Band 7 Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

The post holder will be accountable for leading on all aspects of quality management related to nursing practice within the multi-speciality, predominately nurse-led ambulatory day care service.

They will provide a visible presence with strong professional, clinical, and managerial leadership to develop nursing at a strategic and operational level within the service, ensuring that nursing care is delivered to a high standard and that the nursing resource is managed effectively.

The post holder will provide specialist knowledge, support, and advice on ambulatory day care to patients, carers, and across the service as a whole.

Working closely with the Matron, Clinical Leads, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Operational and Service Managers and wider team, the post holder will help drive and shape the service as it evolves to meet the demands of commissioners and the local community, whilst supporting continued development of advanced nursing practice within the service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the speciality.

To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care.

To work weekdays with occasional weekends and to monitor quality of service.

To take overall responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of the Quality & Safety boards and daily monitoring of planned vs actual staffing levels.

To monitor and ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients' feedback to improve patient care.

To be responsible for the supervision and development of all staff

To effectively manage the unit resources, i.e. pay and non-pay budget, human resources, the clinical environment and daily management of unit space

To ensure compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements for all nursing staff.

To act as an effective role model and mentor promoting excellence through practice.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

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Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

Person Specification

Royal Free shared commitments

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust commitments

Education & professional Qualifications

• Evidence of post-registration qualification relevant to specialty
• Substantial post-registration experience in area of specialty
• Respiratory care clinical knowledge and experience
• Evidence of teaching junior members of staff and assessing students in practice
• Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
• Proven experience of monitoring and acting on nursing quality data and developing appropriate action plans
• Current experience of line management of staff

Skills and aptitudes

• Expert specialist skills for the post
• Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
• Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
• Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues, e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and work to deadlines
• Ability to motivate staff and improve individual and team performance
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi-professional teams
• Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
• Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem-solving and assessment
• Able to recruit staff in line with the Trust's world class values

Personal qualities and attributes

• Positive role model with a credible, professional approach
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
• Diplomatic and calm
• Flexible and approachable
• Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Band 7 Sister/Charge Nurse • London, United Kingdom

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