Ward Sister / Charge Nurse - General Surgery | Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Part Time 34 hours per week. Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 months

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint dynamic and confident Senior Nurses to join the general surgical department, Whiston Hospital.

Reporting to the Ward Manager, the post holder will be expected to assist the Ward Manager in all aspects of the clinical operation. 4A is a 32 bedded General Surgery and Urology Ward, 4B is an 14 bedded surgical admission unit, including a triage assessment area, and a 16 bedded elective surgical admission area. 4C is a 33 bedded General Surgery and Colorectal Ward.

Successful applicants will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic, have experience in general surgical nursing and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. We require an individual who is forward thinking, well organized with a positive attitude towards flexibility and change. You will need current acute surgical experience at Band 5 level or above and have a proven track record of effective communication, leadership and clinical expertise.

An enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.

• To act as clinical expert for nursing issues


• To supervise junior staff in the delivery of safe competent care


• Take appropriate action to address any issues or risk


• Promote a patient focused multi-disciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other AHPs


• Ensure a safe and timely discharge / transfer of patients


• Ensure that treatment prescribed by the medical team are carried out and that changes in patient condition are escalated as appropriate


• Contribute to the Enhanced Recovery Programme and ensure adherence to its principles


• Act as advocate for the patient, respecting dignity, wishes and beliefs.


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• To act as clinical expert for nursing issues


• To supervise junior staff in the delivery of safe competent care


• Take appropriate action to address any issues or risk


• Promote a patient focused multi-disciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, health care professionals and other AHPs


• Ensure a safe and timely discharge / transfer of patients


• Ensure that treatment prescribed by the medical team are carried out and that changes in patient condition are escalated as appropriate


• Contribute to the Enhanced Recovery Programme and ensure adherence to its principles


• Act as advocate for the patient, respecting dignity, wishes and beliefs.


CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain Professional Registration


• Adhere to the NMC Code of Practice and The Scope of Professional Practice


• To participate in the recruitment, orientation, development and any other personal issues related to staff as required


• Optimum use of resources so that standards of care and safety are not compromised


• Maintain effective communication systems, so that all staff can practice in an informed and professional manner


• Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, visitors and staff as required,


• To investigate any untoward incident/complaint thoroughly. Liaise promptly with the Ward Manager, Matron or Directorate Manager


• Deputise for Senior Nursing staff as directed


• Be fully conversant with the Major Incident Policy and be prepared to support its activation as required


• Ensure effective infection prevention and control methods are followed


• Maintain effective allocation of staff utilising appropriate skill mix


ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure that the recording of patient care is comprehensive, concise and in line with the NMC Record Keeping guidance


• Ensure IT systems are current eg ADT, To maintain an effective learning environment for all staff, contributing to the training and assessment of staff


• To act as a role model and expert practitioner, providing support and guidance to nursing staff


• To participate in the annual performance review of identified staff Band 5 and below in order to identify their training and development needs


• To participate in an annual performance review to identify the post-holders personal development needs


• To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for future registration purposes


LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsibility for designated nursing staff within the team including appraisals, HR management and support in clinical practice in conjunction with the Ward Manager


• Responsibility for nursing staff within the team in the absence of Band 7/6


FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Managing nursing team and skill mix appropriately, utilising bank and agency staff when appropriate within ward budget


RESEARCH & AUDIT

• Contribute towards the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the Department by leading and participating in surgical audits
  
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From 1stJuly we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.

The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:

• CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate


• SAFETY that is of the highest standards


• COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful


• SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable


• PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients


Our achievements include:

• Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018


• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)


• Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme