Overview
We have an exciting position on St Mary Abbots Ward and are looking for an excellent role model with relevant clinical acute surgical experience in colorectal cancer care, upper and lower GI surgery, stoma nursing and plastic surgery. We are a diverse and dynamic team where you will have the opportunity to manage and act as a preceptor for a group of staff, share your clinical expertise, and develop your team. You will have opportunities to share your clinical expertise through training, practice development and education, and to lead on specific managerial tasks and projects as delegated, as well as representing the Sister / Charge Nurse at directorate and Trust meetings. If you are interested in developing your managerial ambitions, then St Mary Abbots Ward is for you.
Main duties of the job
* Ensuring the effective running of the clinical area in the absence of the sister / charge nurse.
* Lead a specific team of nurses and provide clinical and managerial leadership to the multi-professional team in that area.
* Role modelling expert clinical care, sharing this clinical expertise through practice development, education, mentorship and preceptorship.
* Leading on specific management tasks and projects as delegated by the sister / charge nurse.
* Representing the sister / charge nurse at directorate and trust meetings.
* Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
* Be involved in the recruitment and retention of a workforce qualified to meet the needs of the patients in that area (nursing staff, support workers, administrative staff, and housekeeping staff) in liaison with the directorate human resources team and sister / charge nurse.
* Manage day to day ward staffing to ensure effective use of resources (including prudent use of bank and agency staff).
* Lead a team of nurses, ensure annual appraisals (with intervening reviews) and personal development plans (PDPs); report issues of poor conduct or performance to the sister / charge nurse and assist in management according to Trust policies.
* Help maintain a safe and acceptable environment for patients, visitors, students and staff; report and act on hazards, incidents, faulty equipment or inadequate cleaning.
* Assist the senior sister to collect data and provide essential information in a timely and accurate manner as requested by the directorate and trust management teams (e.g., dependency studies, manpower, audits).
* Participate in meetings and project work as identified and delegated by the senior sister or clinical nurse professional.
Clinical/Professional Role
* Act as a role model of expert clinical practice in the specialty.
* Provide care to an allocated group of patients and ensure continuity of care for the patients whom your nursing team is caring for.
* Ensure nursing documentation is maintained to a high standard and be competent in using and contributing to the Electronic Patient Record.
* Work in close liaison with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
* Promote evidence-based practice on the ward.
* Promote clinical supervision on the ward within the Trust's strategy.
* Ensure high standards of care for all patients.
* Advise patients on health promotion and prevention of illness.
Educational Role
* Be aware of the educational needs of student nurses, acting as a mentor and assessor; work in close liaison with Practice Facilitators and other educational staff.
* Assist in the orientation and development of new staff, including acting as a preceptor.
* Assist with the organisation of and participation in educational activities (e.g., teaching programmes) within the clinical area.
Professional Development
* Participate in own Individual Performance Review and develop a Personal Development Plan (PDP) in liaison with the sister / charge nurse.
* Attend appropriate educational programmes to develop personally and to develop the team in line with service needs.
About Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites — Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital — along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
Working arrangements and equality
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support staff and patient needs. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Important recruitment information
* Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate during the recruitment process.
* If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, this usually means your application was not successful.
* In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
* During the recruitment process your identity documentation (e.g., passport, driving licence, visa) will be scanned for security features.
* Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
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