Job summary
To be responsible for organising and leading teams of nursing staff within the Unit, ensuring the delivery of high standard of individualised care for all patients.

Ensure that care is appropriately planned, implemented and evaluated.

To be recognised as a clinical expert within the Unit and across the Trust, providing clinical advice where needed.

To be responsible for meeting the NMC requirements in line with the Code of Professional Conduct for their scope of responsibility.

Work with minimal supervision, taking charge of the ward on a regular basis, leading by example and demonstrating effective role modelling to all members of the nursing team.

In the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward.

Manage complex clinical and management situations, providing guidance, supervision and support to junior members of staff.

Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care using a defined model of care.

To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility.

To work in collaboration with colleagues to ensure patients have access to appropriate timely, good, quality information relating to their care and be active in the delivery of this information to patients.

To facilitate early discharge planning enabling appropriate arrangements to be in place for patients leaving hospital, making referrals and providing information to community services, as required, in order to achieve a safe and timely discharge from hospital.

To Supervise junior staff, or unqualified staff, in all aspects of care. Ensure that staff has the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out care delegated to them.

About us
At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:

• Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
• Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
• Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."

At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.

Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:

• 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare

At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.

Job responsibilities
To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients feedback to maintain and improve patient care.

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote good communication and a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

To participate in the audit and Essence of Care activities and nursing quality indicators and implement changes and improvements as required.

To implement safe working practices with regard to the Trusts clinical governance/clinical risk strategies

To work with Divisional Nursing and Management Teams, The Bed and Site Teams, Admissions and Infection Control to ensure optimal bed utilisation and infection control.

To safeguard at all times, confidentiality of information relating to patients and staff.

For more detailed information, please read Job description and Person Specification

Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential

• First Level Registration
• Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
• Recognized teaching and assessing qualification or working towards

Desirable

• Post qualification in relevant speciality

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Awareness of current professional nursing issues
• Experience of managing a ward/ department in the absence of the ward manager
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
• Understanding of Electronic Health Records and their impact on patient care, safety and clinical governance
• Working with a wide range of professionals
• Willing to undergo training as necessary

Desirable

• Post qualification in relevant speciality

Skills
Essential

• Able to take charge of the department, manage a team and co-ordinate services during the absence of the ward manager
• Competent, knowledge & experience in using Electronic Health Record (EHR) Epic system
• Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team
• Clinical leadership & ability to Lead, teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff
• Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
• Ability to prioritise & meet deadlines; organise work of self & others; supervising, teaching & assessing; effective resource management

Desirable

• Post qualification in relevant speciality

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).