Job vacancy: Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester

Job summary

Main area: Elective Orthopaedics
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 358-6741508-MSK

Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Leicester General Hospital
Town: Leicester
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 10/11/2024 23:59

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 7

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Practice clinically at least 50% of working time.

Actively participate in assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of evidence based care for a defined caseload.

Monitor the quality of patient care delivered to ensure that patients and users receive the highest standards of care at all times and participate in the regular audits and evaluation of patient satisfaction and care.

Appropriately action plan and implement changes necessary to improve the care and patient satisfaction within the area.

Build effective working relationships across the CMG and other departments within UHL and primary care.

Facilitate communication regarding shared experiences of care that will benefit the needs and experiences of patients and carers.

Identify opportunities to develop new ways of working and challenge, change and expand roles working in conjunction with the Education and Practice Development (EPD) Team, Matron and Head of Nursing.

Work collaboratively with EPD team to develop policy, protocols and education that will support new initiatives and quality of care.

Work together with the Matron and Head of Nursing to develop auditable standards of care that actively support national benchmarking.

Act in accordance with the NMC Code of Profession Conduct.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

RGN – first level
Recognised NMC teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
Evidence of post registration educational continuing development

Desirable criteria

Degree in nursing or health related subject
Clinical leadership programme/course

Experience

Essential criteria

Recent Orthopaedic nursing experience at ward sister level
Demonstrates a high level of clinical experience
Good understanding of clinical governance
Knowledge of NHs plan and national nursing strategies and role of departmental sister in their implementation
Extensive post registration experience, including some at senior ward level.

Desirable criteria

Audit experience/ research skills
Experience of patient and public involvement in service delivery

Communication, relationship and Leadership skills

Essential criteria

Evidence of successful change management
Ability to prioritise
Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team.
Dynamic, challenging individual, able to lead a team
Good verbal and written skills
Able to influence other professional groups.
Effective communicator and negotiator
Act as clinical role model and support for all multidisciplinary learners within the ward / unit

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

Evidence of innovation and achievements in clinical practice
Good interpersonal and organisational skills

Resources Skills

Essential criteria

Demonstrate understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where workload can be unpredictable
Demonstrate the ability to prioritise and implement new ways of working
Knowledge of budgetary management.

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

Able to undertake manual handling duties of role.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Mindful employer. Being positive about mental health.

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Yvonne Kenmuir-Hogg
Job title: Matron
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 0116 2584769

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Job summary

Employer heading

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

Main duties of the job

Working for our organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Communication, relationship and Leadership skills

Essential criteria

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

Resources Skills

Essential criteria

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact