Sister/ Charge Nurse

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Job Overview A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full time, permanent Sister/Charge Nurse post on Gate 33A. Gate 33A is part of ASCR, the largest division at the North Bristol NHS Trust. We are a surgical ward specialising in Plastic surgery and Burns.

This is an exciting speciality, the ward is a regional burns unit and we care for major trauma patients requiring reconstructive surgery, other surgical emergencies and elective skin and breast cancer patients.

Main duties of the job The successful candidate needs to be an experienced surgical nurse who is able to ensure that standards of nursing care are upheld at all times. Burns and plastic surgery experience is desirable, but not essential. The postholder will be expected to take responsibility for providing effective clinical leadership and accountability for the nursing service on the ward.

As a Sister/Charge Nurse, you will lead the nursing team in the delivery of evidence-based patient-centered care, which is of high standard. You will work in partnership with the Senior Sister and ward team in developing the team and provision of the service, forming working relationships with the surgical teams and wider MDT that contribute to the care of our patients.

You will be involved in the coordination of the ward, patient flow, completion of audits and mentoring and supporting of junior staff. You will also be a key member in facilitating changes in needs of the service and play a vital role in the development of the ward team including their ongoing development.

We can offer the senior nurse development programme and multiple other learning opportunities for the successful candidate in this dynamic environment.

Working for our organisation North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities The post holder will work closely with and provide clinical and managerial support for the Ward Senior Sister and wider team.

The post holder will take charge of the ward as and when required in the absence of the ward manager on a daily basis.

The post holder will be expected to lead on an area of ward quality and working with the Ward Senior Sister and other Band 6’ ensure the ward submits all quality and Infection control audits monthly and that the results are reviewed and acted upon to ensure continuous improvement.

The post holder will be responsible for managing the ward team in relation to the assessment, planning, provision, maintenance, and evaluation of programmes of high standards of evidence-based, individualised, holistic, patient care.

The post holder will assist the Ward Senior Sister in provision of high-quality patient care within the constraints of the allocated ward budget.

In the absence of the Ward Senior Sister, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring that care delivery by all members of the care team is carried out in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and the guidelines for practice set by the NMC code of conduct.

The post holder will take responsibility for the management, supervision and guidance of other qualified staff, Health care assistants or students on a daily basis.

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of an effective learning environment within the clinical area in support of the ward Sister.

The post holder will take personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that the Trust policies and procedures are known and followed by all members of the care team in the absence of the Ward Senior Sister.

Person specification Education/Training/Qualifications Essential criteria

• RGN with current live registration

Desirable criteria

• Teaching assessing qualification
• Evidence of specialist training or course study

Work Experience Essential criteria

• Has an acute, current and varied clinical background
• Understanding of the hospital in-patient pathway

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with the MDT
• Proven experience of teaching and assessing

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential criteria

• Appropriate post registration experience
• Has experience in managing others
• Is competent in a range of clinical skills
• Good organisational skills
• Burns Course

Desirable criteria

• EMSB

Personal Qualities Essential criteria

• Has experience as a team leader

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The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.