Supervisory Sister/Charge Nurse SDEC - Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Permanent

Description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity in our Same Day Emergency Care unit for a band 7 Supervisory role.

Are you an experienced Emergency or Acute admission unit nurse? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop yourself whilst leading a team?

Our SDEC is a 7-day service that looks after acutely unwell medical and surgical patients not requiring admission. The unit is open 7 days a week, has Emergency, Surgical and Acute Medicine input, the clinician team consists of nurses, ACPs and clinicians. The role of the Band 7 is to ensure our patients received safe and high quality care.

We are looking for a kind, compassionate and caring nurse to support our patients, their families and our dedicated team of staff. You will have high standards and be able to demonstrate excellent patient care, clinical and leadership skills.

You will have the opportunity to continue to progress your professional development and will be supported in this role by the Senior Nurse team. Commitment to undertake ongoing in-service training and development is essential. You should be motivated, keen to learn and ready to embrace change; our commitment to you is to provide the environment and support for this to happen.

If you are looking for a role which gives you job variety, continuous support, encouragement, and genuine job satisfaction, come and talk to us and find out if this would be the right move for you to become part of our excellent nursing team.

Main duties of the job

The sister/charge nurse will:

Be supervisory to practice

Be responsible for professional day to day clinical leadership and operational management of the ward.

Ensure delivery of high quality, responsive, safe, efficient and compassionate care.

Support the Matron in developing the service.

Act as a leader and role model, adopting a flexible approach in a role which encompasses leadership, management and clinical responsibilities

Demonstrate pride in their work and enthusiasm for quality of care

Continue to develop the service through new pathways

Willing to consider part time hours or job share

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

RGN. 1st Level qualification

Current NMC Registration

1st Degree in nursing or health related topic

Evidence of Masters level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters (in relevant health related subject)

Qualification in Teaching, Assessing and Mentoring

Experience in admission unit/emergency nursing at band 6

Desirable

Relevant post registration qualification at level 3

Non-Medical Prescribing

Management qualification

Public Sector Language Competency

Essential

Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress

Able to gain credibility with and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate

Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations

The Ability to lead and influence change

Able to accept responsibility for ward/area working under own initiative within the boundaries of role

Demonstrates ability to take overall responsibility and accountability

Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service

Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality

Clinical expert in defined area of work

Able to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients in ward/area.

Ability to act as facilitator, mentor and supervisor to colleagues

Familiar with current local and national nursing issues

Information technology skills

Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care

Initiative

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within speciality area

Significant relevant clinical and management experience

Effective standard setting, monitoring and feedback

Understanding of the principles and application of effective budgetary management

Understanding of the principles and application of effective staff and HR management/appraisals

Understanding the theory and application of clinical governance

Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for practice and behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self

Desirable

Undertaken nursing research

Experience and knowledge of advanced practice/protocols

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