Charge Nurse - Coptcoat Ward

Job overview

The Multi- Speciality Same Day Emergency Care (MS-SDEC) Unit provides rapid patient access to care delivered by a dedicated team of clinicians, nurses and support workers in a professionally supportive and educational environment. It provides early assessment for emergency patients, treatment for ambulatory conditions and develops patient management plans for those requiring admission resulting in safe, effective and efficient care. By optimising early decision making and access to diagnostics and treatment we aim to reduce the length of stay and overall number of inpatient admissions.

An exciting opportunity has arisen, and we are seeking highly motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic nurses to join the team as a Band 5 Staff Nurse. Applicants should have a positive attitude, show professionalism, integrity, determination and dedication. You must promote high quality patient centred care and establish good relationships with staff and patients, communicating effectively at all times.

The success of the nursing team in MS-SDEC stems from our strong multi-disciplinary teamwork; supporting and empowering each other to achieve positive patient outcomes. You must have the ability to promote patient centred care and establish good relationships with staff, patients and carers.

This post is designated as a trainee position under Annex 21 of the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook. The trainee period recognises that knowledge, skills, and leadership capability develop significantly over time and therefore pay is determined as a percentage of the qualified rate rather than through job evaluation during this stage of development. Please, refer to the job description for further information.

Main duties of the job

• To be a safe and effective practitioner able to provide patients and relatives with high quality nursing care.
• To work within both the nursing and multi-disciplinary team to provide excellent evidence based, holistic care to a group of patients in a safe and timely manner.
• To take responsibility for managing and co-ordinating the care of patients with emergency diagnoses.
• To participate in the teaching and supervision of junior staff and student nurses as required.
• To assist the Trust as a whole to achieve targets and maintain high standards of patient care.

At King’s particular emphasis is put on the need to ensure that all staff recognizes their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The nursing team in MS SDEC thrives on our team work, supporting and empowering each other to achieve positive patient outcomes through the personable and professional care provided to each of our patients. Successful candidates will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as they will need to communicate across multiple teams and specialities each shift to ensure timely treatment and patient flow is maintained. We require individuals who are forward thinking, well organised and with a positive attitude towards flexibility and change. A strong interest in developing new staff and a proactive approach to delivery of high standards of evidence based care are essential components to this post.

Clinical Practice

• To deliver a high standard of evidence based care to patients.
• To adhere to NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
• To be responsible for the nursing management of a group of patients, using the nursing process.
• To maintain confidentiality at all times.
• To support patients, relatives, carers and friends and where appropriate involve them in the care of the patient.
• To be fully involved in the health education of patients and relatives, identifying each opportunity to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the relevant information regarding the patient’s needs/condition are communicated to them, and that any instructions from them regarding the patient’s care/condition are acted upon.
• To have regard for patient’s cultural and religious beliefs.
• To respect each patient’s privacy, dignity, gender and sexuality.
• To acknowledge personal limitations in patient care and seek advice from senior staff members.
• To rotate to other departments within the speciality as required or as identified as a personal development need in the appraisal process.
• To be involved with nursing audit/essence of care/observations of care.
• To report adverse incidents which occur in the department as per policy; to assist in the investigation of such incidences.
• To ensure contemporaneous record keeping at all times and in line with the Trust policy on documentation and NMC guidance.
• Ensure clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times, including patient handovers.
• Participate in Trust and Care Group initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change.

Education and Research

• To be aware of current research and the possible implications for the unit.
• To update knowledge in the light of current research and practice.
• To act as a practice supervisor for student nurses/overseas nurse practitioners/HCA’s.
• To act as a preceptor/mentor to newly qualified staff.
• To actively participate in the training process by demonstrating and directly supervising and by negotiating learning contracts.
• To be motivated and proactive about own learning.
• Maintain own compliance with statutory and mandatory training.
• To have an interest in quality improvement research focusing on patient safety and high-quality outcomes.

Personal professional development

• Ensure clinical and administrative policies and procedures are adhered to.
• To take responsibility for own professional development and to develop agreed action plan with unit sister/clinic manager.
• To participate in own performance appraisal with an initial three monthly and then six monthly review with the ward sister/charge nurse.
• Working with appropriate members of the teaching staff to ensure effective staff development (own and others).
• Participating in Trust and Divisional initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change.

General

• To maintain strict confidentiality of staff and patient records, in line with Trust Policy.
• To ensure that acceptable standards of data protection are maintained, in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
• To observe the rules, policies and procedures in place at King’s College Hospital.
• The above is intended as a guide only. Complete details available in the attached Job Description with Person Specification document.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration at time of starting appointment
• Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area or willingness to work towards this
• Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable criteria

• Clinical expertise relevant to the area

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members

IMPORTANT

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• If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications
• To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
• Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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