Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Ophthalmology Department

NHS Jobs; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Sidcup is seeking a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for the Ophthalmology Department. You will lead clinical care, assess patient needs, and coordinate the care delivered by the multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and quality.

You will maintain accurate records, implement clinical guidelines, and support quality improvement initiatives while educating patients and their families about their care and healthy lifestyles.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients in the Ward/Department on an ongoing basis.
• Coordinate care with the clinical team to ensure high standards of nursing practice.
• Maintain accurate records of patient condition, treatment and progress.
• Act as a resource for multidisciplinary colleagues and provide guidance to patients and relatives.

Job description

Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Ophthalmology Department

Clinical Practice To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times. To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward/ department. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the Ward on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team. To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as appropriate. To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives. To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patients condition and the treatment delivered. To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, and ensure that this is presented in a way that they understand. To ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with Line Manager and practice development staff. To ensure that practice is evidence based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area. To uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing policies and standards. To support the Ward Managers and Modern Matron in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in the light of such findings. To contribute to the health education of patients and their families, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and support to maintain a healthy lifestyle. To actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing strategy and uphold the ethos of the local philosophy.