Sister/Charge Nurse - Acute Medical Unit (AMU)
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The post-holder carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development of programmes of care and assisting the senior sister with the setting of standards of care. Also carries responsibility for the management of the ward in the absence of the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse, including development of nursing staff and teaching of learners. Responsible for ensuring excellent clinical standards on the ward at all times.
To optimise hospital bed utilisation by facilitating the reduction of the length of patient stay by ensuring the timely, safe transfer/discharge of patients to the most appropriate and agreed environment.
To prevent future inappropriate hospital admissions by providing/co-ordinating the provision of specialist care for the patient by other agencies, in the most appropriate and agreed environment.
To ensure the learning of new specialist skills and knowledge within the team.
To develop within the ward skills in the management of chronic diseases, working within agreed Trust protocols, in collaboration with medical clinicians and chronic disease practitioners.
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Swapna Sukumaran Job title: Ward manager Email address: swapna.sukumaran@nhs.net Telephone number: 01322428701
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