Bhsct - Senior Staff Nurse - Band 6 in Belfast

Advertised role location: ROYAL VICTORIA HOSPITAL

Official document: Band 6_Senior Staff Nurse, ACCTSS, RVH (doc)

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST: Senior Staff Nurse

LOCATION: ACCTSS Theatres - Main Area in 1st instance, RVH site

BAND: 6

REPORTS TO: Sister in Charge/Charge Nurse

RESPONSIBLE TO: Lead Nurse

Job Summary / Main Purpose

The post holder will lead a team that demonstrates person-centred care, through role-modelling this approach to care in their own practice. In addition, the post holder will provide a leadership role for the theatres, as well as support in the development of the care setting, seeking opportunities for learning and development. They will deputise in the absence of the Sister/ Charge Nurse for the individual theatre as well as the department as a whole, both during core working hours and Out of hours. The post holder will also take individual responsibility for designated roles as assigned by the Sister/ charge nurse e.g. Staff rosters, mandatory training and clinical supervision 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

For each of the following, the postholder will;

Clinical Team Leader

• Role model and enable effective communication with patients and relatives to assist in their understanding of their illness, care and treatment.
• Adopt 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.
• Be active in the orientation and induction of all new staff.
• Observe signs of ill health or stress in staff assigned to the team/department and takes appropriate action in consultation with the staff member.
• Lead activities that contribute to the continuous development of effective and efficient team processes.

Education Research and Practice Development

• Participate in staff appraisal.
• Foster 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.
• Take every opportunity to role model effective practices by working with other staff delivering patient care and using opportunities to reflect on care experiences.
• Use reflection as a learning tool and facilitates others in the development of reflective practice.
• Lead the continuous development of effective person-centred nursing care practices.
• Seek opportunities through audit and evaluation to develop the context of practice in the department thus creating an environment that supports person-centred practices.
• Create opportunities in the team to reflect on practice in order to continuously challenge the espoused philosophy of care and identify areas for development.
• Take 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.
• Participate 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

• Collaborate with line manager in setting the standards of care to be achieved within the department consistent with available resources.
• Ensure DHSSPS and NMC guidelines for the safe handling, administration and storage of medicinal products are adhered to.
• Ensure that nursing staff are aware of and act in accordance with all relevant Belfast Trust policies.
• Ensure that staff are aware of and act in accordance with regulations that pertains to the department as laid down by statutory bodies.
• Role model effective communications within the department.
• Act up in the absence of line manager as and when required according to the needs of the service.
• Participate in selection and interviewing of staff.
• Participate in promoting good interpersonal relationships among team members and users of the service.

General Responsibilities

Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:

• At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
• The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust’s Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.
• Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.
• Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.
• Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.
• Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.
• Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.
• Maintain high standards of personal accountability.
• Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.

Information Governance

All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.

For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR

Environmental Cleaning Strategy

The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognises the key principle that "Cleanliness matters is everyone's responsibility, not just the cleaners" Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control

The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

• Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO 5 moments);
• Using the correct 7 step hand hygiene technique;
• Being bare below the elbows when in a clinical environment;
• Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);
• Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
• Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;
• Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;
• Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Personal Public Involvement

Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf

Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE / BAND: Senior Staff Nurse / Band 6

DEPT / DIRECTORATE: ACCTSS Theatres - RVH site in the 1st instance

Notes to applicants:

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.

Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined below at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.

Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor Criteria Method of Assessment

Qualifications Experience Registration

Registered General Nurse on Part 1 of NMC Register. Minimum of three years’ experience at Band 5 equivalent or above in theatres. Experience of a variety of Surgical specialities which must include at least 1 year’s experience in emergency surgery.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Knowledge Skills Abilities Provides evidence of past personal and professional development. Evidence of further professional development in management related and/or clinical area. (May be expected to undertake further study). Shows high level of knowledge /skills in the management of Perioperative patients. Evidence of further professional development in management related and/or clinical area. (May be expected to undertake further study) Excellent communication/interpersonal skills. Clinical leadership skills. Ability to manage organisational change in a clinical setting.

Interview

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Desirable criteria will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Factor Criteria Method of Assessment

Qualifications Registration Experience

Relevant post registration qualification. Have a degree relating to Nursing Practice/ Health Care.

Shortlisting by Application Form

NOTE:

Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.

If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment.

Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

HSC Values

Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role

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