Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Charge Nurse / Senior Sister post to work across the Harrison Wing Outpatients and Neurology Outpatients Departments. The Charge Nurse / Senior Sister post would suit an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced senior nurse with at least 2 years experience in a leadership role. We are looking for someone someone who has excellent communication skills, as well as managerial and leadership skills. You will be expected to manage and lead the nursing teams, set and maintain clinical and professional standards.



Participation in the management structure of the unit is key with responsibilities for Quality Improvement projects and service development initiatives.



Over 4000 patients are registered for their care at the Harrison Wing making us one of the biggest and busiest HIV outpatient departments in the capital. We are a supportive, working collaboratively to provide a wide range of services to our patients including: Nurse-Led and Pharmacy-Led Clinics

Metabolic Clinic

Young Adults Clinic

HIV and Hepatitis Coinfection Clinic

Womens Health

Health Advisor, Health Navigator and Peer Mentor support

Psychology Support



You will oversee the Neurology Outpatients Department, which include both Neurofibromatosis and Neurology clinics. You will work closely with the Multi-Disciplinary team, including Clinical Nurse Specialists, Social Workers, Physiotherapists, administrative teams and doctors.



We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated nurse to lead a team dedicated to delivering holistic care with compassion and commitment to meeting the varied needs of our patients.



We require individuals who are passionate about HIV and Neurology nursing with strong leadership skills and a positive attitude towards change. You must demonstrate dedication to maintaining the high clinical standards we aspire to and ensuring our exceptional service continues to develop.



The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the unit, providing professional leadership within the clinical area and direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the team.



The Harrison wing is committed to audit and research. We have close links with local, nationally renowned educational providers which enables us to provide a wide range of educational programmes.



Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.



We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.



We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.



We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.



Applicants are expected to clearly demonstrate experience of and interest in HIV at both the application form and interview stages of the recruitment process.



Clinical Leadership and Managerial

Lead the Department team and build successful links between key

professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team

working.

Manage the department nursing staff, ensuring the patients receive high

quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their

customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.

Be wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of

professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain

and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.

Communicate effectively and efficiently and liaise with other members of

the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patients receive seamless care

within the trust and in the community.

Act as a professional nurse leader and role model to the staff. To apply

clinical skills of the highest standard and to take a proactive approach to

the development of clinical competence in self and others.

Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient

flow, admission and discharge arrangements.

Monitor monthly budget statements, identifying trends, understanding

spending patterns in order to stay in budget and to take action as required.

Comply with the Trust's standing financial instructions. Ensure that the departments have adequate resources / equipment to

provide an effective service.

Develop and maintain effective channels of communication between all

members of the multi disciplinary team.

To ensure the Matron is informed when changes to circumstances may

affect safe competent practice.

Participate in nursing and multi professional research and audit and to

implement actions identified from quality initiatives.

Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafe

environment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention of

the Matron / Head of Nursing for the area.

Lead and support the ward team through the process of change,

demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and

perspective.

Deputise for the Matron as appropriate Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication

including and injectables.

Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the

speciality. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead

others to do the same.

Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient

orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within

the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.

Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and

wellbeing of the individuals.



Staff Management, Education and Training

Motivate, develop, support and identify training needs for department staff. Implement and work within the Trust's HR policies on all staffing matters,

including sickness, capability and disciplinary issues. Take corrective

measures if indicated in liaison with Human Resources and the Matron.

Work with the Matron and Human Resources Department in the

recruitment, selection, appointment and retention of staff.

Monitor recruitment and retention and use all available strategies to retain

and motivate staff e.g. flexible working policy.

Participate in appraisals and the setting of objectives for junior staff in the

department to enable them to achieve optimal effectiveness and to

understand their contribution to the directorate.

Ensure that appropriate written induction programmes are available and

utilised for all new staff within the department

The post holder will ensure that relevant clinical based teaching programmes are in place and maintain accurate training records. Actively participate in teaching of junior staff and students. Ensure that nursing staff receive appropriate training and professional

education in accordance with the NMC's PREP Recommendations.

Ensure that staff attend and assist in training where appropriate on

mandatory training sessions and maintain accurate records of these.

Liaise with affiliated Institutes of Higher Education to ensure that the

learning environment is appropriate for both pre and post registration

learners and undertaking any action identified through audit.

Participate in the education and assessment of staff undertaking a

specialist course or further education programmes.

Keep abreast of developments and research in Nursing Practice. Adhere to trust and departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that all staff do the same. Ensure optimised skill mix within the department/ward and reviewing the

skill mix as required and monitoring the use of bank and agency staff.

Organise team meetings at an appropriate frequency, recording and

circulating minutes of these. To ensure a good method of communication

within the department at all times and to encourage the exchange and

implementation of new ideas and evidence based practice.



Clinical Governance, Audit And Research

Ensure that the delivery of care to all patients meet the standards set by

yourself and the Trust.

Take responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of infection

prevention and control are practiced at all times.

Demonstrate a high level of commitment to and enthusiasm for research,

evidence based practice, audit and education in the clinical area.

Actively contribute to reconfiguration projects, service redesign

developments and Directorate business planning as required.

Be proactive in the risk assessment, management, clinical incident

reporting and management of complaints..

Undertake clinical and associated audits as appropriate for the given area. Record and report all incidents, accidents and complaints involving staff,

patients and visitors in accordance with the trust policies and initiate

investigations as required.

Participate in, and comply with, the trusts framework for clinical

governance within the department area.

Assist in the investigation and timely resolution of complaints, incidents

and comments



Service Development

Lead on the implementation of the clinical and organisational model for the area. Lead on ensuring that the area continues to be based upon sound

business projections, good financial planning and delivered according to

appropriate standards within financial resources.

Contribute to and to be aware of the business plan and its implication for

service delivery and nursing.

Lead on monitoring the overall activity for the area. Identify opportunities to develop new ways of working and challenge,

change and expand roles, working in conjunction with the Education and

Practice Development Team/s, Matrons and Head of Nursing.

Proactively seek feedback on patient and public experience in order to

address concerns in a timely manner and build on success.

Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of

departmental protocols ensuring coherence and consistency across both

sites.

* To undertake audit and monitoring of the department and participate in the implementation of changes to improve service delivery