Job overview
·To ensure the provision of high standards of holistic care for the group of patients within their sphere of responsibility.
·To act as the designated deputy for the Sister/Charge nurse.
·To act as the operational manager in their absence.
·To support the assessing and supervision of student nurses and preceptor newly qualified nurses
Main duties of the job
Demonstrate clinical expertise and act as a professional role model.
Continuously develop clinical skills to meet the needs of the patients within your care.
Assist the Senior Sister/Matron in the implementation of clinical governance within the clinical area.
Be responsible for the management and co-ordination of the clinical area on a day to day basis referring to the Senior Sister as necessary
In accordance with agreed policy, promote the health and safety of patients
Be conversant with and ensure that all staff act within the Trust Policies and Procedures.
To support the Sister / Charge Nurse in the management, planning and development of the nursing service for a ward or similar area of responsibility.
Ensures that all legal and clinical documents are both legible and accurate
Assist with the maintenance of a suitable learning environment, undertaking formal and informal teaching of all staff on a regular basis.
Be prepared and able to accept the role of Student assessor and supervisor and preceptorship of newly qualified nurses
To exercise accountability and professionalism in practice, adhering to NMC Code of professional conduct.
To maintain confidentiality of patients, staff and relatives at all times.
To be aware of issues relating to the data protection act.To ensure that Trust policies and procedures are adhered to.
Working for our organisation
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a Band 6 you will be nurse in charge of the shift responsible for the day to day running of the ward, co-coordinating patient care and staffing
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. RSCN/RN Child Branch
2. Mentorship or ENB 998/ Practice Assessor
Desirable criteria
3. APALS or EPALS qualification
Education
Essential criteria
4. Ability to work at an advanced practice level and confident and competent to make appropriate decisions
5. Competent in the administration of IV drugs.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
6. Good working knowledge of current child safeguarding issues
7. Understands principles of risk management
Your recruitment team
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Your application
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Use of Artificial Intelligence
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References
Please provide a minimum of 3 years’ employment and/or education history, including professional email addresses (not personal accounts such as Hotmail or Gmail). If you cannot provide these, please inform the interview panel to avoid delays in pre-employment checks.
Closing date
To help us manage recruitment efficiently, some vacancies may close early once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Shortlisting
If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by email or SMS from the South West London Recruitment Hub. Please check your registered TRAC email regularly.
Application feedback
If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
NameVictoria OadesJob titleWard MangerEmail addressTelephone number0208 296 3033