Ward Charge Nurse: Shift Lead, Safety & Training

NHS Jobs; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to oversee the general running of the ward during the shift. You will coordinate care needs, inform staff of new risks via safety huddles, and liaise with the medical team on rounds.

You will support the ward manager with sickness management, incident reporting, and staff training bookings for mandatory training and professional development, plus audits to ensure compliance with guidelines.

Responsibilities

• General running of the ward during the shift.
• Coordinate care needs of patients and understand varying conditions.
• Coordinate safety huddles to inform staff of new risks.
• Liaise with the medical team and support ward rounds.
• Assist the consultant on daily ward rounds.
• Support sickness management and incident reporting processes.
• Assist with staff training bookings for mandatory training and professional development.
• Complete weekly/monthly audits to show compliance with staff roles and trust guidelines.

Job description

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to oversee the general running of the ward during the shift. You will coordinate care needs, inform staff of new risks via safety huddles, and liaise with the medical team on rounds.

You will support the ward manager with sickness management, incident reporting, and staff training bookings for mandatory training and professional development, plus audits to ensure compliance with guidelines.