Ward Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward 3D

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Knowsley is seeking a Sister/Charge Nurse for its Gastroenterology department. This permanent, full-time position involves leading a team, maintaining quality care standards, and developing care plans. The ideal candidate will have awareness of Clinical Governance and will support training and development for staff. This is a vital role to enhance patient care and support the ward's objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of staff at Band 5 and below.
• Set and maintain delivery of quality care.
• Take charge regularly of ward in absence of Ward Manager.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate care plans.
• Ensure optimal standards of care by acting as a role model.
• Lead training and development for all ward staff.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Gastroenterology department on a permanent full time basis! The post holder is designated to take charge regularly of ward 3D in the absence of the Ward Manager. You will be expected to lead a team of staff at Band 5 and below and set and maintain delivery of quality care. An awareness of the Clinical Governance Agenda is essential. The post holder will have responsibility for the development implementation and evaluation of care plans and will ensure optimal standards of care by acting as a role model. The post holder will be expected to take the lead for the training and development of all staff on the ward with support from the ward manager.