Senior Sister /Charge Nurse

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced renal nurse to become part of this highly skilled team, this position will also be a developing role within the vasculitis / Lupus patient group. We have identified the need for a specific nurse to support and oversee this group of patients. You will oversee the delivery of high quality, safe, effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers.

You will have the support of the Senior Clinical Nurse specialists & Senior Sisters.

Main duties of the job

• Act as a clinical expert within your sphere of work.
• Carry out planned care for a group of patients without direct supervision.
• Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient care as appropriate within an outpatient setting.
• Organise the nursing teams workload ensuring most effective use of time.
• Ensure that nursing practices comply with Trust policies and procedures.
• Assess the needs of patients, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested.
• Lead the annual appraisal process and ensure all staff have an individual performance review and a personal development plan in place.
• To keep up to date with current developments in nursing and ensure evidence-based practice.
• Develop new skills and knowledge pertaining to the speciality as required.
• The post-holder must maintain confidentiality of information about staff, patients and health service business and be aware of the Data Protection Act (1984) and Access to Health Records Act (1990).

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education and Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience.
• Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Management qualification or equivalent experience
• Graduate

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years post registration experience
• Minimum of 4 years experience within speciality
• Minimum of 2 years experience of leading and developing a team within a junior sister/charge nurse post.
• Experience in managing resources (both staff and non-staff)

Desirable

• Experience in change management
• Experience in managing a budget

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Organisation, administrative and management skills.
• Teaching
• Ability to lead a team.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Coaching skills.
• Articulate with advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to appraise staff.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality.
• Competency in medication administration including IV drugs.
• IT skills including use of email and office packages.

Person Specification
Education and Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience.
• Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Management qualification or equivalent experience
• Graduate

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years post registration experience
• Minimum of 4 years experience within speciality
• Minimum of 2 years experience of leading and developing a team within a junior sister/charge nurse post.
• Experience in managing resources (both staff and non-staff)

Desirable

• Experience in change management
• Experience in managing a budget

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Organisation, administrative and management skills.
• Teaching
• Ability to lead a team.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Coaching skills.
• Articulate with advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to appraise staff.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality.
• Competency in medication administration including IV drugs.
• IT skills including use of email and office packages.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

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