Sister / Charge Nurse, Band 6- Frailty Assessment Unit

Job summary A maternity cover post in Frailty assessment unit ( FAU ) for Band 6 sister/ charge nurse posts.
The successful candidate will be required to work closely with the Ward Manager, Modern Matron, Consultants, and Support Mentors and Ward nursing team.The Band 6 sister/charge nurse nurse is a key member of the leadership team and will role model the behaviours required for the Pathway to Excellence of Leadership (visible clinical capability), Compassionate Leadership, Quality of delivery, audit and records, Well-Being (Self Care and Psychological Safety) Professional Development (of self and others) in clinical supervision, mentoring and coaching, and Shared Decision Making engaging all staff in the educational strategy and delivery.The Band 6 delivers the clinical training strategy in line with CQC, NHS, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust and Royal College of Nursing under the guidance of the Band 7 Ward Manager.
They will provide the operational learning and training required to meet the unmet educational needs derived from incidents, patient feedback, compliments and complaints.
The role will be interesting, varied, challenging but also extremely rewarding.
Main duties of the job In line with the Trust Vision to provide the "Best Care for Everyone..." the successful applicant will be expected to lead the team with the support of their Band 7 and other Band 6 colleagues to deliver safe, effective and person centred care.
Applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well a passion for improvement.
You will need to be calm and resilient with the ability to deal with challenging situations, providing support to more junior members of the team.
To lead in the delivery and supervision of patient care for the clinical area ensuring assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of a high standard of core nursing care.
Applicants must demonstrate a compliance with professional values in line with the NMC Code and act as an appropriate role model at all times.
As well as being able to take charge of a busy and dynamic department the successful applicant will also have excellent clinical skills and be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to development and education, always seeking to provide evidence based person centred care in line with both national and local guidelines.
The successful applicant will have an awareness of workforce planning and be willing to act up in the absence of a more senior colleague.Leadership and management Applicants will be expected to be an effective leader.
The ability to demonstrate leadership qualities and previous experience of leader.
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With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Job description Job responsibilities Frailty assessment unit has a very dedicated nursing and medical team.
Patients are admitted to the ward from the emergency department, GP surgeries, and cinapsis.
As a ward we are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Registered Adult nurse to join our dynamic, close knit team.
You should ideally have a wealth of experience in Care of the elderly & Frailty and experience as a mentor/educator with a mentoring/teaching qualification.
Previous experience as at Band 5 in the specialty would be advantageous.
The ability to lead the team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care with the multidisciplinary team.
You will be expected to identify and bid for externally funded clinical and leadership courses through identification of skills gaps and the provision of continuous professional development for all team members.
The Band 6 sister/charge nurse will help drive improvements for safety and quality and provide the training required to meet the unmet educational needs from incidents, datix, patient feedback, compliments and complaints.
The Band 6 sister/charge nurse is accountable to the Ward Manager and Matron for educational assurance and will be required to use ESR and Health Roster to facilitate competency records.
To communicate effectively especially where patient ability to do so is compromised.
An ability to disseminate contentious and delicate information appropriately.
To lead and deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using equipment and resources safely and as appropriate.
To administer medication and treatment within Procedure for the Ordering, Prescribing and Administration of Medication Guidelines.
To deliver and receive information which may cause emotional distress to all parties.
Participate in mentorship and educational programmes for students, those new to the ward and other members of the team.
To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures and professional code of conduct.
To assist the Ward Manager and Matron in the implementation of policy and service development.
To undertaken and support the Ward Manager and Matron in recruitment, retention and performance related issues, including being regularly responsible for the supervision and mentorship for unqualified/qualified staff and students.
Support Ward Manager and Matron for clinical area in the management of budgetary control and resource management including duty rotas and skill mix requirements.
To input and retrieve patient and staff information from computer based system and maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.
To respond to and junior staff members with Patient Public Involvement ensuring it is integrated into service delivery.
To provide clinical leadership that inspires and motivates others To work with the Matron/ward management team ensuring that appropriate staff working in the ward environment have the knowledge and skills to provide expert care to the acutely ill patient.
To liaise with other members of the team to ensure policies and protocols are in place to facilitate expert care of acutely unwell patients.
To be actively involved in the setting up and maintaining of educational programmes that ensure advanced knowledge and skills amongst the nursing team Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Adult) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of a professional portfolio, registration revalidation & commitment to lifelong learning Evidence of teaching and assessing and appropriate qualification Desirable Postgraduate qualification or certification in frailty management, or elderly care.
Leadership or management course Experience Essential Experience of working in an acute or frailty clinical environment Previous experience in a relevant speciality Experience in managing patient care for frail elderly patients, including complex care needs and discharge planning.
Demonstrated experience in leading shifts and coordinating a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable Experience in a frailty assessment unit or similar setting with high patient turnover.
Involvement in quality improvement initiatives or projects.
Experience in supervising and mentoring junior staff or students.
Knowledge / Skills Essential Comprehensive understanding of frailty and geriatric syndromes, including delirium, falls, and polypharmacy.
Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in using electronic health records, Microsoft Office, and clinical databases for documentation and analysis.
Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills Strong knowledge of clinical assessment, planning, and management of acutely ill elderly patients.
Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trusts values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice Desirable Understanding of discharge planning and community resources for elderly patients.
Knowledge of specific tools and protocols used in frailty assessment (, Rockwood Frailty Score, Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment).
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Adult) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of a professional portfolio, registration revalidation & commitment to lifelong learning Evidence of teaching and assessing and appropriate qualification Desirable Postgraduate qualification or certification in frailty management, or elderly care.
Leadership or management course Experience Essential Experience of working in an acute clinical environment or frailty clinical environment Previous experience in a relevant speciality Experience in managing patient care for frail elderly patients, including complex care needs and discharge planning Demonstrated experience in leading shifts and coordinating a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable Experience in a frailty assessment unit or similar setting with high patient turnover.
Involvement in quality improvement initiatives or projects.
Experience in supervising and mentoring junior staff or students.
Knowledge/ Skills Essential Comprehensive understanding of frailty and geriatric syndromes, including delirium, falls, and polypharmacy.
Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in using electronic health records, Microsoft Office, and clinical databases for documentation and analysis.
Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills Strong knowledge of clinical assessment, planning, and management of acutely ill elderly patients.
Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice Desirable Understanding of discharge planning and community resources for elderly patients.
Knowledge of specific tools and protocols used in frailty assessment (, Rockwood Frailty Score, Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment).