Ward Sister / Charge Nurse - Ward 2C Respiratory

NHS Jobs; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced ward leader to provide senior nursing guidance, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and oversee daily unit management to sustain high standards of care.

You will oversee admissions and discharges, monitor staffing levels, manage resources, promote patient safety, and drive service improvements in line with national targets and trust policies.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current licence and broad clinical knowledge.
• Experience in ward management and multi-disciplinary teamwork.
• Understanding of risk management and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior nursing advice and support for high quality, individualised care.
• Lead investigations into incidents, accidents and complaints.
• Manage clinical areas and ensure safe staffing levels.
• Coordinate patient flow including admissions and discharges.
• Develop and implement local policies and protocols.
• Monitor stock and equipment to ensure efficient use of resources.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical governance

Incident investigation

Staff management

Patient flow coordination

Education

Nursing degree (RN) or equivalent

Tools

Specialised medical equipment

Job description

Provide leadership, management and team development as delegated by the Department/Ward Manager to the team, allocating workloads. Contribute to setting goals and benchmarking standards of care. Develop tools to improve the quality of the service and co-ordinate clinical services across the ward. To co-ordinate and manage patient flow within the unit including timely admission and discharge, ensuring national targets are met where possible To promote the unit and the Trust as a whole in the most positive manner to patients, relatives and the local population To have knowledge of relevant national and local health policies and their impact on the service To inform/escalate to Department/Ward Manager / Matron if acceptable levels of care, standards, practice and patient safety is compromised and develop appropriate actions To assist and or lead in the development/implementation of local and trust policies and protocols relevant to the specialty, ensuring effective implementation in local area. To manage control and quality of levels of stock and equipment within the clinical and non-clinical areas and promote and ensure economic use of all resources. To attend corporate groups as a representative of the directorate and team. To represent the clinical area on working groups as appropriate and at relevant conferences at regional and national level and on working groups as appropriate. To promote and deliver effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team and other wards and departments in the Trust and externally. To participate in the business planning process, helping to identify areas for service development and improvement. In the absence or as delegated by the Department/Ward Manager. Initiate and coordinate investigations of incidents, accidents, complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with the trust policies and lead in any investigations where required to do so Clinical Management Provide senior nursing advice and support to facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/ carers in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. Manage and coordinate complex clinical situations, taking appropriate action in emergency or unforeseen situations. To be clinically competent and confident in the use of specialised equipment in varied clinical settings. Act as a clinical role model and leader for all members of staff providing daily unit management, continuity of care and a high standard of excellent nursing care. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, actively seeking evidence based practice which will improve the quality of care and meet the needs of the patient. A holistic approach to caring should be planned which will include the appropriate level of physiological, psychological, spiritual, socio - economic and cultural aspects which influence the care of patients within the unit. To contribute to setting and monitor standards of nursing care within the ward. To liaise with medical staff and other disciplines on the management of high quality patient care. To ensure that patient care is delivered within the Nursing and Midwifery Scope of Professional Practice and Code of Professional Conduct. To promote the involvement of patients and their relatives in the management and evaluation of care. To have shared responsibility for the delivery of patient care by all members of the nursing team on the unit. To maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administration procedures are compatible with statutory and trust requirements. To undertake appropriate training to expand relevant clinical skills. To regularly take charge of the clinical area, utilising resources effectively and to ensure that safe staffing levels are maintained for their shifts. Identify clinical risks and ensure that appropriate action is implemented in accordance with the Trust risk management policy. Ensure the nurse documentation is maintained to the Trust standard. People Management To assess and develop action plans to meet individual development needs. To participate in orientation programmes for all newly appointed nursing staff. To monitor staff performance, conduct or participate in Individual Performance Appraisal, including supporting revalidation process. To encourage & motivate staff within the ward on personal & professional development at all levels. To deploy and utilise staffing resources effectively and efficiently. To support members of the team and refer to appropriate services. To assist in the selection, appointment & induction of new staff. Ensure staffing levels and skill mix is scheduled to reflect the workload and meet the needs of the patient. To assist in the co-ordination and monitoring of off duty, annual leave, sickness and absence occurring in the unit.

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust