The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member, and team leader. They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to their team, and coordinate and deliver high quality care. They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects / management functions as delegated by the Sister / Charge Nurse. They will role model the identified Trust values at all times.
In general settings, they will be the assigned deputise for the Nurse in Charge generally known as a Charge Nurse, coordinating clinical, managerial and education requirements of the area, and being a role model for team members, whilst delivering and overseeing high standards of care.
In specialist settings, they will have a significant level of specialist neonatal clinical knowledge and expertise in Neonatal care delivery. They will provide advice and guidance also, and generally be known as a senior staff nurse.
Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives
Lead on complex clinical care for Neonatal patients
Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy
Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trust policies and objectives
Assist in the Coordination of discharges and transfers, promoting timely and safe processes for them
Ensure that patient flow and the management of beds is effective and safe
Ensure the delivery of high quality end of life care in line with national pathways, e.g. Liverpool Care Pathway, through the provision of holistic palliative and terminal care
Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients
Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required
Understand the Trust clinical governance framework, and participate in the promoting and safeguarding of high standards of care, through effective risk management & governance, and adherence to the Trust values
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
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Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives
Lead on complex clinical care for Neonatal patients
Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy
Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trust policies and objectives
Assist in the Coordination of discharges and transfers, promoting timely and safe processes for them
Ensure that patient flow and the management of beds is effective and safe
Ensure the delivery of high quality end of life care in line with national pathways, e.g. Liverpool Care Pathway, through the provision of holistic palliative and terminal care
Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients
Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required
Understand the Trust clinical governance framework, and participate in the promoting and safeguarding of high standards of care, through effective risk management & governance, and adherence to the Trust values
Ensure that the team promote, ensure and adhere to the Trust safeguarding polices
Undertake effective multi professionally work with colleagues to deliver care
Coordinate specialist functions, including making clinical decisions where appropriate
Monitor quality of standards of care, in line with CQC requirements and Trust and Divisional objectives
Deliver and supervise a high quality patient experience
Work with manager to collect and disseminate data on quality indicators etc, in line with national and Trust objectives
Maintain a safe working environment, including ensuring equipment is safe, and used in line with Trust policy and values
Promote and maintain patient safety at all times, including proactively implementing falls prevention
Lead role in the detection, management and prevention of safeguarding issues
Have an awareness of current professional and clinical developments within their area of practice and promote this to others
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
