Sister / Charge Nurse

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) NHS Trust; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) NHS Trust as a Ward Manager, ensuring the highest standards of care while leading and mentoring nursing staff. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment, contributing to a world-leading orthopaedic hospital's success and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Two years relevant experience as a nurse.
• Experience in managing a ward/department.
• Ability to supervise and train junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual care needs for patients.
• Manage and supervise junior staff in delivering high standards of care.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Assessment of care needs

Planning and implementing care

Leadership and mentoring

Effective communication

Time management

Education

RN1, RN2, RN8, RN12, RN15 registered on the NMC register

Degree or diploma in Nursing

Mentorship Qualification or Equivalent

Job description

Site Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Town Stanmore Salary £42,939 - £50,697 Per annum inclusive of HCAs Salary period Yearly Closing 17/06/2025 23:59

Please note in order to progress your application, your data will be processed by our 3 rd party recruitment providers – North London Partners Shared Service, who conduct recruitment activities on behalf of Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust.

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the Trust. The RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world’s most complex and innovative care to our patients

• Two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility
• Our Research and Innovation Centre works closely with our main academic partner, University College London
• Further major redevelopment underway across the Stanmore site – improving and modernising our facilities to maintain our position as the UK’s leading centre for orthopaedic medicine
• In the NHS staff survey, over 90% of our staff were satisfied with the quality of care they are able to give to patients - the best result of any NHS Trust in the country
• Our staff also indicated that they had the best experience of appraisals as compared to all other NHS Trusts.

This is a great time to join us and play a critical role in the next stage of RNOH’s journey to achieving an outstanding CQC rating.

Our aim is to remain a world-leading orthopaedic hospital with the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS. To do this, we have four core values that underpin everything that we do. We use our values to help ensure that we are always focused on the things that our staff and patients believe are most important:

• Patients first, always
• Excellence, in all we do
• Trust, honesty and respect, for each other
• Equality, for all

Our annual staff survey results have been improving year on year, with our staff telling us that their experience of working at the Trust is getting better and better. They also indicate that our staff feel very loyal to the RNOH and committed to its role in providing the very best care to our complex patient group. We hope that we can welcome you to our growing team soon.

Job overview

Assessment of individual care needs, planning, implementing and evaluating care.
Carries out care without direct supervision. Teaches and supervises basic students,unqualified staff, registered nurses, non-nursing staff and patients. Deploys staffaccording to service needs. Maintains and sets high standards of care within thedepartment. Regularly takes charge of the clinical area in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility.

Acts as a role model and leader to nursing staff.

Main duties of the job

Assessment of individual care needs, planning, implementing and evaluating care.
Carries out care without direct supervision. Teaches and supervises basic students,unqualified staff, registered nurses, non-nursing staff and patients. Deploys staffaccording to service needs. Maintains and sets high standards of care within thedepartment. Regularly takes charge of the clinical area in the absence of the personwho has continuing responsibility.

Acts as a role model and leader to nursing staff.

Working for our organisation

RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world’s most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/

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The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust aims to be a world-leading orthopaedic hospital with the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities.

Practice according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.Assess care needs for patients, planning, implementing and evaluating care for individual patients.
Ensure nursing care is delivered in a holistic manner using an individualisedapproach.
Ensure that all patients receive a high standard of nursing care.
Participate in the admission and discharge planning process in conjunction with themulti-disciplinary team.
Assist with Bed Management duties, when required and in the absence of the bedmanager, communicating effectively with senior management upon relevant issuesto ensure the efficient management of beds across the trust.
Discuss with patients/ carers and relatives any problems or changes relating to planned care and treatment.

Participates and facilitates in the promotion of patient education and health promotion.
Act as team leader and named nurse for patients.
Ensure that all patient documentation is accurate and comprehensive.
Maintain good communication with all health care staff and ensure prescribed treatment is carried out.
Ensure the safe custody and safe administration of medicines and report any discrepancies.
Undertake extended roles of care within the unit as authorized by the Nursing Advisory Committee.

Educational Responsibilities.

Ensure that all new staff receive induction and orientation to the department and Trust.
Take responsibility for own professional and personal development through research, innovation and attendance at suitable study days.
Participate in research projects as appropriate, seeking to develop nursing practice.
Promote and initiate research/ innovations and change related to improvement of nursing care for patients.
Participate and teaches as appropriate in the departments in-service education programme.
Give formal lectures as required.
Facilitate the development of post-basic staff nurses.
Teach and supervise staff.
Assists and supervises facilitation of nursing students and any other learners in the department.
Maintain links with the appropriate Universities via the link tutors.
Participate in the annual educational audit for the department.
Participate and implement the annual Knowledge and Skills Framework review for self and the development of ward staff.

Management Responsibilities.

Ensure that the unit operates smoothly on a day-to-day basis, engaging with other relevant departments as required.
Deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence; regularly take charge of the unit.
Provide directorate cover as required.
Act as Site Manager within the RNOH NHS Trust as required.
Assist with supervising the maintenance of equipment and ordering of supplies.
Develop an understanding of budget setting.
Maintain the ward according to hospital and ward policies within the budget available.
Report any potential complaints or untoward incidents to the Ward Manager and participate in the Trust’s Risk Management process as appropriate.
Assist the Ward Manager in ensuring that the clinical area undertakes an annual risk assessment and that outcomes are identified and actioned.
Assist in establishing appropriate systems within the ward for the monitoring of quality standards, facilitate audit of services, risk management, complaints and act upon them accordingly.
Be flexible with working hours to facilitate the smooth running of the unit.
Be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring good communication with other departments internally and externally.
Assist in the utilisation of staffing resources to provide the most effective cover for the ward.
Assist with planning off-duty, ensuring appropriate skill mix for each shift.
Cover any sickness or absence with temporary staff.
Assist in maintaining records of staff sickness and annual leave, implementing relevant actions in conjunction with Trust policies and procedures.
In collaboration with the Ward Manager, be responsible for the recruitment, selection and deployment of all grades of staff.

Professional Responsibilities.

Assist in promoting an open and friendly working environment. Develop good working relationships with hospital department and wards throughout the Trust
Receive visitors onto the Trust.
Undertake ward projects pertinent to the wards specialty.
Participate in nursing audits, assist in the setting and evaluation of standards ofcare.

Orientate new staff, learners and temporary staff to the ward and hospital.
Encourages a good working relationship with the multi-professional team and to attend multi-professional meetings as appropriate.
Promotes effective multi- professional collaboration and practice throughout the unit.
To be aware of and practice in accordance with the Trust’s policies and procedures.
Ensure working awareness of RNOHT policies and procedures.
Maintain patient and staff confidentiality at all times.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults At Risk

The Trust recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults. Staff must at all times treat patients with dignity and respect protecting, young people and adults at risk from abuse and neglect.
Employees have a responsibility to ensure that prompt and appropriate action is taken when concerns have been made about a child, young person or adults at risk.
Employees should be aware of their responsibilities as detailed in the Local Safeguarding Children Procedures and Safeguarding Adults at Risk Policy.
The Trust will assist you by providing mandatory training, support and advice.
Safeguarding children and adults is everyone’s business
IT Skills
All staff are required to demonstrate a level of IT literacy skills appropriate to their job, as the use of IT is fundamental in delivering good quality efficient health care.
Effort and Environment.
Effort and Environment
The following information has been designed to assist the recording of the effort and environment factors required for Agenda for Change.
Physical
Measures the nature, level, frequency and duration of the physical effort
required for the job e.g. Kneeling, crouching, work in confined space, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, pulling, running, pushing.
Mental
Measures the nature, level, frequency and duration of the mental effort
required for the job e.g. Checking documents, calculations, analyzing
statistics, operating machinery, microscope work, assessing patients, formal minute taking, assessing students.
Emotional
Measures the nature, level and frequency of emotional effort required to undertake clinical or non-clinical duties that are generally considered to be distressing and/or emotionally demanding. E.g. giving un-welcome news to staff/patients, dealing with difficult situations / circumstances or those with severely challenging behaviour, caring for the terminally ill, typing / processing reports / letters transmitting highly distressing events.
Working conditions
Measures the nature, level, frequency and duration of demands arising from adverse environmental conditions and hazards which are unavoidable and required for the job. E.g. Use of VDU, exposure to extreme temperatures, unpleasant smells, dust / dirt, aggression, noxious fumes, chemical spills, fleas, lice, body fluids, foul linen,Assuming normal Health and Safety standards are met.
Driving to and from work is not included.
Terms and Conditions of Service
This appointment is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust.
Professional conduct
The post holder must comply with the Code of Professional Conduct applicable to their profession.
Risk Management
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust strives to take a holistic approach to the management of risk; Health and Safety, Caldicott, Corporate and Clinical Governance requirements are all elements of risk management.
Risk management is fundamental in ensuring the safety of all whilst on Trust premises and in ensuring that a high level of quality care is continually provided. To support staff in the management of risk, the Trust provides training programmes and facilitates staff in the use of risk management identification tools. In turn, individuals are responsible for ensuring that they attend training sessions and adhere to the Trust’s policies and procedures, which includes the reporting of incidents, both
actual and near miss.

Health and Safety at Work Act.

Under the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 it is the duty of every employee to:
Take reasonable care of themselves and of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Co-operate with their employer in ensuring that all statutory and other
requirements are complied with.

All staff must comply with the Trust Infection Control Policy. All employees must attend infection control training as required within their department as directed by their line manager.
Confidentiality
Post-holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection of 1998.
Post-holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1998 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of
unauthorised disclosure of information. Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2005, post-holders must apply the Trust’s FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information.
Equal Opportunities
The Trust welcomes all persons without regard to age, ethnic or national origin, gender or sexual orientation, religion, lifestyle, presenting illness or disability. We aim to provide a non-judgemental service at all times.
No Smoking Policy
The Trust prohibits smoking in all of their buildings and premises

Person specification

Qualifications

• RN1, RN2, RN8, RN12, RN15 registered on the NMC register Mentorship Qualification / Equivalent Orthopaedic Qualification / Equivalent
• Degree / diploma Management qualification ALS Sign off mentor

Experience

• Current evidence based practice Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of the particular patient group Two years relevant experience Supervision of junior staff / others Experience of managing a ward / department in the absence of the ward manager
• Working with PAS High Dependency experience Audit and research Experience in change management

Skills

• Competent in basic life support Confident in teaching Mentorship and preceptorship skills Able to supervise, train and teach staff and students Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines Able to manage difficult situations effectively Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care Sound clinical skills Able to maintain clear and legible documentation Able to take charge of the department, manage a team and co-ordinate services during the absence of the ward manager Effective communication skills (written, non-verbal & verbal) Works well in a multi disciplinary team Time management and effective delegation skills Leadership skills – the ability to prioritise & meet deadlines; organise work of self & others; supervising, teaching & assessing; effective resource management IT skills

Knowledge

• wareness of professional issues Practices within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Commitment to clinical supervision Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to sphere of practice Knowledge of the individuals responsibility towards health and safety Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS organisation and its service developments. Customer care and complaints handling. Awareness of research methods
• none

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and offer a range of flexible working practices. Part-time and job share applications will be considered.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you areeligible under theUKVI points based system .

By applying for this post you are agreeing to RNOH transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system and other secure, internal NHS workforce systems.

Additionally, by applying for this role, you accept in the event you are successful that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which is aimed at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Therefore we want you to complete your e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

The RNOH operates a Smoke-Free Policy. Smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s premises (including the grounds that those premises are sited on) or in any Trust owned vehicle.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks youridentity and right to work documentation will be verifiedremotely (in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a “selfie” using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit www.trustid.co.uk

RNOH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of RNOH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Name Lindlay Adrian Keenan Job title Ward Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0208 909 5485 Additional information

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