Ward D1 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse

· Work collaboratively to provide excellent care in the clinical area as an effective member of the clinical team, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues, taking responsibility for a group of patients, participating in assessments and maintaining appropriate departmental documentation. · Assist senior staff in ensuring excellent patient care, which is planned and individualized to each patient. · Contribute to setting of standards in nursing care, evaluating the quality of care given to patients, measuring standards of excellent care through evaluation, under the direction of the senior nurse. Offering recognized training to support colleagues. · Handles complaints by patients, members of the public and colleagues in accordance with Trust Policies and assist the senior members of the team to maintain safe systems of work. · Takes responsibility for personal development and education and to discuss with senior members of the team through informal appraisal., Establish and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters overcoming any problems/barriers in communication. Develop knowledge and practice in Diabetes and Endocrinology Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others in own work area. Contribute to the development of services Assess people's health and wellbeing needs when those needs are complex and change across the caseload Plan, deliver and evaluate programmes to address patient's complex and changing health and wellbeing needs Plan, allocate, assess and provide feedback to team members. Maintain and support the efficient use of physical and /or financial resources. To contribute to the development of a learning environment To communicate with a wide range of people to explore complex issues and to make complex decisions To agree the arrangements for communication with the patient/family/carer, and to document these in accordance with Trust policy and the patients right to confidentiality. To competently receive sensitive information concerning patient's medical condition and provide information using persuasive, reassuring skills as required,.e.g. breaking bad news/special needs/dealing with anxious relatives. To ensure that essential information on the patients' condition and progress is recorded by self and team members appropriately according to NMC guidelines. To assess, identify and evaluate own knowledge and practice needs in relation to knowledge and skills required to meet the demands of the job. To understand their own role and scope, identify own development needs and take responsibility for their continuing professional development and performance whilst maintaining a personal development plan To make effective use of appropriate learning opportunities for themselves and others and apply learning to practice. To undertake annual mandatory training updates and other relevant courses in line with Trust and local policies To act as a role model and support professional development of all students and junior staff Responsible for day to day supervision, allocation and co-ordination of clinically based teams making the best use of their abilities. To lead a team whilst assuming responsibility and control of ward/unit management in the absence of the ward/unit manager To participate in the appraisal process for themselves and others To identify, report and address poor performance issues To diffuse challenging behaviour, ensuring that the situation is managed in a sensitive way. To participate in the recruitment and selection process To implement disciplinary and grievance procedures if required To ensure efficient and effective use of material resources/supplies within the ward/unit To monitor, control and store resources/supplies according to the requirements and specifications of the clinical environment To identify any problems with resource use/availability and make recommendations for corrective action To maintain accurate records of resource use . To undertake data collection effectively using the agreed systems. To ensure own actions promote quality and identify and manage any risks To lead in setting and maintaining optimal standards of care on the ward/unit To keep up to date and act consistently with quality standards and guidelines within their own clinical area and associated areas To evaluate the quality of their own and others work, and where necessary make the appropriate improvements To have an understanding of the quality agenda and how standards of care can be maintained To monitor the quality of work in own area, raise quality issues and related risks and bring to the attention of others. To lead others in understanding how their practice should change to improve quality To lead in audit/benchmarking within the clinical area supporting the introduction of a change in practice if indicated To contribute effectively to evaluation studies (e.g. patient satisfaction surveys) To re-evaluate following any change to ensure that improvements have been made To adhere to trust policies and procedures relating to own workplace to contribute to service development To evaluate current policies and procedures and identify the impact they have within their clinical environment To identify outcomes of evaluation and offer constructive views on how the service should change as a result To implement and propose changes to policies/practices in own area To evaluate with others the effectiveness of any changes and how these have improved services To recognise the importance of people's rights and interpret them in a way that is consistent with trust procedures, policies and legislation To challenge behaviour that infringes the rights of others To identify and take action where necessary to address discrimination and oppression All employees are required to comply with employment legislation and codes of good practice. Equality and Diversity We are an Equal Opportunities employer and will do all we can to make sure that job applicants and employees do not receive less favourable treatment because of their age, sex, marital status, faith, race, disability or sexual orientation, or for any other reason that is not justified. Health and Safety In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and other supplementary legislation, all employees are required to follow Trust Health and Safety policies and safe working procedures, take reasonable care to avoid injury during the course of their work, and co-operate with the Trust and others in meeting statutory requirements. Infection Control All employees must comply with Prevention and Control of Infection polices and attend any related mandatory training. Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility The Trust attaches great importance to Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. It is the responsibility of all members of staff to ensure that the Trust's resources are used efficiently with minimum wastage throughout their daily activities Risk Management Employees are required to report every incident where the health and safety of self or others has been jeopardised (including near misses) and to carry out or participate in investigations into such incidents as required. Safeguarding All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. Further guidance can be sought from your Line Manager. Data Protection Act All members of staff are bound by the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998. Rules, Regulations, Policies, Standing Orders and Financial Instructions All employees are required to comply with the rules, regulations, policies, standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust. Research and Development Projects Whenever you decide to undertake a piece of research, either as a Principal Investigator or Local Researcher, or Assistant Researcher, you must comply with the principles of Clinical Governance and the Research Governance Framework. 6 Development Review Key performance objectives, development needs and compilation of a Personal Development Plan will be discussed and agreed at Annual Development Review meetings. Training Post holders are required to attend any relevant and mandatory training for the post. Outside Employment / Outside Interests Any other work or outside interests must not conflict with the duties and responsibilities of your attendance for work as an employee of East Lancashire Hospitals Trust. In accordance with legislation on working time, it is a condition of employment that all staff must inform their line manager before taking up any private practice, work for outside agencies or other employers, other work for this Trust (including bank work) and / or voluntary work. This is to ensure there is no conflict of interest with your NHS duties. Review of Job Description This is not intended to be a comprehensive description of the duties of the post. Due to the Trusts commitment to continuous improvement it is likely that the post will develop over time. These duties will be subject to regular review and any amendments to this job description will be made in consultation and agreement with the post holder STANDARDS OF CONDUCT Conduct duties with regard to values underpinning the Trust's Vision "to be a great Trust providing the best possible healthcare to the people of East Lancashire":- Values:- ·

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and reliable individual to join our team on Ward D1 at Royal Blackburn Hospital as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse. Part of East Lancashire Hospitals Trust., To provide and promote the highest possible standard of care based on professionally determined standards and accept accountability for the patient as an exceptionally motivated individual with a passion and commitment for managing Diabetes, Endocrinology and Haematology. An exciting opportunity to participate as a successful and dynamic Practitioner, demonstrating effective team work through excellent communications skills and the ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team with a flexible approach, a team player with the ability to respond to the demands of a rapidly changing clinical environment whilst demonstrating ELHT values and behaviours.,

• First Level Registration Qualification in specialty to diploma/degree level, or willingness to undertake study, Appropriate Teaching assessing certificate.
• Previous experience in specialty
• Experience of recent employment in a pre-registration student nurse area, Effective communication skills, both written & verbal
• Promotes effective teamwork with own team and other members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
Desirable criteria
• Basic knowledge of IT and Integrated Personnel System, Proven leadership and organisational skills
• Ability to facilitate a cohesive team spirit and good team working.
• Ability to deal competently with conflict and complaints
• Consistently strives to develop self and others.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively lead a team.
• Promotes quality in the clinical setting.
• Has introduced new concepts and projects., Highly motivated and can motivate others, Evidence of post basic continuing education
• Keeps professionally updated
• Promotes research and development
Desirable criteria
• Actively involved with committees, working parties and group of interest
CircumstancesEssential criteria
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Can move forward with change and act as an effective change agent in the clinical setting.
• Keen to embrace new concepts, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements., Respecting the individual · Putting patients and customers first · Promoting positive change · Acting with integrity · Serving the community Underpinning the Trust's vision and values are the following key operating principles that influence the way in which the Trust does business:- · Understand the world we live in and deal with it · We are clinically led and management supported · Support departments support the front line · Everything is delivered by and through Divisions · Compliance with standards and targets are a given. They are the things we do to help secure our independence and influence · Quality is our organising principle - driving quality up and cost down is not mutually exclusive · We deliver what we say we need to 7 Post holders are expected to work flexibly within their pay band. They should only be expected to carry our activities for which they are competent. Alternatively they may carry out the additional duties if they
are receiving support or training in order to obtain the recognised level of competence. The Trust operates a Tobacco Control Policy., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

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Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £42.90 and for a Standard Disclosure £22.90 which includes a small handling fee.