Overview
The post holder is responsible for maintaining high standards of care within the ward and will regularly take charge of co‑ordinating the ward in the absence of the ward manager; they will lead shifts and have designated responsibilities from the ward manager as part of their portfolio. The post holder is expected to:
Responsibilities
* Participate in the overall management of the ward including nights in conjunction with the Ward manager.
* Take the lead for education and training of ward staff.
* In co‑ordination with the Ward Manager promotes delivery of high quality research based nursing care.
* Participate in the implementation and monitoring of programmes of care.
* Responsible for promoting effective and efficient utilisation of available resources.
* To facilitate an environment conductive to learning and professional development.
* Ensure that Trust policies and directives are adhered to at Ward level.
* Act in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Code of Conduct (NMC).
* Deputise for the Ward Manager as required.
* Act as a resource for other Unit personnel, providing advice, nursing expertise and specialist knowledge as required.
* Be responsible for maintaining his/her own professional status and ensuring that the NMC's requirements for registration are adhered to.
* Participate in the Trust delivery of Essence of Care, Saving Lives Program and 'High Quality for all,' (Lord Darzi, June 2008).
* Ensure effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
* In accordance with the NHS and Community Care Act (1990), ensure that discharge planning for all patients is commenced on admission and involves all members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
* Take the lead and compile duty rotas for nursing staff with attention to efficient and effective skill mix.
* Be responsible for co‑ordinating holiday leave, study leave and training.
* Be involved in the investigation of complaints from patients, relatives, other staff and members of the public in accordance with Trust policy.
* Ensure the correct handling, storage, maintenance and utilisation of drugs, equipment and supplies.
* As a senior nurse on the unit advise staff in the absence of the Ward Manager.
* Be responsible for ensuring that standards in the clinical area are in keeping with the NMC Code of Conduct.
* Participate in departmental and professional group meetings as required, and lead on other groups as directed by the Ward Manager.
* Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff in liaison with the Ward Manager.
* Assist the Ward Manager in formulating a programme of appraisal for ward staff with provision of individualised training and development plans.
* Take the lead in education and training of pre and post registered students including preceptorship of newly qualified staff, cadets and Health Care Assistants undertaking NVQ training.
* Participate in the management provision of leadership experience and expertise on the ward.
* Be responsible for pursuing his/her own professional development.
* Assist with the development and up‑dating of patient education and health promotion programmes for patients/relatives/carers.
* Assist to provide a good learning environment for both pre and post registration nurses, NVQ candidates and other learners.
* Actively encourage continuous development of nurses, providing suitable learning opportunities on the ward.
* Able to demonstrate leadership qualities.
* Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
* Mentorship experience, sign off mentor.
* Promotes effective teamwork with own team and other members of MDT.
* Able to facilitate a cohesive team spirit and good team working.
* Able to deal competently with conflict and complaints.
* Promotes quality in the clinical setting.
* Has a positive attitude.
* Reacts well to constructive feedback.
* Highly motivated and can motivate others.
* Ability to perform well under pressure.
* Keen to embrace new concepts.
Desirable Criteria
* Good knowledge of IT and integrated systems.
* Flexible approach to shift patterns.
* Experience of recent employment in a pre registration student nurse area.
* Ability to articulate instructions to others effectively.
* Ability to inspire others.
* Positive role model, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first‑class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.
We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under‑representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.
Application Information
* Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro‑rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay‑scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
* This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
* Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
* Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short‑listed.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)
* If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.
* The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
* In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied.
* Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1‑3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks.
* By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.
* The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.
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