Job summary
- Main area
- Acute Medical Unit
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 252-7127222-A
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent valley Hospital
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £39,205 - £47,084 incl HCAS per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Sister/Charge Nurse - Acute Medical Unit (AMU)
Band 6
Job overview
The post-holder carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development of programmes of care and assisting the senior sister with the setting of standards of care. Also carries responsibility for the management of the ward in the absence of the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse, including development of nursing staff and teaching of learners. Responsible for ensuring excellent clinical standards on the ward at all times.
Main duties of the job
To optimise hospital bed utilisation by facilitating the reduction of the length of patient stay by ensuring the timely, safe transfer/discharge of patients to the most appropriate and agreed environment.
To prevent future inappropriate hospital admissions by providing/co-ordinating the provision of specialist care for the patient by other agencies, in the most appropriate and agreed environment.
To ensure the learning of new specialist skills and knowledge within the team.
To develop within the ward skills in the management of chronic diseases, working within agreed Trust protocols, in collaboration with medical clinicians and chronic disease practitioners.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To work independently and without direct supervision in a variety of clinical settings Trust wide, prioritising workload to meet the regular unpredictable situations that may occur within this role.
To demonstrate highly developed clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
To make direct referrals to the relevant members of the multi-professional teams.
To have the necessary knowledge, skills and training to recognise emergency clinical situations such as anaphylaxis, cardiac and respiratory deterioration and to act appropriately, knowing when to seek assistance.
To recognise high risk, difficult situations regarding the transfer of some patients and prioritise promptly the actions needed for the safety and well-being of patients/carers.
To ensure that appropriate, consistent and realistic information is provided to patients and families.
To provide sensitive and complex information to relatives and patients in sometimes hostile and emotive atmospheres.
To use expert communication skills to create and sustain new alliances. Using the highest level of interpersonal skills, to break down the barriers and develop inter-professional collaborative working relationships with staff Trust-wide and in the community.
Agree with the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse the standard of nursing care and ensure that these are maintained at optimum levels.
To co-ordinate the provision of patient care throughout the working shift, ensuring that there is effective communication within the ward, liaison with medical staff and other disciplines and services.
To be responsible for the assessment of patients’ care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of research based programmes of care, to ensure that these comply with all policies and guidelines as laid down by the Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust and all legal/statutory requirements.
To ensure that all nursing records and documentation is completed accurately and legibly to meet the Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust and legal requirements.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- RN Level 1
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- Degree or working towards
- Research evidence
- Recognised management course (or be prepared to undertake
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Promote leadership skills
- Computer skills
- IV additives
- Phlebotomy and cannulation
- High dependency course
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and research within specific specialty
- Human Resource skills
- Male catheterisation
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Effective role model
- Dynamic
- Enthusiastic
- Vision
- Supportive
- Proactive leader
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Swapna Sukumaran
- Job title
- Ward manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322428701
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