Sister / Charge Nurse Band 6 Cedar Ward

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Liverpool is seeking a Charge Nurse for Cedar Ward. The successful candidate will lead patient care, mentor junior staff, and ensure high standards of nursing practice. Responsibilities include coordinating ward activities, managing staff development, and actively participating in clinical governance. Candidates must be registered nurses with NMC and have strong leadership skills. This is a permanent position offering a chance to make a significant impact on patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for professional development

No smoking policy on site

Qualifications

• Must maintain active status on NMC register.
• Adhere to NMC and Trust code of conduct.
• Demonstrate effective management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as ward coordinator and provide leadership.
• Manage and develop staff clinical skills.
• Assist in ward audits and implement action plans.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Communication

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC status)

Job description

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent role as a charge nurse on Cedar Ward at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. Cedar Ward is an acute 38-bed post‑operative cardiac surgical ward. The post holder will be responsible for the provision, delivery and evaluation of highly skilled individualised care to all patients, whilst also supporting and guiding junior staff. He/she will actively support senior colleagues, and take charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager. The post holder will develop, assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidence‑based nursing care. They will practice within a clinical governance framework to create an environment where excellence in clinical care will flourish. The post holder will actively participate in and coordinate the supervision, learning and development of other staff members, act as a clinical mentor and be a role model to all staff. They will have the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. They will act as an ambassador to promote patient and family‑centred care and promote the core values of Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as ward coordinator on a shift‑by‑shift basis
• Provide support to the Ward Manager in the management and development of staff and their clinical skills
• Provide leadership to team members and act as a role model
• Supervise and instruct junior colleagues and be a resource for them in the ward area
• Alongside other staff provide efficient communication which will ensure dissemination of information to all staff
• Act as an effective role model and resource/advisor to colleagues in the delivery of nursing care
• Demonstrate robust and effective management and organisational skills, 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
• Respect confidential information obtained in the course of professional practice and uphold the principles of Caldicott and the Data Protection Act

Managerial & Leadership

• Deputise for the Ward Manager in the management and organisation of the ward
• Accept delegated line‑management responsibilities of other team members including performance development reviews and personal development planning
• Support the Ward Manager to maximise best use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements
• Participate in the recruitment and retention of staff
• Support the Ward Manager with the monitoring of performance of staff ensuring that learning needs are identified through personal development planning/supervised practice
• Promote the development of services within the ward area and assist the ward manager to implement change
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources
• Monitor health, safety and security of self and others and promote/implement best practice in the ward area
• Develop own expert clinical knowledge and participate in the development of others
• Ensure own compliance and compliance of others with regard to mandatory training and PREP requirements
• Coordinate and deliver training programmes and promote an effective clinical learning environment
• Act as a mentor for all nurses in training and newly qualified nurses

Clinical Quality

• Assist the ward manager in ward audit and the development and implementation of the ward action plan
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others, participate in the development of same
• Continually monitor standards of care and lead the improvement of care, through the clinical quality monitoring group, audit and research
• Assist patient and public involvement activities in the ward area, leading to service improvement
• Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights and take action when your own or other peoples’ actions undermine these rights

Registered Nurses at the Cardiothoracic Centre Responsibilities

• Maintain active status on NMC register
• Always act in accordance with NMC and LHCH code of conduct and guiding documents
• Adhere to Trust policy and procedure
• Undertake clinical supervision
• Maintain up‑to‑date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues
• Maintain a professional portfolio

Additional Information

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, interested applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.

Please review the job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential requirements for the post. All applicants will be contacted and informed by email whether they were successfully shortlisted for interview.

As part of your pre‑employment checks we will be required to obtain satisfactory references. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent employer. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.

Employers are expected to implement the Care Certificate for all applicable new starters from April 2015. The Care Certificate aims to equip health and social care support workers with the knowledge and skills which they need to provide safe, compassionate care. We expect all new starters in clinical, patient‑facing posts (bands 1‑4) to complete all 15 standards of the Care Certificate within their first 6 months with the Trust.

Flexible working applications will be considered in line with the Trust’s flexible working policies. The Trust is a no‑smoking site.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications and so urge you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note UKVI guidelines prohibit sponsorship for all Band 2 and 3 posts. Guidelines state that many other posts are also not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine whether you would be eligible for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

If you are a Skilled Worker/Health and Care visa applicant and you are coming to work in an occupation defined by the relevant Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code, you will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from any country you have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years. This is also applicable for your adult dependants.