Bhsct Deputy Ward Sister​/Charge Nurse

Advertised role location: ROYAL VICTORIA HOSPITAL Official document:
Band 6 Deputy Sister - Charge Nurse (doc)

JOB DESCRIPTION POST:
Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

LOCATION:

Endocrinology, ward 8CC RVH GRADE:
Band 6

REPORTS TO:

Ward Sister /Charge Nurse RESPONSIBLE TO:
Lead Nurse, Medical Specialties JOB SUMMARY / MAIN

PURPOSE:

The post holder will demonstrate person centred care, through role modelling this approach to care in his or her own practice. In addition, the post holder will play a supportive role in leading the development of the care setting, seeking opportunities for learning and development. Drawing on own expertise, the post holder will disseminate expert evidence based knowledge and skills in order to continuously develop self and others.

Main Duties / Responsibilities Main Duties/Responsibilities Clinical Role models and enables effective communication with patients and relatives to assist in their understanding of their illness, care and treatment. Adopts a questioning approach to existing practices and constantly seeks ways of improving care delivery based on available evidence. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, co-ordinates care to ensure that it is effective and holistic.

Participates in compiling duty rotas/annual leave/study leave arrangements to ensure that the team and the department has cover at all times. Is active in the orientation and induction of all new staff. Observes signs of ill health or stress in staff assigned to the team/department and takes appropriate action in consultation with the staff member. Leads activities that contribute to the continuous development of effective and efficient team processes.

Education Research And Practice Development Participates in staff appraisal in conjunction with the Clinical Career Framework. Fosters an atmosphere conducive to learning for all grades of staff within the department in order to meet the objectives of the Belfast Trust. Ensure that nursing staff use every available opportunity to teach and develop staff with in clinical area. Ensure that nursing students and post-registration students receive relevant clinical experience, teaching and supervision in the clinical area.

Takes every opportunity to role model effective practices by working with other staff delivering patient care and using opportunities to reflect on care experiences. Uses reflection as a learning tool and facilitates others in the development of reflective practice. Leads the continuous development of effective person-centred nursing care practices. Seeks opportunities through audit and evaluation to develop the context of practice in the department thus creating an environment that supports person-centred practices.

Creates opportunities in the team to reflect on practice in order to continuously challenge the espoused philosophy of care and identify areas for development. Takes responsibility for their own professional development in line with NMC requirements. Act as a role model for other nursing staff in the clinical area, working with them to demonstrate and promote high standards of clinical treatment and nursing care, coaching them to deliver care to these standards.

Participates in the implementation of research for the enhancement of patient care and develops processes in the department for engaging in the critique of evidence and supporting others in using research. Management Collaborates with line manager in setting the standards of care to be achieved within the department consistent with available resources. Ensures DHSSPS and NMC guidelines for the safe handling, administration and storage of medicinal products are adhered to.

Ensures that nursing staff are aware of and act in accordance with all relevant Belfast Trust policies. Ensures that staff are aware of and act in accordance with regulations that pertains to the department as laid down by statutory bodies. Role models effective communications within the department. Acts up in the absence of line manager as and when required according to the needs of the service.

Participates in selection and interviewing of staff. Participates in promoting good interpersonal relationships among team members and users of the service. Employees of The Belfast Trust are required to support its Mission which states:

- “ It is our fundamental purpose in The Belfast Trust to provide the highest quality cost effective health care, as an outstanding acute general hospital and tertiary referral centre, through…