Sister/Charge Nurse - Blundell ward

Guys & St Thomas Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Ward Manager at a prestigious NHS Foundation Trust in London. This role focuses on leading a specialized ward for head and neck cancer, ensuring exceptional patient care while managing resources efficiently. You will be supported by a dedicated team, fostering a collaborative environment to enhance clinical practices. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in healthcare, where your leadership will make a significant impact on patient outcomes and staff development. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to contribute to innovative care, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in staff development and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Knowledge in specialty and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ward team and ensure high-quality patient care.
• Manage departmental budgets and staffing effectively.
• Participate in clinical governance and service development.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Teaching Skills

Clinical Governance Awareness

Risk Management

Education

RGN Level 1

MSc in Nursing or working towards

Job description

Employer Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Guys Hospital Town London Salary £54,320 - £60,981 p.a inc HCA Salary period Yearly Closing 14/05/2025 23:59

Guy’s and St Thomas’ is among the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.

Guy’s is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas’ has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children’s Hospital.

Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions.

Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients.

In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.

We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King’s Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King’s College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit.

Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of ‘good’. Our adult community services achieved a rating of ‘outstanding’.

The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.

We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS.

Job overview

An exciting job opportunity has arisen to support Blundell ward as a substantive Ward Manager.

A ward specialising in head and neck cancer, oncology, haematology and ear, nose and throat including both surgical and medical specialities. The ward particularly specialise in caring for patients with airway concerns and those with altered airways including tracheostomy care and laryngectomy care.

Blundell Ward is based on the Guys Site with 24 beds including 4 side rooms.

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced and skilled leader to join our dedicated nursing team on Blundell ward. In this leadership role, you will oversee the smooth operation of the ward, ensuring high-quality patient care, efficient resource management, and the well-being of both staff and patients.

If you're a passionate and experienced leading nurse looking to enhance your clinical and leadership skills while playing a key role in service development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

You will be supported by a team of deputy managers, a Matron, a Head of Nursing and a Practice Development Nurse to thrive and develop within the Surgical Oncology directorate.

Main duties of the job

Leadership and Remodelling

Staff Management, Education and Training

Clinical Governance, Audit and Research

Service Development

Providing high quality care and assurance

Supporting Staff health and wellbeing

Operational management and patient flow including discharge planning

Managing budgets and Safe staffing

Working for our organisation

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We

provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health

sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research’s

biomedical research centres, established with King’s College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

- Clinical Leadership and Managerial

§ Lead the ward/Department team and build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.

§ Manage the department nursing staff, ensuring the patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.

§ Be wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.

§ Communicate effectively and efficiently and liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patients receive seamless care within the trust.

§ Act as a professional nurse leader and role model to the staff. To apply clinical skills of the highest standard and to take a proactive approach to the development of clinical competence in self and others.

§ Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.

§ Monitor monthly budget statements, identifying trends, understanding spending patterns in order to stay in budget and to take action as required.

§ Comply with the Trust’s standing financial instructions.

§ Ensure that the departments have adequate resources / equipment to provide an effective service.

§ Develop and maintain effective channels of communication between all members of the multi disciplinary team.

§ To ensure the Matron is informed when changes to circumstances may affect safe competent practice.

§ Participate in nursing and multi professional research and audit and to implement actions identified from quality initiatives.

§ Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafe environment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention of the Matron / Head of Nursing for the area.

§ Lead and support the ward team through the process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and perspective.

§ Deputise for the Matron as appropriate

§ Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood

§ Responsible for the correct administration of blood products.

§ Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the speciality. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same.

§ A ct is an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.

§ Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.

• Monitor length of stay and effectively escalate barriers to discharge.

4.2 Staff Management, Education and Training

§ Motivate, develop, support and identify training needs for department staff.

§ Implement and work within the Trust’s HR policies on all staffing matters, including sickness, capability and disciplinary issues. Take corrective measures if indicated in liaison with Human Resources and the Matron.

§ Work with the Matron and Human Resources Department in the recruitment, selection, appointment and retention of staff.

§ Monitor recruitment and retention and use all available strategies to retain and motivate staff e.g. flexible working policy.

§ Participate in appraisals and the setting of objectives for junior staff in the department to enable them to achieve optimal effectiveness and to understand their contribution to the directorate.

§ Ensure that appropriate written induction programmes are available and utilised for all new staff within the department

§ Working closely with the Practice Development Team, ensure that relevant clinical based teaching programmes are in place and maintain accurate training records.

§ Actively participate in teaching of junior staff and students.

§ Ensure that nursing staff receive appropriate training and professional education in accordance with the NMC’s PREP Recommendations.

§ Ensure that staff attend and assist in training where appropriate on mandatory training sessions and maintain accurate records of these.

§ Liaise with affiliated Institutes of Higher Education to ensure that the learning environment is appropriate for both pre and post registration learners and undertaking any action identified through audit.

§ Participate in the education and assessment of staff undertaking a specialist course or further education programmes.

§ Keep abreast of developments and research in Nursing Practice.

§ Adhere to trust and departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that all staff do the same.

§ Ensure optimised skill mix within the department/ward and reviewing the skill mix as required and monitoring the use of bank and agency staff.

§ Organise team meetings at an appropriate frequency, recording and circulating minutes of these. To ensure a good method of communication within the department at all times and to encourage the exchange and implementation of new ideas and evidence based practice.

4.3 Clinical Governance, Audit And Research

§ Ensure that the delivery of care to all patients meet the standards set by yourself and the Trust.

§ Take responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of Infection prevention and control are practiced at all times.

§ Demonstrate a high level of commitment to and enthusiasm for research, evidence based practice, audit and education in the clinical area.

§ Actively contribute to reconfiguration projects, service redesign developments and Directorate business planning as required.

§ Be proactive in the risk assessment, management, clinical incident reporting and management of complaints.

§ Ensure all staff move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient and care team and are consistent with legislation.

§ Contribute to the development of Directorate and Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure adherence by self and ward team.

§ Undertake clinical and associated audits as appropriate for the given area.

§ Record and report all incidents, accidents and complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with the trust policies and initiate investigations as required.

§ Participate in, and comply with, the trusts framework for clinical governance within the department area.

§ Assist in the investigation and timely resolution of complaints, incidents and comments within the Pre operative Assessment Unit and Surgical Admissions Lounge.

4.4 Service Development

§ Lead on the implementation of the clinical and organisational model for the area.

§ Lead on ensuring that the area continues to be based upon sound business projections, good financial planning and delivered according to appropriate standards within financial resources.

§ Contribute to and to be aware of the business plan and its implication for service delivery and nursing',

§ Lead on monitoring the overall activity for the area.

§ Identify opportunities to develop new ways of working and challenge, change and expand roles, working in conjunction with the Education and Practice Development Team/s, Matrons and Head of Nursing.

§ Proactively seek feedback on patient and public experience in order to address concerns in a timely manner and build on success.

§ Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of departmental protocols ensuring coherence and consistency across both sites.

§ To undertake audit and monitoring of the department/ward and participate in the implementation of changes to improve service delivery.

Person specification

Knowledge

• RGN level 1
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• MSc in Nursing or working towards
• relevant knowledge in speciality

Skills

• Time management and organisational skills
• Teaching skills
• Awareness of clinical governance and risk management issues

Experience

• Experience in staff development
• experience in speciality
• Teamwork / Multidisciplinary working
• Conducting Staff Performance Development Reviews(PDR)
• Audit and Research experience
• Change Management

Values and Behaviours

• Value and Behaviours

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 equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s 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.

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.

We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individual’s personalcircumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process.

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