Advertised role location: ROYAL VICTORIA HOSPITAL
Official document: Band 6 Deputy Sister - Charge Nurse (doc)
JOB DESCRIPTION

POST: Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

LOCATION: Endocrinology, ward 8CC RVH

GRADE: Band 6

REPORTS TO: Ward Sister /Charge Nurse

RESPONSIBLE TO: Lead Nurse, Medical Specialties

JOB SUMMARY / MAIN PURPOSE:

The post holder will demonstrate person centred care, through role modelling this approach to care in his or her own practice. In addition, the post holder will play a supportive role in leading the development of the care setting, seeking opportunities for learning and development. Drawing on own expertise, the post holder will disseminate expert evidence based knowledge and skills in order to continuously develop self and others.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

Main Duties/Responsibilities

Clinical

Role models and enables effective communication with patients and relatives to assist in their understanding of their illness, care and treatment.

Adopts a questioning approach to existing practices and constantly seeks ways of improving care delivery based on available evidence.

As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, co-ordinates care to ensure that it is effective and holistic.

Participates in compiling duty rotas/annual leave/study leave arrangements to ensure that the team and the department has cover at all times.

Is active in the orientation and induction of all new staff.

Observes signs of ill health or stress in staff assigned to the team/department and takes appropriate action in consultation with the staff member.

Leads activities that contribute to the continuous development of effective and efficient team processes.

Education Research And Practice Development

Participates in staff appraisal in conjunction with the Clinical Career Framework.
Fosters an atmosphere conducive to learning for all grades of staff within the department in order to meet the objectives of the Belfast Trust.

Ensure that nursing staff use every available opportunity to teach and develop staff with in clinical area.

Ensure that nursing students and post-registration students receive relevant clinical experience, teaching and supervision in the clinical area.

Takes every opportunity to role model effective practices by working with other staff delivering patient care and using opportunities to reflect on care experiences.

Uses reflection as a learning tool and facilitates others in the development of reflective practice.

Leads the continuous development of effective person-centred nursing care practices.

Seeks opportunities through audit and evaluation to develop the context of practice in the department thus creating an environment that supports person-centred practices.

Creates opportunities in the team to reflect on practice in order to continuously challenge the espoused philosophy of care and identify areas for development.

Takes responsibility for their own professional development in line with NMC requirements.

Act as a role model for other nursing staff in the clinical area, working with them to demonstrate and promote high standards of clinical treatment and nursing care, coaching them to deliver care to these standards.

Participates in the implementation of research for the enhancement of patient care and develops processes in the department for engaging in the critique of evidence and supporting others in using research.

Management

Collaborates with line manager in setting the standards of care to be achieved within the department consistent with available resources.

Ensures DHSSPS and NMC guidelines for the safe handling, administration and storage of medicinal products are adhered to.

Ensures that nursing staff are aware of and act in accordance with all relevant Belfast Trust policies.

Ensures that staff are aware of and act in accordance with regulations that pertains to the department as laid down by statutory bodies.

Role models effective communications within the department.

Acts up in the absence of line manager as and when required according to the needs of the service.

Participates in selection and interviewing of staff.

Participates in promoting good interpersonal relationships among team members and users of the service.

Employees of The Belfast Trust are required to support its Mission which states:-

“ It is our fundamental purpose in The Belfast Trust to provide the highest quality cost effective health care, as an outstanding acute general hospital and tertiary referral centre, through exceptional service to our patients, staff and community in an environment of education, teaching and research.”

General Responsibilities

Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:

At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.

Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.

Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.

Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.

Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.

Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.

Maintain high standards of personal accountability.

Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.

Records Management

All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails.  All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, Data Protection Act 1998 and GDPR (2018).  Employees are required to be conversant with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policy and procedure on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.

Environmental Cleaning Strategy

The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognizes the key principle that “Cleanliness matters is everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners” Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control

The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

This includes:-
Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitizer at the appropriate times (WHO ‘5 moments’);
Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique;
Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment;
Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);
Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps)  and laundry;
Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately ie. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;
Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Values

The Belfast Trust aims to recruit staff not only with the right skills but also with the right values to ensure the delivery of excellent patient care and experience. Staff will be expected to be committed to provide safe, effective, compassionate and person centred care by:-

Treating Everyone with Dignity and Respect

Displaying Openness and Trust

Being Accountable

Being Leading Edge

Maximising Learning and Development

By embedding the above values we will make a significant contribution to the delivery of the Trust’s Vision.

Personal Public Involvement

Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf

Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE AND BAND: Deputy ward Sister/ Charge Nurse band 6

DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE: Endocrinology, Ward 8CC RVH
Unscheduled care

Notes to applicants:
You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.
Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.
Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor
Criteria
Ideally no more than 6-8 criteria in this section
Method of Assessment

Experience

Experience as a Registered Nurse for 2 years with at least 1 years’ experience managing a team in an acute medical / endocrinology environment

Experience of managing patients with endocrinology conditions and diabetic foot
Ability to manage change.
Leadership Skills.
High degree of interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of current changes in HPSS and awareness of the impact changes have on the ward and hospital environment.

Provides evidence of past personal and professional development.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Qualifications/ Registration
Registered on Part 1 (Adult) of the NMC Register.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Other
NONE
Shortlisting by Application Form

SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:

Skills / Abilities

Experience of managing patients with endocrinology conditions and diabetic foot
Ability to manage change.
Leadership Skills.
High degree of interpersonal skills.

Interview / Test

Knowledge

Knowledge of current changes in HPSS and awareness of the impact changes have on the ward and hospital environment.

Provides evidence of past personal and professional development.

Interview / Test

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

SECTION 3: these will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted

Factor
Criteria
Method of Assessment

Experience

Shortlisting by Application Form

Qualifications

Shortlisting by Application Form

NOTE:
Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates, and one photocopy of same, issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.

If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, payslip, National Insurance Card or a birth certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment.

HSC Values

Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role