Junior Ward Sister (Band 7)

Due to the continued expansion of the hospital, The New Foscote Hospital has a new, exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced senior nurse to join our nursing team as Junior Sister. The New Foscote Hospital has been successfully established in Banbury for over 40 years and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region during this time. We have over 50 consultants, all of whom are leaders in their specialist fields and choose to hold their private practices here, working alongside our friendly, highly qualified and experienced nursing and support teams. As the Junior Ward Sister you will be responsible for supporting the leadership and overall management of the ward, providing the highest standards of care and services. This includes the assessment and evaluations of care in keeping with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and the Scope of Professional Practice as well as the Hospital’s Policies and Protocols. This is a hands-on role where you will be role-modelling clinical excellence daily, whilst also supervising clinical care and overseeing quality and safety standards. You will be at the centre of patient care. The strength of clinical leadership has an impact on the care patients receive and the experience of staff. An effective ward leader is a clinical expert, a leader and manager of the team and an educator of many. You will ensure all care is coordinated and that safe staffing levels are maintained to ensure all care delivered is safe, caring, effective and responsive to the Patient’s needs, and play a part in creating and promoting an environment where excellence can flourish. Core Responsibilities: To act with the utmost professionalism and to adhere to the NMC code of conduct Monitor and assist in the delivery of patient-centred care Respect the patient’s dignity, privacy, wishes and beliefs A ‘hands-on’ role within the nursing environment Encourage, develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and self Promote best evidence-based practice Monitor, apply and ensure others comply with legislation, policies and procedures Work alongside the Matron to ensure that all departmental documents, policies and procedures are up-to-date and in line with current thinking, guidelines and laws Provide administrative, organisational and managerial support to the Matron Take full accountability for delegated tasks What you will be doing: Be involved in the daily handovers to communicate all aspects of care and needs To demonstrate excellent communication skills within all nursing care To assess and plan nursing daily care Provide pre and post-operative care Monitor and administer medication and intravenous infusions Take patient samples, pulses, temperatures and blood pressures To supervise and mentor staff nurses, healthcare assistants (HCAs) and student nurses Organise and prioritise workloads Provide emotional support to patients and relatives To efficiently and accurately complete all written documentation and record keeping Be a role model to other staff on all departmental and hospital-wide matters Ensure the working environment is as safe as possible and complies with company, professional, legal requirements and guidelines Adhere to Infection Prevention Control policies and procedures To work closely with the Procurement Department To assist and support the Matron with any additional departmental work To undertake audits and spot-checks, utilising results to maintain / uplift the standards within the hospital Liaising with senior members of staff on hospital-wide matters Covering Matron’s duties when required Undertake any other projects or duties as agreed with the Matron and Director of Nursing. This job description is intended as a general guide to the scope of the post, but it may change in line with the needs of the Departments. Who we are looking for: Degree in adult general nursing Valid NMC registration Trained in Phlebotomy & Cannulation Trained in wound assessment Trained in administering medications IV trained Trained in basic observations / ECGs Trained in catheterisation ILS Safeguarding (Adults) Level 3 An understanding of perioperative patient care Knowledge of the deteriorating patient Practical knowledge of safeguarding within a healthcare setting At least 3 years of post-qualification experience within an appropriate healthcare setting Surgical ward experience / acute care setting Experienced in complaint handling Experience of recruitment, appraisals and disciplinary procedures Ability to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication Ability to present information clearly and concisely Tact and diplomacy Ability to work flexibly and respond to urgent matters Ability to follow instructions and work to tight time constraints Reliability and dependability Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes Time management & organisational skills Interpersonal skills Commitment to our Core Values; Professional Service, Clinical Excellence, Quality Care Demonstration of our Five CIVIC values; Community, Integrity, Vigour, Innovation, Compassion What we offer: Competitive salary based on experience and skill set 247.5 hours of annual leave per year, rising with service Company pension Employee Health & Wellbeing support service Discounted on-site food & drinks Employee, friends & family discounts Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From £40,000.00 per year Benefits: Additional leave Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Private medical insurance Referral programme Schedule: 12 hour shift Day shift Night shift Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: Banbury, Oxfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Licence/Certification: NMC Registration (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location:

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