BHSCT - Band 6 Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Advertised role location: ROYAL BELFAST HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN
Official document: Band 6_Deputy Ward Sister-Charge Nurse, ED, RBHSC (doc)
JOB DESCRIPTION

POST: Deputy Ward Manager/ Charge Nurse

LOCATION: Emergency Department, RBHSC

BAND: 6

REPORTS TO: Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Service Manager, Unscheduled
And Ambulatory Care

Job Summary / Main Purpose

Support the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in their general management function and in the co-ordination of a high quality service to patients and relatives.
Support the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, in the development of all aspects of nursing within the Ward setting through the professional development of nursing staff, the implementation of evidence based practice and clinical audit.
Function as the principal support to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse who has continuing responsibility and deputise when required.
The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency.
The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with: The Code (NMC 2018) particularly sections 16 and 17, as well as the Employer’s Raising Concerns Policy.

In particular, the post holder will have delegated responsibility for:

The development and supervision of clinical practice.
The assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes and standards of care.
Teaching and supervision of nursing staff, nursing students and health care support workers.
The co-ordination of high quality patient focused care.
The co-ordination and monitoring of an education and development program for all nursing staff.
Ensuring that all newly appointed staff are given a preceptor, preceptor book and welcome pack this will encourage retention of staff. All new staff must attend the corporate welcome day and attend any induction programmes set up by the Trust.

Main Duties / Responsibilities
For each of the following, the post holder will;

Professional
Promote a person centred approach to care within the department.
Collaborate with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in setting the standards of care to be achieved within the department.
Assist in the development of multi professional policies, guidelines and protocols.
Act as an effective role model and mentor for all registered nurses, student nurses and health care support workers and provide advice and support, as required.
Accept responsibility for his/her own professional development.
Ensure effective communication with patients/ relatives to enable them to understand a diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care.
Assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in the co-ordination of the multidisciplinary team to achieve the highest possible standard of patient care.
Assist with diagnostic and special procedures being carried out in the Dept.

Management
Deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse as required.
Assist in the planning of nursing staff rotas to ensure optimum usage of available manpower resources and adequate cover for the department.
Promote the delivery of staff rosters 6 weeks in advance to ensure the service is working towards and promoting a good work/life balance.
Promote and encourage positive staff morale through effective communication.
Assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse with risk assessments.
Assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to maintain systems and processes to ensure a coordinated service is delivered to patients and relatives.
Support the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in reducing and managing absenteeism due to sickness ensuring that all staff adhere to the Trusts sickness and absenteeism policy.
Handle complaints, suggestions or queries promptly and sympathetically, and refer those unresolved to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse taking corrective action where appropriate and ensuring they are managed in line with HSC Trust policy including the dissemination of shared learning.
Report and record all accidents/incidents to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, ensuring that a datix is completed.
Participate in the investigation of same in accordance with Trust policies, taking corrective action where appropriate.
Ensure that all staff are aware of, and act in accordance with, the relevant policies, procedures and guidelines of the Trust.
Participate in the recruitment and selection of new staff as required.
In partnership, develop strong multidisciplinary links within the department and across professional boundaries, creating an environment of collaboration and co-operation by all professionals.
Assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in the monitoring of department expenditure.

Education, Research and Practice Development
Work closely with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, and Nursing Development Lead (NDL) ensuring that all education and learning needs of staff are facilitated and met.
Participate in the implementation of nursing supervision twice per year for all registrants.
Participate in the development and implementation of orientation and induction programmes for new members of staff in association with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.
Assist in maintaining an environment conducive to learning.
Assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in identifying staff training needs through the annual appraisal process.
Participate in and support nursing research and audit within the department.

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.
The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust’s Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.
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.

Information Governance

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, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.

For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR
Environmental Cleaning Strategy

The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognises 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 sanitiser 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 i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;
Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

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 / BAND: Deputy Ward Manager/Charge Nurse / Band 6

DEPT / DIRECTORATE: Emergency Department, RBHSC / Child Health & NISTAR / MDGS

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 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined below 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

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
Method of Assessment

Qualifications
Registration
Experience

Registered on the live NMC register RN 1 (Child).
3 years’ post registration experience working in a Paediatric Emergency Department.
Evidence of personal and professional development.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Knowledge
Skills
Abilities
Evidence of the ability to manage change.
Evidence of ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Previous experience of managing people and resources.

Shortlisting by Application Form
And
Interview

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Desirable criteria 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. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Factor
Criteria
Method of Assessment

Qualifications
Registration
Experience

Degree in nursing or healthcare related subject.
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.

Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

HSC Values

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