Band 6 ward sister or charge nurse post on the acute medical frailty ward at Durrington, part of Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. The role centres on assessing patients, planning and supervising their care, and evaluating its effectiveness, while deputising for the ward sister or charge nurse in their absence. The ward takes patients with a range of medical conditions and complex discharge planning, so the pace is high. Applicants need NMC registration and at least two years' Band 5 nursing experience, with evidence of having taken charge of a ward.
What the job involves
- Assess patients and plan their care
- Give and supervise safe, compassionate care and evaluate its effectiveness
- Deputise for the ward sister or charge nurse in their absence and manage the ward with the Ward Manager
- Supervise and monitor care delivered by all staff and students
- Facilitate learning and development of staff and students
- Contribute to public protection through quality assurance and risk management
- Complete clinical risk assessments and adverse incident reports, and give feedback on incident forms
- Support the Senior Sister in agreeing ward development plans and present a united voice
- Act as an accountable, autonomous registered nurse in patients' best interests
- Work inter-professionally with the wider health and social care team
- Raise concerns with the Senior Sister or DSN
- Uphold Trust values and the NMC Code of Conduct
Qualifications
- Degree, diploma or equivalent
Registration & licences
- NMC registration as a registered nurse
Experience
- At least 2 years' nursing experience at Band 5
- Evidence of taking charge of a ward environment
Skills & knowledge
- Level 3 life support
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Evidence of communication skills or training
Nice to have
- Lorenzo training
- Aims course
- Completion of leadership courses
What’s offered
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave
- Staff discounts
- Onsite facilities
- Flexible working
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
