NHS
Sister/Charge Nurse - Blundell ward
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Job Description
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- Monitor length of stay and effectively escalate barriers to discharge.
- Monitor length of stay and effectively escalate barriers to discharge.
- RGN level 1
- Mentorship / ENB998
- Leadership / Management studies (ie Intermediate course)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- MSc in Nursing or working towards
- relevant knowledge in speciality
- Leadership skills
- Time management and organisational skills
- Communication skills
- service development
- Teaching skills
- Awareness of clinical governance and risk management issues
- Management experience
- Experience in staff development
- experience in speciality
- Teamwork / Multidisciplinary working
- Conducting Staff Performance Development Reviews(PDR)
- Audit and Research experience
- Change Management
- Value and Behaviours
- RGN level 1
- Mentorship / ENB998
- Leadership / Management studies (ie Intermediate course)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- MSc in Nursing or working towards
- relevant knowledge in speciality
- Leadership skills
- Time management and organisational skills
- Communication skills
- service development
- Teaching skills
- Awareness of clinical governance and risk management issues
- Management experience
- Experience in staff development
- experience in speciality
- Teamwork / Multidisciplinary working
- Conducting Staff Performance Development Reviews(PDR)
- Audit and Research experience
- Change Management
- Value and Behaviours
Job summary
An exciting job opportunity has arisen to support Blundell ward as a substantive Ward Manager.
A ward specialising in head and neck cancer, oncology, haematology and ear, nose and throat including both surgical and medical specialities. The ward particularly specialise in caring for patients with airway concerns and those with altered airways including tracheostomy care and laryngectomy care.
Blundell Ward is based on the Guys Site with 24 beds including 4 side rooms.
We are seeking a compassionate, experienced and skilled leader to join our dedicated nursing team on Blundell ward. In this leadership role, you will oversee the smooth operation of the ward, ensuring high-quality patient care, efficient resource management, and the well-being of both staff and patients.
If you're a passionate and experienced leading nurse looking to enhance your clinical and leadership skills while playing a key role in service development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
You will be supported by a team of deputy managers, a Matron, a Head of Nursing and a Practice Development Nurse to thrive and develop within the Surgical Oncology directorate.
Closing Date: 30th June 2025
Interview Date: 9th July 2025
Main duties of the job
Leadership and Remodelling
Staff Management, Education and Training
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Service Development
Providing high quality care and assurance
Supporting Staff health and wellbeing
Operational management and patient flow including discharge planning
Managing budgets and Safe staffing
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We
provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health
sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's
biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Details
Date posted
17 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£54,320 to £60,981 a year p.a inc HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
196-NM12976
Job locations
Guys Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Clinical Leadership and Managerial
Lead the ward/Department team and build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.
Manage the department nursing staff, ensuring the patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
Be wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.
Communicate effectively and efficiently and liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patients receive seamless care within the trust.
Act as a professional nurse leader and role model to the staff. To apply clinical skills of the highest standard and to take a proactive approach to the development of clinical competence in self and others.
Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.
Monitor monthly budget statements, identifying trends, understanding spending patterns in order to stay in budget and to take action as required.
Comply with the Trusts standing financial instructions.
Ensure that the departments have adequate resources / equipment to provide an effective service.
Develop and maintain effective channels of communication between all members of the multi disciplinary team.
To ensure the Matron is informed when changes to circumstances may affect safe competent practice.
Participate in nursing and multi professional research and audit and to implement actions identified from quality initiatives.
Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafe environment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention of the Matron / Head of Nursing for the area.
Lead and support the ward team through the process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and perspective.
Deputise for the Matron as appropriate
Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood
Responsible for the correct administration of blood products.
Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the speciality. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same.
Act is an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
4.2 Staff Management, Education and Training
Motivate, develop, support and identify training needs for department staff.
Implement and work within the Trusts HR policies on all staffing matters, including sickness, capability and disciplinary issues. Take corrective measures if indicated in liaison with Human Resources and the Matron.
Work with the Matron and Human Resources Department in the recruitment, selection, appointment and retention of staff.
Monitor recruitment and retention and use all available strategies to retain and motivate staff e.g. flexible working policy.
Participate in appraisals and the setting of objectives for junior staff in the department to enable them to achieve optimal effectiveness and to understand their contribution to the directorate.
Ensure that appropriate written induction programmes are available and utilised for all new staff within the department
Working closely with the Practice Development Team, ensure that relevant clinical based teaching programmes are in place and maintain accurate training records.
Actively participate in teaching of junior staff and students.
Ensure that nursing staff receive appropriate training and professional education in accordance with the NMCs PREP Recommendations.
Ensure that staff attend and assist in training where appropriate on mandatory training sessions and maintain accurate records of these.
Liaise with affiliated Institutes of Higher Education to ensure that the learning environment is appropriate for both pre and post registration learners and undertaking any action identified through audit.
Participate in the education and assessment of staff undertaking a specialist course or further education programmes.
Keep abreast of developments and research in Nursing Practice.
Adhere to trust and departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that all staff do the same.
Ensure optimised skill mix within the department/ward and reviewing the skill mix as required and monitoring the use of bank and agency staff.
Organise team meetings at an appropriate frequency, recording and circulating minutes of these. To ensure a good method of communication within the department at all times and to encourage the exchange and implementation of new ideas and evidence based practice.
4.3 Clinical Governance, Audit And Research
Ensure that the delivery of care to all patients meet the standards set by yourself and the Trust.
Take responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of Infection prevention and control are practiced at all times.
Demonstrate a high level of commitment to and enthusiasm for research, evidence based practice, audit and education in the clinical area.
Actively contribute to reconfiguration projects, service redesign developments and Directorate business planning as required.
Be proactive in the risk assessment, management, clinical incident reporting and management of complaints.
Ensure all staff move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient and care team and are consistent with legislation.
Contribute to the development of Directorate and Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure adherence by self and ward team.
Undertake clinical and associated audits as appropriate for the given area.
Record and report all incidents, accidents and complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with the trust policies and initiate investigations as required.
Participate in, and comply with, the trusts framework for clinical governance within the department area.
Assist in the investigation and timely resolution of complaints, incidents and comments within the Pre operative Assessment Unit and Surgical Admissions Lounge.
4.4 Service Development
Lead on the implementation of the clinical and organisational model for the area.
Lead on ensuring that the area continues to be based upon sound business projections, good financial planning and delivered according to appropriate standards within financial resources.
Contribute to and to be aware of the business plan and its implication for service delivery and nursing',
Lead on monitoring the overall activity for the area.
Identify opportunities to develop new ways of working and challenge, change and expand roles, working in conjunction with the Education and Practice Development Team/s, Matrons and Head of Nursing.
Proactively seek feedback on patient and public experience in order to address concerns in a timely manner and build on success.
Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of departmental protocols ensuring coherence and consistency across both sites.
To undertake audit and monitoring of the department/ward and participate in the implementation of changes to improve service delivery.
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Clinical Leadership and Managerial
Lead the ward/Department team and build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.
Manage the department nursing staff, ensuring the patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
Be wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.
Communicate effectively and efficiently and liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patients receive seamless care within the trust.
Act as a professional nurse leader and role model to the staff. To apply clinical skills of the highest standard and to take a proactive approach to the development of clinical competence in self and others.
Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.
Monitor monthly budget statements, identifying trends, understanding spending patterns in order to stay in budget and to take action as required.
Comply with the Trusts standing financial instructions.
Ensure that the departments have adequate resources / equipment to provide an effective service.
Develop and maintain effective channels of communication between all members of the multi disciplinary team.
To ensure the Matron is informed when changes to circumstances may affect safe competent practice.
Participate in nursing and multi professional research and audit and to implement actions identified from quality initiatives.
Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafe environment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention of the Matron / Head of Nursing for the area.
Lead and support the ward team through the process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and perspective.
Deputise for the Matron as appropriate
Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood
Responsible for the correct administration of blood products.
Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the speciality. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same.
Act is an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
4.2 Staff Management, Education and Training
Motivate, develop, support and identify training needs for department staff.
Implement and work within the Trusts HR policies on all staffing matters, including sickness, capability and disciplinary issues. Take corrective measures if indicated in liaison with Human Resources and the Matron.
Work with the Matron and Human Resources Department in the recruitment, selection, appointment and retention of staff.
Monitor recruitment and retention and use all available strategies to retain and motivate staff e.g. flexible working policy.
Participate in appraisals and the setting of objectives for junior staff in the department to enable them to achieve optimal effectiveness and to understand their contribution to the directorate.
Ensure that appropriate written induction programmes are available and utilised for all new staff within the department
Working closely with the Practice Development Team, ensure that relevant clinical based teaching programmes are in place and maintain accurate training records.
Actively participate in teaching of junior staff and students.
Ensure that nursing staff receive appropriate training and professional education in accordance with the NMCs PREP Recommendations.
Ensure that staff attend and assist in training where appropriate on mandatory training sessions and maintain accurate records of these.
Liaise with affiliated Institutes of Higher Education to ensure that the learning environment is appropriate for both pre and post registration learners and undertaking any action identified through audit.
Participate in the education and assessment of staff undertaking a specialist course or further education programmes.
Keep abreast of developments and research in Nursing Practice.
Adhere to trust and departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that all staff do the same.
Ensure optimised skill mix within the department/ward and reviewing the skill mix as required and monitoring the use of bank and agency staff.
Organise team meetings at an appropriate frequency, recording and circulating minutes of these. To ensure a good method of communication within the department at all times and to encourage the exchange and implementation of new ideas and evidence based practice.
4.3 Clinical Governance, Audit And Research
Ensure that the delivery of care to all patients meet the standards set by yourself and the Trust.
Take responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of Infection prevention and control are practiced at all times.
Demonstrate a high level of commitment to and enthusiasm for research, evidence based practice, audit and education in the clinical area.
Actively contribute to reconfiguration projects, service redesign developments and Directorate business planning as required.
Be proactive in the risk assessment, management, clinical incident reporting and management of complaints.
Ensure all staff move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient and care team and are consistent with legislation.
Contribute to the development of Directorate and Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure adherence by self and ward team.
Undertake clinical and associated audits as appropriate for the given area.
Record and report all incidents, accidents and complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with the trust policies and initiate investigations as required.
Participate in, and comply with, the trusts framework for clinical governance within the department area.
Assist in the investigation and timely resolution of complaints, incidents and comments within the Pre operative Assessment Unit and Surgical Admissions Lounge.
4.4 Service Development
Lead on the implementation of the clinical and organisational model for the area.
Lead on ensuring that the area continues to be based upon sound business projections, good financial planning and delivered according to appropriate standards within financial resources.
Contribute to and to be aware of the business plan and its implication for service delivery and nursing',
Lead on monitoring the overall activity for the area.
Identify opportunities to develop new ways of working and challenge, change and expand roles, working in conjunction with the Education and Practice Development Team/s, Matrons and Head of Nursing.
Proactively seek feedback on patient and public experience in order to address concerns in a timely manner and build on success.
Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of departmental protocols ensuring coherence and consistency across both sites.
To undertake audit and monitoring of the department/ward and participate in the implementation of changes to improve service delivery.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Values and Behaviours
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Values and Behaviours
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Guys Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
Employer's website
https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Guys Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
Employer's website
https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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