Sister / Charge Nurse Band 6 Cherry Ward

Leading the ward day to day. Mentoring and supporting the staff on the ward. Ensuring accurate documentation and risk assessment compliance. Ensuring compliance in mandatory training. Leading the ward round with the MDT to deliver holistic care to our patients. Completing audits to patient patient safety and provide assurance. Completing action plans and presentations for incidents that occur. Supporting the ward manager in the managerial duties. We are looking for an individual with exceptional communication and organisational skills that can assist the day to day running of the ward. To have a passion in educating other staff and students. To ensure the safety, privacy and dignity of patients at all times. Take responsibility for a group of patients and be their named nurse. Able to complete ECGs for the patients. Able to or willing to expand on your skills and be able to complete venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation etc., Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs and varying levels of complexity.
Collect, collate, evaluate and report information maintaining accurate patient records.
Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care.
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives.
Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate records in line with NMC and Trust policy.
Respect confidential information obtained in the course of professional practice and upholds the principles of Caldicott and the Data Protection Act
MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP.
Deputise for the Ward Manager in the management and organisation of the ward.
Accept delegated line management responsibilities of other team members including performance development reviews and personal development planning
Support the Ward Manager to maximise best use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.
Participate in the recruitment and retention of staff.
Support the Ward Manager with the monitoring of performance of staff ensuring that learning needs are identified through personal development planning/supervised practice.
Promotes the development of services within the ward area and assists the ward manager to implement change.
Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources,
Monitor health, safety and security of self and others and promote/ implements best practice in the ward area., Develop own expert clinical knowledge and participate in the development of others.
Ensure own compliance and compliance of others with regard to mandatory training and PREP requirements.
Coordinates and deliver training programmes and promotes an effective clinical learning environment.
Act as a mentor for all nurses in training and newly qualified nurses.
CLINICAL QUALITY.
Assist the ward manager in ward audit and the development and implementation of the ward action plan.
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others, participate in the development of same.
Continually monitor standards of care and lead the improvement of care, through the clinical quality monitoring group, audit and research.
Assist patient and public involvement activities in the ward area, leading to service improvement.
Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights and take action when your own or other peoples actions undermine these rights
Registered Nurses at the Cardiothoracic Centre have a responsibility to:
Maintain active status on NMC register
Always act in accordance with NMC and LHCH Code of Conduct and guiding documents
Adhere to Trust policy and procedure
Undertake Clinical Supervision
Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues
Maintain a professional portfolio
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, interested applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.
Please review the job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential requirements for the post.
All applicants will be contacted and informed by email whether they were successfully shortlisted for interview.
As part of you pre-employment checks we will be required to obtain satisfactory references. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent employer. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.
From April 2017 the Government plans to extend the requirement to provide a criminal record certificate to Tier 2 visa applicants coming to work in Education, Health and Social Care sectors and to their adult dependants.
If you are a Tier 2 visa applicant and you are coming to work in an occupation defined by the relevant Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code, you will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from any country you have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, this is also applicable for your adult dependants.
Employers are expected to implement the Care Certificate for all applicable new starters from April 2015. The Care Certificate aims to equip health and social care support workers with the knowledge and skills which they need to provide safe, compassionate care. We expect all new starters in clinical, patient facing posts (bands 1-4) to complete all 15 standards of the Care Certificate, within their first 6 months with the Trust.
Flexible Working applications will be considered in line the Trusts flexible working policies.
The Trust is a no-smoking site.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications and so urge you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are also not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine whether you would be eligible for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative band 6 ward sister / charge nurse to work and help lead our team on our 9 bedded Cystic Fibrosis / Respiratory Medicine ward at the outstanding Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, renowned for its delivery of Excellent, compassionate and safe Patient care. The ward specialises in the care of Cystic Fibrosis patients and cares for patients with a variety of respiratory / cardiology conditions.
You will demonstrate excellent knowledge and previous experience of caring for respiratory patients as well as processing excellent leadership skills. You will need to have the ability to influence others and effectively manage change. You will need to demonstrate your commitment to continuous professional development for yourself and your team: thus ensuring that all staff have the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver Safe, effective care

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.
As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aim to extending access and improve quality.
Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:
+ Quality: to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
+ Service and Innovation: to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
+ Value: to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
+ Workforce: to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
+ Stakeholders: to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.
Our Mission
"Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day", As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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