Supervisory Ward Sister

Take personal responsibility for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followedKnow and follow the advisory guidelines as laid down by the NMCAble to organize and co-ordinate servicesAssist in the implementation and evaluation of quality/initiatives/standardsPlans work of ward, staff training, rosters, short term cover - adjusts to cover emergenciesPromote and maintain a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment for all patients and a pleasant and receptive climate for the patients, their relatives and friends Check the readiness for use of special equipment and availability of nursing suppliesRecommend and practice acceptable economies for the promotion of an effective and efficient nursing serviceDevelops program of care. Undertakes a full nursing assessment, plan and evaluate nursing care for patientsEnsure the safe custody of patients' valuables and property Ensure the safe custody and administration of medicinesUndertake additional nursing skills for administration of IV drugs, undertakes appraisals forward staff, and develops staffManages sickness and absence Accountable for own professional actions not directly supervised Management of recruitment and retention Leads clinical audit Be aware of Trust's Health and Safety guidelines and attend sessions as required e.g. Fire procedures, manual handling etc.

The post holder will be responsible for leading and monitoring the performance of the nursing team. Also responsible for the development of programs of care, assessing implementing and evaluating nursing care. He/she is designated to ensure the effective running of the ward and managing resources. The ward manager/ Supervisory ward sister has 24-hour responsibility for the ward/ unit and holds and manages the ward budget.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

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