Senior Sister/ Senior Charge Nurse/ Nurse Manager

WARRINGTON AND HALTON HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Emergency Care Nurse to take charge of the department and deliver high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical and leadership skills, ensuring effective nursing practices and a positive experience for patients and their families. This role includes training and managing staff, along with promoting evidence-based practices within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Support for flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Passionate about emergency nursing and patient care.
• Transparent leader responsible for patient care planning and delivery.
• Experience in managing and evaluating clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care programs.
• Supervise and lead the nursing team in the department.
• Ensure effective communication with patients and families.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills in emergency care

Effective communication skills

Mentorship skills

Leadership skills

Ability to implement evidence-based care

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

The Emergency Department has a co-located Paediatrics Unit, Minor Injuries, Emergency Ambulatory Care Unit, and an exciting new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC). We also have an Urgent Care Centre at Halton.

The post holder should possess excellent clinical skills in the field of emergency care. They must be passionate about leading by example by demonstrating consistently high standards that are required for the care of our patients. You must also be driven to pass your knowledge and experience on to colleagues of all disciplines. Effective communication skills are essential in addition to proven mentorship and leadership skills.

As a registered, accountable, and autonomous leader you will always act in the best interests of patients and take responsibility for own actions and decisions. Be responsible for planning, delivering, and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care, without supervision.

You will be required to be transparent and passionate about emergency nursing whilst assisting and promoting the delivery of evidence-based patient focused care. To assist the Ward/Department Manager in creating and maintaining an environment in which members of the department team can contribute to the maximum of their ability in providing a high standard of care, staff welfare and staff training.

Designated to take charge of the ward/department regularly in the absence of the Ward/Department Manager. The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, and for the development and implementation of programmes of care without supervision.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programs of evidence-based nursing care. Provide management and organisation of a clinical area. Participate in the education, development and line management of other staff members. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Participate in improvement of services and the quality of care provision. Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs and varying levels of complexity.

Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records. Involve patients and carers / relatives in the planning and delivery of care. Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.

Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers / relatives. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Senior nurse in the management and organisation of the department.

Additional Information:

WHH hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship, there is a minimum set of criteria that must be met and not all roles are eligible.

Working for our organisation Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff.

• The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are available in the attached full Job Description and Person Specification
• We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
• We are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system.
• We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality.
• We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications.