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Job Description

1. Job Title: Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Reports to: Unit Manager

Accountable to: Director of Patient and Quality Care

Grade: Band 6

Date: July 2016

2. Job Summary

To assist the Unit Manager in the day to day management of patient care services, carrying out the duties delegated to him/her.

To provide leadership and supervision for nurses, health care assistants and volunteers. Management of ward and staff as part of a team of two sisters

3. Dimensions (Budgets)

The postholder is not a budget holder

Management of ward and staff as part of a team of two Sisters.

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse JD Jan 2013 Review Jan 2015

4. Organisation Chart

5. Knowledge, Skills And Experience

Essential: RGN Working towards Diploma/Degree in Palliative Care or relevant subject Competent in the use of Microsoft software

Desirable: Teaching qualification ASCT Certificate Advanced Communication Skills Certificate

Experience: Proven experience in Hospice Care Co-ordination of patient care

See attached person specification for further details


Director of Quality and Patient Safety

Health Care Assistants

6. Key Result Areas

Clinical Practice

To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care for ward patients, providing research based care.

To participate in the development and evaluation of standards of care.

To act as an advocate when necessary for the patient and/or carer.

To liaise with the multidisciplinary team in relation to the care of patients.

To ensure the promotion of the safety of patients, staff and visitors to the unit.

To effectively monitor standards of care.

To contribute to the multidisciplinary discussion and patient assessment/care planning at the weekly MDT meeting. Provide nursing advice and support to other members of the team, leading on patient/carer communication issues.

Management

To contribute to the continuing development of the units philosophy.

Prepare the staff rota ensuring adequate staff cover is maintained.

To have regard for the budgetary implications of decisions and monitor expenditure.

To monitor and audit the service provided to patients/carers.

To participate in ward service reviews.

To support ward volunteers in their role

To act as a co-ordinator in the absence of the Ward Manager.

To be involved in recruitment and selection as appropriate.

Any other management duties as required by the Ward Manager.

Management of clinical risk and infection control.


Education

To maintain competency to practice through continuing professional development and maintain professional portfolio consistent with the knowledge skills framework.

To assess and provide appropriate advice and education to patients and carers to assist in their understanding of the disease and the management of symptoms.

To identify educational needs of colleagues and others to ensure continuity of approach to symptom management and psycho social support.

To provide formal and informal education to professional and lay groups to promote evidence based practice and developments in Palliative Care.

Undertake appraisals with ward staff

Clinical Governance

To manage clinical and non clinical risk within the ward.

To participate in outcome measurement, clinical audit and research related to the patient group and ensure evidence based findings are translated into practice.

Participate in the setting and maintenance of clinical and non clinical standards of care.

Assist in the investigation of complaints and incidents.

Comply with professional, department, PCT and national policies.

Personal Development

Through PDR agree individual and team objectives develop a personal development plan linked to service and individual objectives.

Participate in own and colleagues clinical supervision.

Develop new skills and extend practice as required.


7. Communications And Working Relationships

Internal. Specialist Palliative care team, all hospice services.

External. Cancer Network, Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Social Services, Tertiary Care Services, Independent & Voluntary Organisations, Community Provider Services.

Please note this is an illustrative list only.

9. Job Description Agreement

Job Holder’s Signature........................................................................Date…………......

Senior Officer/Head of Department Signature...........................................................Date………..........

Title:................................................................................................................................

This Job Description describes the main duties of the post holder and is not exhaustive.

This Job Description will be reviewed with the post holder as part of the regular performance review and staff development procedure.

This Job Description does not form part of the Contract of Employment.


8. Most Challenging Part Of Your Job

To maintain specialist knowledge across the spectrum of palliative care. Ability to manage stressors in self and others in relation to existential vulnerability. Ability to successfully manage change transitions. To provide a comprehensive assessment based on specialist knowledge, recognising

exacerbations of a patient’s condition and initiating appropriate and timely intervention.

Job Description Additional Information Appendix A

Job Title: Ward Sister/Charge NurseLocation: Ashgate HospiceReports to: Ward ManagerAccountable to: Director of Quality and Patient Care

Physical Effort

Requires moderate physical effort in practical nursing care of patients: moving and handling.

Mental Effort

It is necessary at times to respond to unpredictable demands and changed work patterns which may follow interruptions and the need to meet deadlines.

Emotional Effort

The mental effort as indicated demands significant emotional effort during the use of communication skills such as empathy associated with involvement in people with end of life care needs.

Working Conditions

Occasional expose to bodily fluids

Frequently dealing with complex emotional cases (staff or patient related).

Job Appendix Agreed

Job Holders Signature……………………………………………..…………Date…………………….

Senior Officer/Head of Department Signature……………………….………………Date……………..………


PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title: Ward Sister/Charge Nurse 1. Attainments/Qualification

Essential

Effective registration with the NMC- Registered Nurse adultRecognised teaching qualification (e.g. C&G 730, ENB 998,) or evidence of a teaching qualification being incorporated in to a Diploma or DegreeWorking towards an appropriate Degree/Specialist Palliative Care ModulesEvidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Diploma in Palliative CareNursing Degree

2. Skills

Essential

Minimum 4 years post registration experience which involves palliative or oncology nursingEvidence of working in Multidisciplinary TeamExperience in managing a wardEvidence of application of research and audit Ability to manage competing prioritiesExperience of leading and working well in a teamCompetent in the use of Microsoft software

Desirable

Experience of working in a Specialist Palliative Care or Oncology Unit

3. Knowledge/Experience Essential

Be able to demonstrate leadership skillsEffective communication and interpersonal skillsReflective practitioner, proven clinical skills

Desirable

Competent in the use of SystmOne Clinical Records System.

4. Other factors

Essential

Motivated and committed to personal developmentTeam PlayerAbility to interact with other disciplines and departments

Desirable

Job Description Additional Information


Infection Control

Infection Prevention and Control is everyone’s responsibility. All staff, clinical and non clinical, are required to adhere to the Hospice Infection Prevention and Control Policies and Procedures and must make every effort to maintain high standards of Infection Prevention and Control at all times, thus minimising the risks associated with healthcare associated infections.

Staff involved with patient care, whether directly or indirectly, have a duty to:

Clean their hands before and after direct contact with patients and when entering and leaving a hospice clinical area.

Ensure that patient equipment is cleaned and/or decontaminated appropriately between each patient use.

Ensure that all environments, where patient care is provided, is clean at all times, maintained to a high standard and appropriate for patient care.

Provide patients, relatives and the public with clear and consistent HCAI messages and advice on standard Infection Prevention and Control precautions and key infections (MRSA and Clostridium Difficile).

All staff have a duty to:

Attend/undertake Infection Prevention and Control training programmes provided by the Hospice. Report to Unit Manager any infections that they develop which may be transmissible to patients or

colleagues. Adhere to the Hospice’s Uniform and Non Uniform Dress Code Policies. Challenge and address inappropriate Infection Prevention and Control practice. Report and take action on areas where Infection Prevention and Control standards are not being met.

Health and Safety at Work

You must not wilfully endanger yourself or others whilst at work. Safe working practices and safety precautions will be adhered to. Protective clothing and equipment must be used where provided. ALL accidents / incidents must be reported to your immediate senior officer, and you are asked to participate in accident prevention by reporting potential hazards and to ensure that appropriate forms are completed. A copy of the Hospice Health and Safety Policy document will be given to the successful applicant on appointment.

Patient and Public Involvement

The organisation is committed to complying with its duty to involve and consult patients and the public as outlined in Section 242 of the NHS Act. In practice this means that staff have a duty to practice in accordance with the Public and Patient Involvement Strategy and be involved in the PPI work relevant to their role and the service that they work in.


Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults

All Hospice employees are expected to adhere to Derbyshire Safeguarding Boards/Ashgate Hospices Safeguarding policies and procedures in relation to the identification and protection of children and vulnerable adults. Hospice employees are also expected to work co-operatively with our partner agencies to ensure the services and systems are effective in protecting children and vulnerable adults.

All staff have a duty to: Attend training on Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults as part of Induction and on an

ongoing basis through Essential Training updates.

All staff working specifically with vulnerable adults have a duty to: Attend Basic Awareness Training

Data Protection

If you have contact with computerised data systems you are required to obtain, process and/or use information held on a computer or word processor in a fair and lawful way. To hold data only for the specific registered purpose and not to use or disclose it in any way that is incompatible with such purpose and to disclose data only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed.

Access to Health Records

All staff who contribute to patients health records are expected to be familiar with and adhere to, the Hospice Record Keeping Policy and other related documents. All staff who have access to patients records have a responsibility to ensure that these are maintained efficiently and that confidentiality is protected in line with the Hospice’s policies and related documents.

Staff are also subject to this obligation both on an implied basis and also on the basis that, on accepting their job description, they agree to maintain both patient/client and staff confidentiality.

In addition, all health professionals are advised to compile records on the assumption that they are accessible to patients in line with the Access to Health Records Act 1998.


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