Job summaryTo deliver direct patient care whilst, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice. To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of clinical activities during their span of duty. To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of resources to deliver high quality care to their client group.Thepostholderwillactasarolemodelforjuniorteam membersinthedeliveryofaconsistenthighstandard ofnursingpractice.He/shewilldeputisefortheSeniorSister/ChargeNurseandwillsupporttheleadershipandmanagementofthedepartmentwithparticularemphasisonqualityandclinicalstandards.He/shewillhavecontinuingclinicalresponsibilityformanagingthewards/departmentsintheabsenceoftheSeniorSister/ChargeNursewhichwillinclude:understandingfinances,thedeployment,delegationandsupervisionofallgradesofstaffandbevisibleandapproachableforpatients,staffandvisitors.Main duties of the jobLeading and ensuring planning and delivery of care is aligned with the professional values of the trust. Demonstrate critical analysis and decision making when undertaking and or supervising the delivery of high standards of careFacilitating the delivery of nursing care in accordance with standards, policies and procedures set.Ensure local policy and legislation is adhered to in relation to the custody and administration of drugs.Support the effective documentation of all nursing records, monitoring through audit that national and local standards are maintained on a daily basisMaintain effective communication channels throughout professional and support staff on the wardProvide professional advice and support to all members of the ward team, acting as a link to medical staff.Participate in ensuring an effective learning environment is established and maintained for all trainee staff on the ward.Practice Preceptorship and Clinical Supervision for junior staff in accordance with local policies.Monitor standards by participating in Audit of Clinical Standards and policies.Be aware of current developments and research in clinical practice and facilitate its introduction to the ward team.Liaise with Clinical Specialists and senior colleagues to develop practice in the ward environment and enhance the role of the untrained and qualified nurse.Develop local standards for care delivery.About usFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital servicesforaround 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.Our threecore values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other,Committed to Excellence,WorkingTogether and Facing the Future.We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnelworkingalongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialtiesJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe band six nurse is a senior member of staff. The nurse works 37.5 hours per week on average. The post holder ensures a secure, efficient, and adequate health care environment for patients, family members and carers. They are responsible for the evaluation, planning, and execution of the care programs without the direct supervision of senior staff. They oversee the ward daily, in the absence of the Ward Matron or Sister.The post holder is responsible for supervising students, staff, and other team members. They could conduct research or clinical audits within their specific area of expertise. They are assuring the well-being of the users and supporting their dignity by implementing person-centred health principles.Person SpecificationQUALIFICATIONSEssentialRGN level 1Current NMC registrationENB 998 Teaching and assessing course or equivalent Mentorship preparation courseKnowledge of the NSF's for medicine.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameFrimley Health NHS Foundation TrustAddressFrimley Park HospitalFrimleyGU16 7UJEmployer's websitehttps://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)