Job summary
The States of Guernsey are looking for a Senior Staff Nurse to join their team at Hospital Services.
The band 6 registered nurse acts as a leader, advisor and role model, ensuring appropriate standards of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care are delivered to patients/clients within their clinical setting, as well as, implementing and monitoring quality assurance initiatives including development of action plans and measuring outcomes.
They will regularly take charge of the ward, deputising for the Ward Manager in their absence.
The post holder will report to the Ward Manager, be responsible to the Lead Nurse for Acute in-patient wards and be accountable to the Head of Acute Nursing.
Main duties of the job
The band 6 registered nurse acts as a leader, advisor and role model, ensuring appropriate
standards of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care
are delivered to patients/clients within their clinical setting, as well as, implementing and
monitoring quality assurance initiatives including development of action plans and measuring
outcomes.
They will regularly take charge of the ward, deputising for the Ward Manager in their absence
and participate in the role of Duty Senior Nurse for the hospital.
About us
The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast.
Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community.
We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.
As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To undertake the assessment of patients/clients with complex care needs including individuals with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
To develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet these needs.
To guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient/client care.
To initiate risk assessment processes to determine risks to the health and well-being of patients/clients with complex care needs, taking relevant action to minimise these risks.
To lead a team of staff in emergency and other acute situations, ensuring that the patients/clients needs are met and that significant others are supported.
To utilise information and data from a range of sources to identify patient problems and guide decision-making processes. Within field of expertise, and organisational policy, request specific clinical tests to establish a diagnosis.
To promote service user involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care, respecting their wishes, beliefs and dignity.
To independently liaise and communicate effectively with all member of the multidisciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of the patient/client.
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
To take a lead in the promotion of the health and well-being of clients/patients and their significant others, ensuring that health promotion is incorporated in the planning and delivery of care.
To act as a supervisor to staff working within the area.
To act as a mentor/preceptor/supervisor to students and other learners.
To promote an environment that is conducive to quality learning and assessment.
Develop programmes of learning to meet the educational needs of all staff working within the care setting.
Maintain own continuing professional development needs. The post holder should be willing to work towards achieving graduate status.
Develop and maintain competence in the additional skills related to the needs of the clients and patients.
To undertake in-house annual mandatory training; including Manual Handling, Basic Life Support, Fire Safety and AED training.
To develop portfolio of evidence to meet the criteria for Revalidation with the NMC.
LEADERSHIP/MANAGERIAL
To contribute to the recruitment and retention of team members.
To co-ordinate a team of staff, ensuring that clear systems of communication are developed within the team and any work-related issues raised by the team are addressed.
To ensure team members are aware of organisational objectives, policies and procedures and the implications they have for their practice.
To undertake the professional development review process with identified team members. Support staff with performance issues developing action plans to address developmental needs.
To act as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards of practice and strong professional values.
To assist with shift planning for the practice area.
COMMUNICATION
To communicate effectively with patient/clients and their significant others, taking into account their cultural background and cognitive functioning.
To communicate clearly with all members of the multidisciplinary team, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural and language differences.
To manage conflict between individuals, including staff, patients/clients and their significant others.
To act as an advocate for patients/clients, significant others and more junior staff members.
To ensure written communication complies with organisational and professional standards.
AUDIT/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESEARCH ACTIVITY
In conjunction with the audit department, initiate and undertake clinical audits to monitor and maintain standards of practice.
To utilise the critical incident reporting system to document actual or potential risks impacting on the quality of patient care.
To actively promote evidence-based practice in own and the practice of other members of staff involved in the care of the patient/client.
To take a professional lead in one specific aspect of practice, ensuring that new initiatives are incorporated within the working practices of all staff.
With training, access organisational electronic information systems relevant to the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current first level registration with the NMC.
- Evidence of CPD at Diploma Level.
Desirable
- Diploma in related field.
- Teaching/Mentoring Qualification.
- Level 3 certificate in assessing Vocational achievement
Experience
Essential
- Experience co-ordinating ward activities, delegating appropriately.
- Evidence of effective communication skills; with particular reference to Multidisciplinary team working, service users, carers and managers.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload.
- Understanding and ability to apply evidence based care.
- Evidence of self and professional development.
- Portfolio of evidence to meet Revalidation requirements.
- Maintains high professional and personal Standards.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
Desirable
- Competence in intravenous drug administration
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 (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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
States of Guernsey
Address
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Le Vauquiedor
St. Martin
Guernsey
GY4 6UU