Band 6 Paediatric Sister / Charge Nurse

£44962

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted today, 1 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Full Job Description

To be responsible for the assessment of care needs the development, implementation and evaluation of programme of care without direct supervision.
To be responsible for ensuring patient care and safety are evaluated whilst on duty.
To supervise the work of junior team members, medical and nursing including students.
To be fully aware of local policies and procedures and those for the Trust
To be aware of own training needs and developmental needs within the clinical environment.
To deliver patient care using the philosophy of individualised patient care.
To participate in Health Education.
To develop managerial skills by taking charge of the ward under supervision to prepare for future promotion.
To be able, where deemed appropriate by Senior Sister, to take charge of the ward on an ad hoc basis.
To support senior nurses and take charge whilst on duty i.e. by communicating information.
To lead a team of junior staff where team nursing exists on a day to day basis
To review current practice and report to Senior Sister areas requiring change
To be aware of and respect the patient's rights for confidentiality.
To be conversant with the 'Code of Professional Conduct' in duties.
To be professionally accountable for all actions during working shift.
To supervise student/learner nurses and healthcare assistant nurses in the giving of patient care.

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.