.
To ensure self-development through own completion of Trust and specialist competencies as per the Trust educational policies, update through reading, and contributing to update policies, procedures, guidelines, and seeking advancement of clinical and knowledge.
Lead on delegated quality improvement projects relating to local policy development.
To be actively involved in the development and implementation of Trust policies and procedures at the department level and reinforce their use.
Identify, recruit, and retain sufficiently suitably skilled staff to deliver the in-patient care.
Management of staff attendance, poor performance, disciplinary, and grievance issues of the in-patient team.
Ensure that all staff provide high-quality services, patient-centered care always maintaining patient confidentiality.
Identify, plan, and deliver training, education, assessment, and support for all in-patient clinical staff, ensuring they are competent to provide care.
Actively manage own and clinical teams' annual leave in line with Trust and local Policy and Procedure and as delegated help others to do the same.
Participate in the Trust Appraisal and Personal Development Plan schemes by meeting with the manager at least annually, which includes feedback from internal staff and team members, and undertaking staff appraisals.
Actively deputise for the Department Manager at meetings, workshops, visits, etc.
To participate in staff education and development, including orientation and supervision, and act as a resource for learners and the nursing team and the multi-professional teams.
Maintain, update, and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills, using the Trust’s Performance Review System, enabling standards of patient care to be constantly monitored and improved.
To participate in the business planning process, helping to identify areas for service development.
Design and undertake audit and implement research and quality audit cycles specific to the area.

Resource management

Assist the department manager in the effective and efficient use of resources by adhering to the procedures for the use of supplies.
Ensure appropriate activation of Bank and Agency staff when permanent staff are unavailable. Have an awareness of budget management and budget setting.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix are scheduled to reflect the workload and meet the needs of the patient.
To be a role model to other staff in adopting a flexible approach to personal duty rostering to ensure the needs of the service are met.

Information management

Identify areas where local audit is needed, conduct the audit and analyze the data, ensuring targets are met.
Arrange for the collection and analysis of audit and research data as required.
To have an active intranet and email account and adhere to the Trust’s Information Service and Information Governance Policies.
Participate in the collection of audit and research data as required.
Use data which will contribute to the improvement of patient care.
Use the Trust internet to enhance care and for professional development.
Undertake relevant training for electronic information systems in place and under development.

Further sections

To ensure all team members have a voice in the development of the in-patient service to patients/customers.
To maximize the potential of all team members.
To ensure, in conjunction with the ward/departmental managers, that identified members have a meaningful appraisal/personal development plan that includes feedback to the individual from a selection of internal customers and team members.
To provide a safe and attractive working environment for team members within available resources.
To attend and play a major role in corporate groups as a representative of the directorate and team.
To represent the clinical area on working groups as appropriate and at relevant conferences at regional and national levels and on working groups as appropriate.

Core behaviors for all Trust staff:

All staff will commit to:

Act with honesty and integrity always
Demonstrate respect for others and value diversity
Always focus on the patient and internal and external customer
Make an active contribution to developing the service
Learn from and share experience and knowledge
Keep others informed of issues of importance and relevance
Consciously review mistakes and successes to improve performance
Act as ambassadors for their directorate and the Trust
Be aware of the impact of their own behavior on others
Be discreet and aware of issues requiring confidentiality

In addition, all managers and supervisors will:

Value and recognize the ideas and contributions of all team members
Coach individuals and teams to perform to the best of their ability
Delegate work to develop individuals in their roles and realize their potential
Give ongoing feedback on performance, and effectively manage poor performance
Provide support and guidance to all team members
Encourage their team to achieve work/personal life balance
Actively listen to comments/challenges and respond constructively
Lead by example, setting high standards
Ensure that there are sufficient resources for their team and rebalance priorities accordingly
Provide a safe working environment

Nurses working within the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital are expected to abide by the essentials of nursing care (6 C's):

Competence: to continually develop nursing knowledge and skills
Care: to always provide the highest quality care to all patients
Compassion: to always treat people with kindness and respect
Commitment: to always strive to do the best for patients
Communication: to be always open and transparent with patients and colleagues
Courage: to always speak out if it is in the patient's best interest

Person specification

Education/Qualification

Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development

Skills/Knowledge/ Ability

Ability to plan and prioritize workload
Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff

Personal Qualities

Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
Enthusiastic and assertive

Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects, and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures, and practices to ensure that all employees, patients, and carers are treated equitably according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works, or studies at the Trust, or accesses our services, is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.