Sister/Charge Nurse - General Outpatients

East Lancashire Hospitals Nhs Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Lancashire is seeking an experienced Sister/Charge Nurse to lead outpatient services across shifts under the guidance of the Outpatient Lead Nurse.

The post involves coordinating clinical governance, supporting HR management of the nursing team, and delivering high quality patient care within busy outpatient departments. A senior clinical and managerial presence is required to drive standards and service improvement.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to organise own and the work of others whilst under pressure.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient Sister/Charge Nurse, covering many specialties.
• Lead on shift, coordinating and delivering high standards of care.
• Support the nursing team to set and deliver clinical standards and participate in audits.
• HR management responsibilities including sickness absence reporting and performance management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

CPD demonstrated

Clinical governance awareness

Job description

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated, flexible dynamic Sister/Charge nurse, to work within the General outpatient department at ELHT.

The Sister/ Charge Nurse will be responsible for the operational delivery of the Outpatient services under the guidance of the Outpatient Lead Nurse We are looking for a motivated team player to take up the role to act as a clinical lead on a shift by shift basis.

Main duties of the job

Support the lead nurse to manage and support the outpatient department teams, and deal with the day to day running of the department and act as a clinical lead on each shift.

The Sister/ Charge Nurse will support the nursing team to set and deliver clinical standards for quality patient outcomes monitoring clinical effectiveness and undertaking audit programs, implementing action plans if required. Ensuring clear lines of governance are in place and the delivery of the patient safety agenda is evident.

The Sister/ Charge Nurse will be involved in the HR management of the nursing team taking responsibility for sickness absence reporting and management, performance management working within Trust guidance. The role will involve ensuring key Trust and Directorate data is up to date demonstrating a well led and effective department.

About us

Centralised Outpatients services are delivered across 6 hospital sites ( RBTH, BGTH, PCH,CCH,AVH & Ross PHCC) This post may involve cross site working to provide cover as required.

These are busy departments facilitating clinics for a wide range of specialties

Job responsibilities

Outpatient Sister/ Charge Nurse , Covering many specialties .

The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical and managerial staff member, and team leader. They will have significant experience and be responsible for delivering care in all areas of Outpatients providing clinical knowledge and expertise to their team, whilst coordinating and delivering high quality care. They will be a role model and lead on specific projects / management functions as delegated by the Lead Nurse . They will uphold the identified Trust values at all times.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Wound care and advice including suture removal.
• Administering medications including injections.
• Maintaining good time management and personal organisation.
• Providing cover for colleagues in all clinical areas as required.

Leadership and Management

• Manage the day to day staffing arrangements and rotas, to ensure safe levels of practice.
• Be a shift co-ordinator on a regular basis where appropriate, ensuring high standards are delivered to all patients attending the Outpatinet services.Ensure all staff are aware of and adhere to all trust Protocols of care
• Ensuring a kind compassionate environment for all staff and patients ensuring civility is expected.

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to organise own and the work of others whilst under pressure.
• evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management

Desirable

• Management experience
• Outpatient experience

Essential

• Good understanding of the trust quality agenda

Desirable

• Experience of implementing trust HR policies

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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