Senior Sister

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

1. Provide management support for staff and act as preceptor to designated staff.
2. To lead the endocrine patients services. Review and implement change to the service to support ongoing improvements in clinical practice reflecting capacity and demand issues.
3. To assist the nurse manager/deputy team leader to ensure the daily running of the outpatients clinics and daycase ward, escalating issues relating to safe staffing levels in a timely manner.
4. Liaise with clinical and admin team regarding clinic capacity and staffing levels.
5. To liaise with the bed manager to ensure optimal bed usage.
6. Close collaboration with medical staff to ensure realistic and efficient utilisation of resources.
7. Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient records.
8. To organise daily work schedule and off duty rotas ensuring appropriate and effective skill mix and deployment of staff for appropriate patient needs.
9. To assist in maintaining the staff and non-staff budget within agreed limits.
10. Collaborate with other service providers in ensuring the highest possible standards of cleanliness and nutrition are achieved.
11. Be aware of Health and Safety issues and ensure relevant risk assessments are undertaken.
12. Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy, investigating speedily and compassionately.
13. Ensure all trust policies and procedures are adhered to and new ones implemented as necessary.
14. To ensure all team members adhere to the uniform policy and maintain professional image for the unit.
15. Report to Senior Nurse /Lead Operational Nurse on patient affairs/activity and staff development.
16. Support those senior staff acting as appraisers to ensure they have a meaningful and achievable appraisal.
17. Ensure each designated staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximise the potential of others.
18. Assist/lead in the recruitment process for the unit.
19. Take a progressive approach to the management of short and long-term sickness/absence in collaboration with the Lead Operational Nurse/Service Manager and Human Resources.
20. Take appropriate action in relation to any disciplinary matter when the need arises and follow procedures as laid down by the Trust.
21. Supervise the requisition of stocks and equipment with care and economy.
22. Act up as required

TRAINING & EDUCATION

1. To be up to date in all IV training programs (level 1 and 2) including annual updates and competent in all areas of clinical practice.
2. Ensure all staff have an appropriate level of training and are offered relevant support.
3. Present at training days and at conference.
4. Initiate and undertake research and audit which will influence practice.
5. Be up to date and competent with other clinical skills such as performing ECG's, basic life support and intermediate life support.
6. Attend all mandatory study days and ensure attendance of all staff.

PROFESSIONAL

1. Have expert knowledge and be able to advise and support nursing staff within trust & externally regarding emergency admissions and associated issues.
2. Liaise closely with the medical team and other members of the MDT in respect of patient care promoting the highest standard of care.
3. Participate in the on call rota for hospital cover out of hours.
4. Represent the unit at the Band 7 forum.
5. To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects.
6. Keep abreast of issues influencing the Trust both internally and externally and ensure senior colleagues and the team have a good understanding of the same.
7. Participate in policy writing for the unit and Trust.
8. Be fully aware of the divisional objectives and the Trust's corporate plan.

PERSONAL

1. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship.
2. Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levels.
3. To show respect for members of the team and endorse the trusts philosophy of giving mutual support.
4. Being aware of one's own limitations, maintain confidentiality and adherence to NMC Professional Code of Conduct.
5. Cooperate in own performance review by indicating learning goals and support needs.
6. Actively seek mentorship / supervision to enable reflection and development within the role.
7. Exercise effective leadership using sound organisation skills and judgement, upholding equality and diversity of colleagues and patients.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RGN Level 1
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies
• Qualification in teaching & assessing or equivalent
• Non-medical prescriber

Desirable criteria

• Management Course

Experience

Essential criteria

• At least 3 years endocrine experience in an outpatient setting, Day units or something similar.

Desirable criteria

• Managerial experience

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent IV skills
• Excellent assessment skills
• Ability to deliver a high quality of care
• Computer literacy
• Leadership skills

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of need for evidence based practice

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Committed to own personal professional development and that of all ward staff

Values

Essential criteria

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential criteria

• Participate in on call cover for Senior Nurses
• Team player

The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.

We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.

The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.

You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 214.2KB)
• The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB)
• Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Trust Membership - Christie Talent (PDF, 23.0KB)
• Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)