To 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. The post holder will act as a role model for junior team members in the delivery of a consistent high standard of nursing practice. He / she will deputise for the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and will support the leadership and management of the department with particular emphasis on quality and clinical standards. He / she will have continuing clinical responsibility for managing the wards/departments in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse which will include: understanding finances, the deployment, delegation and supervision of all grades of staff and be visible and approachable for patients, staff and visitors. Leading 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 care Facilitating 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 basis Maintain effective communication channels throughout professional and support staff on the ward Provide 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. Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 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 three core 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, Working Together 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 personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties The 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. This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident