Ward Sister
Job Description
Job title: Ward Sister
Company: NHS
Job description: By working clinically as a member of the nursing team you will work in partnership with the Ward Manger to provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership for a ward-based team of qualified and non-qualified staff. The post holder will be required to deputize in the absence of the Ward Manager and ensure a positive patient experience through the delivery of high standards of patient care. o Leading clinical nursing practice within the clinical area. o Securing and assuring the highest standards of clinical care with the support of the Ward Manager and Head of Nursing. o The effective management of clinical and non-clinical risk reporting to the Manager within the Directorate Clinical Governance Framework.We are 36 bedded elective and emergency Urology Ward, who offer great development opportunities for you to flourish within this role, as well as career development.We have a strong team, with great opportunities to develop and gain excellent experience in delivering compassionate and safe care.We have created a positive learning experiencefor staff with our links to Canterbury Christ Church University and our Workforce and development team, to support you in your CPD.Main duties of the jobWe are 36 bedded elective and emergency Urology Ward, who offer great development opportunities for you to flourish within this role, as well as career development.We have a strong team, with great opportunities to develop and gain excellent experience in delivering compassionate and safe care.We have created a positive learning experiencefor staff with our links to Canterbury Christ Church University and our Workforce and development team, to support you in your CPD.Carrying out apprasials, sickness metetings, allocating staff, support the staff on the ward, and students too.Ensuring clinical audits are completed, and we share the learning with staff.Patient safety, and maintaining privacy and dignity of patients.Speaking to patients and relative, and having discusions with them.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 posted21 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number344-0714KCHJob locationsKent And Canterbury HospitalEthelbert RoadCanterburyCT1 3NGJob 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 SpecificationExperienceEssential
- At least 5 years post registration
Desirable
- Acute nursing experience
SkillsEssential
- good Communication skills. Facilitating Staff development and empowerment. Negotiation. The ability to converse at ease with patients, doctors and relatives, and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
- Venepuncture, Cannulation, ECG, Verification of Death, IV Drugs and HLS
Desirable
- Completed ILS training
- Having difficult conversations
- completeing apprasials
QualificationsEssential
- Degree in Nursing or working towards a degree or equivalent
- Preparation of mentors or equivalent.
- Experience of Leadership skills
Desirable
- Previous Urology or a surgical course
KnowledgeEssential
- On-going professional development. Clinical governance. Risk management issues. Key issues and development in nursing.
Desirable
- Quality Improvement tools ward metrics Previous experience of undertaking appraisals, managing staff, and sickness absence. Experience of surgical pathways.
otherEssential
- Upholds and models the Trust values Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally Drive for improvement to patient experience
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills Be able to improve or establish new ways of working
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
- At least 5 years post registration
Desirable
- Acute nursing experience
SkillsEssential
- good Communication skills. Facilitating Staff development and empowerment. Negotiation. The ability to converse at ease with patients, doctors and relatives, and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
- Venepuncture, Cannulation, ECG, Verification of Death, IV Drugs and HLS
Desirable
- Completed ILS training
- Having difficult conversations
- completeing apprasials
QualificationsEssential
- Degree in Nursing or working towards a degree or equivalent
- Preparation of mentors or equivalent.
- Experience of Leadership skills
Desirable
- Previous Urology or a surgical course
KnowledgeEssential
- On-going professional development. Clinical governance. Risk management issues. Key issues and development in nursing.
Desirable
- Quality Improvement tools ward metrics Previous experience of undertaking appraisals, managing staff, and sickness absence. Experience of surgical pathways.
otherEssential
- Upholds and models the Trust values Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally Drive for improvement to patient experience
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills Be able to improve or establish new ways of working
Expected salary: £37338 – 44962 per year
Location: Canterbury
