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Sister/Charge Nurse-Urgent Care

Employer
HCA UK Wellington Hospital
Location
London
Salary
£39174 - £45419 per annum + pension, enhancements, private healthcare
Closing date
19 Nov 2017

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Sector
Emergency Nursing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

About The Facility

HCA Healthcare UK is delighted to announce we are expanding our Urgent Care Services and opening a new Urgent Care Centres (UCC) at The Wellington Hospital.

HCA UK is the country's largest provider of privately funded care with 800,000 patient interactions every year. From complex and urgent care to primary care, outpatient and day-case treatment, we provide world-class care across our network of facilities and key NHS partnerships in London and Manchester.

The Wellington Hospital is the UK's largest independent hospital with over 260 beds and 1000 employees. We have an international reputation for excellence in complex healthcare and have gained four decades of expertise in treating patients from the UK and overseas.



Job Description

As a Sister/Charge Nurse at our Urgent Care Centre, you will responsible for leading the management of the Urgent Care Centre services within the hospital, providing a visible and authoritative presence in a clinical setting, providing clinical leadership within defined areas by acting as a positive role model, who practices evidence based care and to ensure high standards of clinical care.

Salary: £39,174 - £45,419 per annum (dependent on experience) plus Benefits

Closing date: 19th Nov 2017

Please note we will close this role early if suitable number of applications are received



Duties & Responsibilities

  • To demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and to be accountable for own actions.
  • Assess, plan and deliver evidence based care, based on individual patient and family needs.
  • To develop sound clinical leadership and act as a role model for junior staff.
  • Prioritising workload and directing staff accordingly.
  • To make efficient use of resources and ensure all revenue is captured
  • Regularly deputise for Matron, providing management and leadership in her absence.
  • Management of a team of nurses on a shift to shift basis
  • Handle complaints appropriately and refer to senior staff as needed
  • Promote good communication channels amongst staff enhancing good teamwork
  • Evaluate care of the team and ensure standards are met.
  • Respect and ensure patient privacy and confidentiality ensuring as a chaperone required
  • Support and act as role model for junior staff, and assists in ensuring a comprehensive learning environment acting as a mentor/supervisor in the clinical setting, assisting with setting competencies as required.
  • Ensure equipment is in good working order.
  • To maintain clear, concise contemporaneous records in accordance with HCA and NMC guidelines and policy
  • Responsible for the control storage and administration of drugs.
  • Been involved with audits/projects to improve the service as required
  • Monitor the unit and assist in developing new pathways/ protocols in line with NICE/ DOH guidelines and hospital policy.



Skills & Experience

  • Registered Nurse Level 1
  • Experience/Qualification in AAU or A&E
  • UKCC Registration and Validation requirements
  • 2 years post registration experience
  • ILS trained, ALS desirable
  • Mentorship course desirable
  • Phlebotomy/ cannulation training desirable
  • Knowledge of relevant Hospital Policies and Procedures



About The Individual

You will be confident in your clinical knowledge and be keen to share this with others. As a strong team leader, you will be a role model with both excellent clinical behaviour and in patient approach, with the ability to facilitate change and motivate others to continuously improve their behaviours and knowledge. Finally, you will have a focus on customer service and exceptional patient care.



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