Ward Sister – Day Surgery
Job Description
Job title: Ward Sister – Day Surgery
Company: NHS
Job description: By working clinically as a lead member of the nursing team you will work in partnership with the Ward Manager and Matron to provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership for the ward based team consisting of qualified and non qualified staff.You will be responsible for the effective management of clinical and non-clinical risk reporting to the Manager within the Directorate Clinical Governance Framework.You will be expected to liaise with theatre teams to safeguard the smooth and efficient flow of elective surgery through the department and management of overnight beds.Main duties of the jobTo support and assist the Ward Manager to provide continuing responsibility for the ward.Ensure staff competence for clinical practice procedures, using Trust competency framework, including appropriate underpinning knowledge and practical skills.To support and assist the Ward Manager to monitor performance and manage the nursing staff in areas of responsibility, ensuring all employment records are locally maintained and current in the absence of the Ward Manager.To support and assist the Ward Manager to ensure that all staff update mandatory training in line with Trust Guidelines.Maintain accurate staff records regarding annual leave, sickness and absence.Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team in planning patient care, implementing measures to improve the patient pathway.To deliver nursing care of the highest possible standard to patients in your care by ensuring that nursing assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care are undertaken competently by all staff.Lead and facilitate decision making within the ward and the development and implementation of ward objectives.About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.Date posted05 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annumContractPermanentWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference number344-2399SACJob locationsWilliam Harvey HospitalKennington RoadAshford KentTN24 0LZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Registered General Nurse with Degree qualification registered with the NMC
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing
GovernanceEssential
- Experience in completion of essential ward audits
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
Desirable
- Awareness of risk management issues
Clinical skills and experienceEssential
- 2 Years band 5 experience in surgical ward setting
Desirable
- Experience in co- ordinating day surgery/nurse in charge duties
Personal/professional attributesEssential
- Leadership skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Respectful and professional
- Passionate about driving positive change in healthcare
OtherEssential
- On-going professional development Key issues and development in nursing
Desirable
- Change improvement awareness
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Registered General Nurse with Degree qualification registered with the NMC
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing
GovernanceEssential
- Experience in completion of essential ward audits
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
Desirable
- Awareness of risk management issues
Clinical skills and experienceEssential
- 2 Years band 5 experience in surgical ward setting
Desirable
- Experience in co- ordinating day surgery/nurse in charge duties
Personal/professional attributesEssential
- Leadership skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Respectful and professional
- Passionate about driving positive change in healthcare
OtherEssential
- On-going professional development Key issues and development in nursing
Desirable
- Change improvement awareness
Expected salary: £37338 – 44962 per year
Location: Ashford, Kent
