Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse inCrumpsall inCrumpsall PUBLISHED MON 18 NOV 2024

The post holder will assess, plan implement and evaluate the care for patientssupporting and guiding junior staff in the process. S/he will provide direct patient careand have detailed clinical knowledge of the specialist area. The post holder will assistthe senior Sister/Charge Nurses in ensuring that high standards of quality of care aredelivered & maintained. The post holder will act as a positive role model within thedepartment for staff patients and carers. The post holder will deputise for the seniorsister as required.The post holder will enable nurses to acquire clinical and professional competenciesby facilitating high quality education and staff development opportunitiesKey RelationshipsPatients and families -(Adults & Children). Modern Matron, Senior and junior nurses within the department.Education Leads, Consultant and junior medical staff, Support and ancillary staff,including nursing students. Community Nursing Services, GP's and Social Services.Clinical Governance team and teams of nursing specialists based in the hospital andoutside the hospital setting.All members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a coordinated service is provided

Previous applicants need not apply and job vacancy is a full time post.

Be responsible for the delivery of clinical expertise in all aspects of the clinicalsetting, acting as a visible practitioner.

Collaborate with other health care professionals in the delivery of highstandards of effective health care within best practice guidelines

Act as a resource of specialised knowledge and clinical expertise to ensurecare delivered to the ill children and their families is appropriate and optimumenabling early recognition of condition changes and ensuring appropriatecorrective action is instituted.

Demonstrate awareness of legislation regarding ill children and their families e.g. child protection, vulnerable adults, mental health issues and act appropriately when required.

Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct in order that a safe and quality service is provided.

Promote the shared objectives of the multidisciplinary team by working closely to ensure that best practice is achieved utilising both Clinical Benchmarking and Improving Quality Programme processes to achieve this.

Promote the interface between hospital and community to provide a seamless service for the ill children and their families.

Promote and collaborate in developing good working relationships withdepartments to ensure the patient journey is effective and efficient.

Encourage and promote an evidence based culture through pathways andprotocols of care within an interdisciplinary approach.

About us

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at

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