Ward Sister / Charge Nurse
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Pendleton, Salford
Ward Sister / Charge Nurse
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Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Pendleton, Salford
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 17 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: e3afd571f09b492c94a988f937e199d4
Full Job Description
- Lead and manage the nursing team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.
- Oversee the smooth running of the unit, coordinating patient assessments and managing the flow of admissions.
- Provide clinical leadership and support to staff, promoting best practices and patient safety.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver efficient and effective surgical triage services., Act as team leader.
- Participate in the supervision of junior nurses and unregistered staff.
- Report all accidents/untoward incidents and ensuring relevant documentation is completed.
- Undertake delegated responsibilities from the Ward Manager.
- Develop an awareness of the cost implications and exercise economy when using or ordering medical supplies.
- Participate in the investigation of complaints and incidents.
- Participate in the promotion of safety, well-being and interests of the patients, staff, and all visitors to the clinical area.
- Participate in the appraisal system.
- Responsible for assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care.
- Assist in developing an environment that supports the value of nursing care.
- Carry out clinical duties in accordance with National, Trust and local standards and policies.
- Advise patients/clients about health promotion and prevention of illness.
- Take responsibility for the correct use and operation of medical equipment in accordance with relevant Trust and national guidance.
- Assist in monitoring standards of care within the Trust's Governance Framework and agreed priorities, contributing to audit where possible.
A passion for leadership and excellent communication skills. - Previous experience in General Surgery is desirable but not essential.
- Opportunities for education and development will be provided to support your growth in this role. We are looking for a dedicated nurse who shares our values and is committed to providing exceptional care in a surgical setting. If you are ready to take on this leadership role and contribute to a high-performing team, we encourage you to apply.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.