Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for Sister/Charge Nurses to join our department.

The post holders will work in conjunction with the Lead Practitioner to develop and implement, a quality peri-operative service to meet the needs of all clients requiring surgery. Responsible for the smooth and efficient running of Theatre Admissions Unit at Northern General Hospital

Other duties will be to deputise for team Lead Practitioner in their absent managing staffing, efficient use of theatre time and attending relevant meetings. Assist and support the Lead Practitioner in the development and implementation of an effective strategy to reflect the needs of Operating Services Business plan and annual service objectives.

Main duties of the job

Maintain a dynamic enthusiastic role model providing clinical leadership on speciality issues to ensure a high standard of care. Incorporating evidence/research based practice. The post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of care of patients during pre- operative and peri-operative period. Evaluate the patients programme of care with other members of the care team Recognise the rights, dignity and confidentiality of the patient, staff and visitors and ensure they are protected at all times. Co-operate with staff from other departments to develop effective channels of communication and to provide a safe and caring environment for patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team. In collaboration with Lead Practitioner develop clinical standards, policies and procedures to ensure a high quality service is delivered Act at all times within the policies and procedures of the Unit/Directorate. May assist/ undertake audit to ensure that the service provision complies with agreed clinical standards, policies and procedures. To promote innovation in clinical practice by obtaining, evaluating and disseminating information to support clinical decision making. 

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered Practitioners (General Level 1) with valid NMC Registration or equivalent HCPC registration ENB 998 or City and Guilds 730 or equivalent teaching qualification. Management experience Completion of Mentor Preparation. Working towards degree level credits in associated pathway

Desirable criteria

Post registration specialist course Management and Leadership Qualification. Assessor qualification Relevant Degree.

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

Extensive clinical experience in area of specialism Evidence of setting, implementing and audit of clinical standards. Evidence of promoting high quality clinical practice as expert in the team Evidence of responding to change in a positive manner Ability to demonstrate development of individualised programmes of care. Knowledge of Risk Management. An understanding of the clinical governance agenda

Desirable criteria

Development of clinical competencies. Experience of clinical supervision. Involvement in research projects and quality developments.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

Recruitment and Selection IPR/Appraisal Mechanisms Staff Communication Staff Counselling Staff Development Forums Seamless Surgery Patient Flow

Desirable criteria

Human Resource Management Skills Experience of Change Management

Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.

When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.

You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.

If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.

Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

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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

JD (PDF, 144.4KB) PS (PDF, 48.7KB) Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB) Information for Applicants on the Trust & Selection Process (PDF, 763.8KB) Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB) Candidates with Disabilities Useful Contacts (PDF, 113.1KB) Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB) Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB) EUSS Introduction to EUSS Factsheet (PDF, 279.6KB) Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB) A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

NameEmma WildJob titleLead PractitionerEmail number0114 2715840Additional information

email preferred - to move on to arrange a mutually agreeable time to call.