Junior Sister / junior Charge Nurse
Job overview
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Junior Sister/Junior Charge nurses to work within the Emergency Department (ED). We are looking for individuals with extensive ED experience, a positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
They will be responsible for the management and development of a dedicated team of nurses, and the running of the department on a shift to shift basis under the supervision of a supportive network of senior nurses.
We have recently been granted an uplift of staffing and are looking for experienced, supportive, passionate staff to join in leading our ED.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Junior Sister/junior Charge nurses to work within the Emergency Department (ED). We are looking for individuals with ED experience and specific skills, a positive and supportive attitude, and passion for high quality care.They will be responsible for leading in resus, fit stop and majors. Supporting the band 7 to facilitate appraisals, supervision and support of staff in their team. With opportunities to facilitate bespoke in house training.
The department is a Trauma Unit operating under the Central England Trauma Network. It has undergone a development for a 9 bedded Resuscitation Suite with two trauma bays and a Fit area set aside for ambulance arrivals. In addition, the ED has a dedicated Emergency Nurse Practitioner led Minor Injuries Unit.There is also a dedicated Paediatric Emergency department adjacent to the Adult ED.
ED is supported by 2 matrons, 2 nurse managers and a Practice Educator bespoke to the department. We are positive about providing all nurses with the appropriate support and structured individualised career pathway. Training opportunities including ALS/EPLS/ATNC as well as ED specific in house courses are run regularly and are widely available.
Working for our organisation
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To assist in the day to day running of the Emergency Department, ensuring the highest possible quality of care is delivered to the patients, relatives and carers who attend. To assist in the development of the service and management of the nursing team under the support of a team Sister/Charge Nurse.
To provide the nursing assessment, care and treatment to all the patients who present to the Emergency Department at Northampton General hospital.
To manage the region of the department they work in i.e. FIT Stop, majors, COA or resuscitation and to act as co-ordinator as necessary.
Supporting Clinical Excellence
Undertake rapid assessment of patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED).
Provide support to other clinical colleagues to ensure the safe, effective and efficient care of patients.
Liaise with the onsite GP, ED Consultants, ED Doctors, ED Nurses and MDT to ensure safe, efficient patient care.
Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care decisions, delivered in a timely manner.
Supply and administer medicines in line with Patient Group Directives and within scope of practice.
Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact.
Key values & behaviours
Contribute to improving quality by reviewing effectiveness of own and others work.
Support change in own area that improves the quality of systems and processes.
Communicate effectively, honestly and positively with patients and families regarding information about their care.
Adapt communication to encompass an equality approach.
Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace.
Contribute to the improvement of services by encouraging ideas, problem solving and decision making.
Have awareness of impact of own behaviour on others.
Actively contributes to the learning and development opportunities of colleagues.
Takes appropriate action to manage emergency situations, reports actual or potential problems appropriately, manages identified risks appropriately.
Clinical Governance and Service Improvements
Contribute to the implementation of clinical audits identifying areas of best practice and areas for improvements.
Provide support and supervision to assist others to develop knowledge, skills and abilities within scope of professional practice.
Participate in quality improvement within the service.
Contribute to the on-going development of the service to address identified needs.
General Responsibilities
Demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service.
Be aware of, and comply with all local infection prevention and control policies.
Comply with health and safety legislation and trust policies and procedures.
Actively promote equality and diversity and encourage colleagues to do the same.
Support a zero tolerance approach to bullying and harassment in all forms, and to lead by example in this area.
Person specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria- Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrate a passionate and supportive attitude towards emergency care
- Ability to foster teamwork and display leadership skills
- Computer skills
- Ability to deal with stressful and traumatic situations
- Participate in patient moving and handling
- Be able to concentrate and multitask for prolonged periods
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to succeed
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential criteria- Willingness to learn
- Commitment to personal and professional development of self and others
- Self-motivated and works well under pressure
- Excellent time management
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria- Post registration ED experience.
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical knowledge in relation to Emergency Care
- Understanding of the NMC Code of Professional practice.
- Experience of leading a team
- Demonstrates an understanding of current developments in Emergency Care and the National Health service
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC qualification
- Holder of Valid ALS and Trauma Course
- Signed off scope of practice for suturing and plastering
- Practice Supervisor and Assessor course
- PILS/ EPLS
- Signed off scope of practice for Triage
- Leadership Course
At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.
We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence® designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).
We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. That’s why we talk about Team NGH. It’s all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills.We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
- Compassion
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courageous
- Accountable
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