Job overview
Are you a skilled leader who is passionate about safely discharging our patients, getting them home as soon as they are able? Do you think you could make innovative steps to improve our pathways for medically safe discharge, thus making a real difference to our service?
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking professional for the position of Junior Ward Sister to join a new team within our hospital, due to Exmoor ward moving back home to our Medical directorate.
The pathway for ‘Medically safe for discharge’ patients needs to be individual and personal to each patient, so you will need to be a dynamic and gregarious person who will provide outstanding leadership to the whole team.
You will provide nursing care to patients ensuring that patients and their families are treated with compassion, dignity and respect alongside a multi-disciplinary team . You will be able to promote a safe environment for patients and staff members and oversee the principles of safer staffing on the ward. You will also be responsible for presenting quality information at meetings in the absence of the ward sister.
As a Junior Sister you be expected to be a role model for Staff Nurses and Health Care Assistants and ensure staff of all grades are supported in their work.
Main duties of the job
Exmoor Ward is a 26 bedded ward with 4 bays and 2 side rooms dedicated to caring for medical patients who are medically safe for discharge. There is a multi disciplinary team including Doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists to work collaboratively in the best interests for our patients.
Leading the current team will require being an active listener, being diplomatic, setting clear, measurable goals for ward achievement and being there to integrate with the team. A Dynamic outlook to aid the flow of patients being discharged from hospital will be of great benefit to your patients and your team.
Working for our organisation
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan – there is truly something for everyone!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Supports the Senior Ward Sister and in her absence is responsible for all aspects of staff management, including the recruitment process of staff, sickness and performance monitoring, adhering to Trust Human resource policies, to ensure a fair and consistent approach when dealing with staff issues, under the guidance of the Matron or Associate Director of Patient Care
Plan the orientation and induction of new staff using the Trust induction policy
Plans, implements, carries out and evaluates care given by self and other nursing staff to patients and their relatives
Read and adhere to all Trust policies and ensure that all ward staff do this and keep records on their individual staff mandatory training record
Person specification
Qualifictions & Training
Essential criteria
- Meets criteria
Desirable criteria
- minimum of 2 years experience at band 5
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Meets criteria
Experience
Essential criteria
- Meets criteria
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Meets criteria
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
- Meets criteria
Physical Skills
Essential criteria
- Meets criteria
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