Clinical Sister - Short Stay Ward 23

NHS; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000

Job description

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Ward 23 is a 26-bedded acute short stay ward with 4 enhanced monitored beds. We are looking for a Clinical Sister to work alongside the manager to ensure high standards of patient care.

The Clinical Sister will support the ward and deputy Ward manager in developing the nursing team by exhibiting excellent standards, delivering high-quality evidence-based care, and identifying areas of training and development required within the ward.

You will need to demonstrate excellent standards, be willing to support all areas of the unit, and have the leadership skills to support the Ward and deputy ward manager.

Main Duties of the Job

You will ensure high-quality, evidence-based care is offered to patients and, in collaboration with the ward manager, identify common issues affecting the quality of care, devising clear action plans to address any shortcomings.

In collaboration with the Ward Manager and Deputy, ensure that the patient has a satisfactory experience by evaluating patient processes and the pathway of care. Support the Ward Manager and Deputy in ensuring clinical audit takes place in line with the trust's requirements to improve practice. Act as a point of contact for patients, visitors, relatives, and staff, addressing problems and needs, and clearly presenting the patients' views to others.

Be responsible for assisting others to maintain their potential through the appraisal process, supporting learning, and ensuring staff maintain their mandatory training.

Be the main point of contact for new staff including student nurses, international nurses, newly qualified nurses, and healthcare assistants.

Demonstrate professional leadership, support the clinical team, and act as a credible and professional role model, encouraging and empowering other staff to develop both personally and professionally.

Assist the Ward Manager and Deputy with the day-to-day management of the ward including rostering, incident investigation, and complaints handling.

About Us

NLAG is part of one of the largest acute and community group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff across five main hospital sites. As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we lead and contribute to research in various areas.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled, and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group, and our community.

Should we receive a high volume of applications, the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Job Responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust, we encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, positively impacting the care we provide.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee to ensure equality of access to flexible working.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment where contributions are fully recognized and valued by all.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/

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We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Level 1 Registered Nurse
• Diploma in Nursing or evidence of recent relevant CPD at diploma level
• Qualified mentor (ENB 998 or mentorship award or equivalent) or working towards
• Evidence of Post Registration development in the relevant specialty
• Qualified NVQ Assessor (A1 or equivalent) or working towards
• Degree in Nursing or working towards
• Leadership Qualification

Occupational Experience

• Experience of managing a team or area within a ward area

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata