Ward Sister/Band 6 nurse Ward A3/RSU Respiratory

NHS; Stockport; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join the Respiratory team. We are looking for a Ward Sister to support and lead this excellent service.

Ward A3/RSU is a 23 +6 (29) bedded Respiratory and High Care Respiratory ward where we have patients with complex needs.

Ward A3-RSU is working along with excellent specialist respiratory nurses, Respiratory consultants, PT/OT.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge in the management of respiratory patients with tracheostomy, laryngectomy, NIV, BIPAP, Chest Drain, and oxygen therapy. Support through training and leadership courses will be provided.

Informal visits are welcomed and encouraged.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the Ward Manager in all aspects of Ward/Department management and have a key role in coordinating and developing the nursing team ensuring that patients receive the required standard of care.

1. To effectively coordinate care to ensure a seamless and timely pathway for patients.
2. To be a visible and accessible presence in the clinical area for patients, relatives, and staff.
3. Lead by example and act as a positive role model taking responsibility for own professional development.
4. Organize own workload and adjust priorities in response to issues arising in the workplace.
5. Recognize and respond appropriately to issues which require urgent or immediate attention, reporting to other members of the multi-disciplinary/management team as necessary.
6. Deputize for the Ward Manager/Team Leader as required.
7. Maintain ward management records and produce timely management reports at the request of the ward manager or as required in his/her absence.
8. Ensure comprehensive clinical records are maintained.
9. Support the management of roster allocation for present and future shifts to provide safe staffing levels in line with the agreed workforce model.
10. Ensure the provision of compassionate, safe, and high-quality care of all patients and supervise the working of junior staff and trainees during the span of duty.
11. Ensure the efficient use of ward resources e.g. bank staff.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organizations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognizing those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognize that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive, and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics, and more, to make your salary go further
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning, and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union - for local financial advice

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description & person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust's policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively, and sharing information appropriately.

If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.

In addition to this, it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care
• Organizational abilities
• Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills
• Experience of audit

Work related Circumstances

• Able to fulfill the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Education and Qualifications

• Current NMC registration
• Mentorship or teaching qualification
• Professional or clinical qualification relevant to the specialty or evidence of working towards
• Evidence of study at degree level
• Evidence of continual professional development

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in managing patients with tracheostomy and laryngectomy
• Experience in managing patients on NIV, BIPAP
• Experience of managing chest drains
• Experience in oxygen therapy
• Experience of respiratory conditions in general
• Experience in performing appraisals
• Experience in managing health roster

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, POPLAR GROVE

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

362-A-25-7110823

Job locations

Ward A3/RSU

STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, POPLAR GROVE