Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary Thepost holder will be a valuable part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team whoprovide effective patient centred care to the spinally injured patient.
Theywill act as the Trusts nursing clinical lead for the Spinal Injury patients.Providing expert tailored treatment, advice, consultation, support and guidanceto patients, carers and referring trusts whilst working as a highly skilled,expert and autonomous practitioner liaising within multi-professional teams topromote and provide seamless pathways of care.
The post holder will workclosely with consultants to manage patients appropriately and gain support andadvice to ensure continuity of care.In order to be considered forthis post, you must hold the relevant UK NMC registration or be in a positionto successfully apply for this at the point of your application.
For applicantsapplying from overseas, please be aware that we are only able to providesupport in relation to the costs of sponsoring you for employment and theimmigration surcharge.
Main duties of the job TheYRSIC offers specialised rehabilitation to people with a spinal cord injuryleading to neurological deficit.TheYRSIC provides care to people who have sustained damage to the spinal cord atany level resulting in a change, either temporary or permanent, in the normalmotor, sensory or autonomic function of the spinal cord as a consequence ofinjury or disease.Weare committed to providing life-long care to spinally injured patients.Consequently, healthcare provision is accessible in the event of necessaryre-admission for those who have developed complications of spinal cord injuryor for those who require further rehabilitation.Weprovide a dedicated multidisciplinary team of the following services: Medical,Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical PsychologyThemain duties within the job role are caring holistically for patients withspinal injuries, we admit directly from the main trauma centres, accepting awide range of patients with a mixture of acute spinal injuries.Wealso accepted patients back for further rehab, Urological surgeries, Pressureulcer repairs, Intrathecal pump insertion and continued careTheteam are very passionate and dedicated to providing care to Spinal CordInjuries and you will be made to feel very much part of our MDT who display thevalues and behaviours of the Trust, working together to ensure one another issupported.
About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees.
We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients.
Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.We live by our values of caring, improving, beingrespectful and maintaining high standards.Our team members regularly go the extra mile withevents that benefit our patients and take every opportunity to celebrate thecare they deliver with their patients.
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Job description Job responsibilities Key ResponsibilitiesCLINICAL LEADERSHIPThe Registered Nursewill maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, conceptsand innovations.This will be achieved by:Participating in the development and delivery ofa philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients carers andstaff.The ability to communicate and negotiate withpatients and their visitors in order to promote their comfort, safety andwellbeing.
To be aware of barriers to effective communication which may beevident such as cognitive, expressive and receptive impairment, embarrassment,anxiety, pain, fear, visual/hearing, impairment and to seek guidance fromsenior staff if required to implement strategies.
Ability to relate to all staff and patients in aconfident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and able to workeffectively as part of team.To constructively challenge multidisciplinarypractices which impact on care, providing drive and enthusiasm for effectiveplanning regarding patient flow.To ensure patients are involved in decisionsabout their care and treatment and that they have sufficient information to dothis.Creating, maintaining and enhancing effectiveworking relationships.Recognising areas of conflict and assisting inthe management of this to promote a healthy working environment.Maintaining an awareness of national andregional initiatives.Participating in the individual performancereview process.Participating in the implementation andmonitoring of the Trusts Nursing Charter standards.Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust.Contributing to the Trusts Shared Leadershipprocess.Striving for continuous improvements in thedelivery of high quality patient focused care.Submitting new ideas/Innovations aimed atimproving patient care.To assist in reviewing referrals andprioritising according to clinical need.To engage patients in the consent process tofacilitate compliance with their treatment programme.To accept clinical responsibility for identifiedcaseload, prioritising accordingly and managing own time.To ensure that accurate nursing records aremaintained for each patient.To provide accurate statistical information inline with local standards and requirements.To be a visible, accessible and assertiveresource for staff, patients and relatives providing support and guidance.LEARNING ENVIRONMENT/EVIDENCE BASED NURSINGThe Registered Nurse will support and contribute to a ward culturewhich is conducive to learning incorporating high quality evidence basedpractice into patient centred care.This will be achieved by:Utilising and contributing to resources withinthe ward environment which encourage evidence based nursing.Promoting patient/carer independence throughrelevant teaching and support.
Advise on the promotion of health and preventionof illness, teaching patients and their relatives where appropriate.Ensure patient and user involvement and feedbackis instrumental in improving practice through appropriate education andtraining over a wide range of sites and disciplines both within the Trust andpublic arenas to raise awareness.Supporting and enabling professional developmentof team members.Undertaking own personal development to meetidentified needs.Contributing to the mentorship of colleagues asdirected by the ward sister.Ensuring statutory training is undertaken.COMPETENT PRACTICEThe Registered Nurse will combine theory and experience to demonstrateclinical competence in practice.This will be achieved by:Monitorreferrals via the National Spinal Cord Injury Database.Providingexpert tailored treatment, advice, consultation, support and guidance to patients, carers within referring trusts.Prioritise patient admission from referringhospitals/community settings to optimise bed occupancy.Support, enable and assist the patient with aspinal cord injury to actively participate in their rehabilitation programmecreated by the multidisciplinary and encourage and promote physical or verbalindependence in all aspects of their care.Delivering direct care to patients in accordancewith National and Trust policies and NMC Guidelines.
To participate in multi-disciplinary wardmeetings and case conferences in order to proactively identify appropriatereferrals and support.To provide specialist assessment for patientswith complex health needs.Continually assessing and evaluating thepatients condition and the effectiveness of the care delivered with seniormembers of the team and ensures plans of care are updated as appropriate.Assist patients and carers with appropriateeducational programmes, to include, but not limited to, bowel, bladder and skinmanagement, assess effectiveness and understanding of training and adjust plansas required.Promoting a multi professional approach tomaximise the patients health and independence utilising resourcesappropriately.Maintaining up to date knowledge of currentnursing issues/practices.Following appropriate training and assessment,use prescribed rehabilitation equipment within the department at the directionof the MDT.
Able to demonstrate knowledge and skills relatedto airway management including, but not limited to, assisted coughing, trachealsuctioning cough assist.Is able to break bad news to patients andrelatives in a professional and sympathetic manner.To motivate and encourage patients, providingadvice and equipment as appropriate.Participate in case conferences, MDT meetingsand reviews as appropriate.To maintain and promotedepartment/multidisciplinary communications.To independently manage nurse-led and MDTclinics, making autonomous decisions and providing clinical interventions andadvice.
To develop self-care management programmes.To maintain own professional development withinthe statutory requirements of the NMC to include, maintaining and improvingknowledge and expertise in current developments, nursing management andpractice, attending courses, study days, etc.
To resolve minor concerns and complaints frompatients and visitors and pass serious complaints on as per policy.There may also be a requirement to undertakeother similar duties as part of this post in order to provide a qualityservice.
These will be consistent withthe level of responsibilities outlined above.
Person Specification Experience Essential Sufficient or significant proven experience as a senior band 5 Evidence of participating in the development of patient care Desirable Experience within Spinal Cord Injuries Experience of working within a specialised multidisciplinary team Experience with patient education Experience of working across Trust boundaries Evidence of further development within the Spinal Injuries care Knowledge and Awareness Essential Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice Up to date knowledge of current issues within Spinal Injuries Awareness of current professional nursing issues Mentorship and preceptorship skills.
Desirable Demonstrates a willingness to further enhance knowledge Up to date knowledge of current issues within Spinal Injuries Qualifications Essential Current NMC Registration Evidence of Continual Professional Development Desirable Assessors Qualification Evidence of continued learning Teaching qualification Skills and abilities Essential Ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate complex patient care Develop and maintain positive working relationships Effective communication skills, verbal and written Demonstrates leadership skills Ability to motivate self and others Ability to adapt to changing pressures at work Ability to prioritise own workload and work autonomously Desirable Experience writing guidelines, policies and procedures Project management skills Able to teach in formal and informal settings Skills and abilities Essential Ability to plan, asses, implement and evaluate complex patient care Develop and maintain positive working relationships Effective communication skills, verbal and written Demonstrates leadership skills Ability to motivate self and others Ability to adapt to changing pressures at work Ability to prioritise own workload and work autonomously Desirable Experience writing guidelines, policies and procedures Project management skills Able to teach in formal and informal settings Personal Attributes Essential Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills both verbally and written Enthusiastic Innovative Decisive Visionary Adaptable and flexible Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally Organised