Junior Ward Sister

Job summary

Due to the continued expansion of the hospital, The New Foscote Hospital has a new, exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced senior nurse to join our nursing team as Junior Sister.

As the Junior Ward Sister you will be responsible for supporting the leadership and overall management of the ward, providing the highest standards of care and services. This includes the assessment and evaluations of care in keeping with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and the Scope of Professional Practice as well as the Hospitals Policies and Protocols.

This is a hands-on role where you will be role-modelling clinical excellence daily, whilst also supervising clinical care and overseeing quality and safety standards.

You will be at the centre of patient care. The strength of clinical leadership has an impact on the care patients receive and the experience of staff. An effective ward leader is a clinical expert, a leader and manager of the team and an educator of many.

In considering this role please note that:

This is a full-time hospital based role
This appointment is for an energetic and ambitious individual
Our managers lead by example
Clinical managers are expected to wear uniforms and have a hands-on approach

Main duties of the job

What you will be doing:

Be involved in the daily handovers to communicate all aspects of care and needs
To demonstrate excellent communication skills within all nursing care
To assess and plan nursing daily care
Provide pre and post-operative care
Monitor and administer medication and intravenous infusions
Take patient samples, pulses, temperatures and blood pressures
To supervise and mentor staff nurses, healthcare assistants (HCAs) and student nurses
Organise and prioritise workloads
Provide emotional support to patients and relatives
To efficiently and accurately complete all written documentation and record keeping
Be a role model to other staff on all departmental and hospital-wide matters
Ensure the working environment is as safe as possible and complies with company, professional, legal requirements and guidelines
Adhere to Infection Prevention Control policies and procedures
To work closely with the Procurement Department
To assist and support the Matron with any additional departmental work
To undertake audits and spot-checks, utilising results to maintain / uplift the standards within the hospital
Liaising with senior members of staff on hospital-wide matters
Covering Matrons duties when required

About us

The New Foscote Hospital has been successfully established in Banbury for over 40 years and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region during this time. We have over 70 consultants, all of whom are leaders in their specialist fields and choose to hold their private practices here, working alongside our friendly, highly qualified and experienced nursing and support teams.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Due to the continued expansion of the hospital, The New Foscote Hospital has a new, exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced senior nurse to join our nursing team as Junior Sister.

The New Foscote Hospital has been successfully established in Banbury for over 40 years and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region during this time. We have over 50 consultants, all of whom are leaders in their specialist fields and choose to hold their private practices here, working alongside our friendly, highly qualified and experienced nursing and support teams.

This is a hands-on role where you will be role-modelling clinical excellence daily, whilst also supervising clinical care and overseeing quality and safety standards.

The appointee will ensure all care is coordinated and that safe staffing levels are maintained to ensure all care delivered is safe, caring, effective and responsive to the Patients needs, and play a part in creating and promoting an environment where excellence can flourish.

A harmonious work pattern is part of our wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of our team. We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

In considering this role please note that:

This is a full-time hospital based role
This appointment is for an energetic and ambitious individual
Our managers lead by example
Clinical managers are expected to wear uniforms and have a hands-on approach
Akessa Health Care does not support hybrid working

Core Responsibilities:

To act with the upmost professionalism and to adhere to the NMC code of conduct
Monitor and assist in the delivery of patient-centred care
Respect the patients dignity, privacy, wishes and beliefs
A hands on role within the nursing environment
Encourage, develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and self
Promote best evidence-based practice
Monitor, apply and ensure others comply with legislation, policies and procedures
Work alongside the Matron to ensure that all departmental documents, policies and procedures are up-to-date and in line with current thinking, guidelines and laws
Provide administrational, organisational and managerial support to the Matron
Take full accountability for delegated tasks

What you will be doing:

Be involved in the daily handovers to communicate all aspects of care and needs
To demonstrate excellent communication skills within all nursing care
To assess and plan nursing daily care
Provide pre and post-operative care
Monitor and administer medication and intravenous infusions
Take patient samples, pulses, temperatures and blood pressures
To supervise and mentor staff nurses, healthcare assistants (HCAs) and student nurses
Organise and prioritise workloads
Provide emotional support to patients and relatives
To efficiently and accurately complete all written documentation and record keeping
Be a role model to other staff on all departmental and hospital-wide matters
Ensure the working environment is as safe as possible and complies with company, professional, legal requirements and guidelines
Adhere to Infection Prevention Control policies and procedures
To work closely with the Procurement Department
To assist and support the Matron with any additional departmental work
To undertake audits and spot-checks, utilising results to maintain / uplift the standards within the hospital
Liaising with senior members of staff on hospital-wide matters
Covering Matrons duties when required
Undertake any other projects or duties as agreed with the Matron and Director of Nursing. This job description is intended as a general guide to the scope of the post, but it may change in line with the needs of the Departments.

Who we are looking for:

Degree in adult general nursing
Valid NMC registration
Trained in Phlebotomy & Cannulation
Trained in wound assessment
Trained in administering medications
IV trained
Trained in basic observations / ECGs
Trained in catheterisation
ILS
Safeguarding (Adults) Level 3
An understanding of perioperative patient care
Knowledge of the deteriorating patient
Practical knowledge of safeguarding within a healthcare setting
At least 3 years of post-qualification experience within an appropriate healthcare setting
Surgical ward experience / acute care setting
Experienced in complaint handling
Experience of recruitment, appraisals and disciplinary procedures
Ability to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication
Ability to present information clearly and concisely
Tact and diplomacy
Ability to work flexibly and respond to urgent matters
Ability to follow instructions and work to tight time constraints
Reliability and dependability
Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
Time management & organisational skills
Interpersonal skills
Commitment to our Core Values; Professional Service, Clinical Excellence, Quality Care
Demonstration of our Five CIVIC values; Community, Integrity, Vigour, Innovation, Compassion

What we offer:

Competitive salary based on experience and skill set
247.5 hours of annual leave per year, rising with service
Company pension
Employee Health & Wellbeing support service
Discounted on-site food & drinks
Employee, friends & family discounts

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Private medical insurance
Referral programme

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

At least 3 years of post-qualification experience within an appropriate healthcare setting
Surgical ward experience / acute care setting
Experienced in complaint handling

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in adult general nursing

Desirable

Trained in Phlebotomy & Cannulation
Trained in wound assessment
Trained in administering medications
IV trained
Trained in basic observations / ECGs
Trained in catheterisation
Surgical ward experience / acute care setting
Safeguarding (Adults) Level 3

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The New Foscote Hospital

Address

2 Foscote Raise

Banbury

OX16 9XP

Employer's website

https://thefoscotehospital.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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