Ward Sister

NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C's "compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels", the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.
Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.
We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community., Beech Ward is a 24 bedded, stroke specific rehabilitation ward. We are part of the stroke pathway where patient's are transferred from the acute setting for a period of rehabilitation. Patient's and those close to them are supported with goal setting, timely review meeting and complex discharge planning. Our patients encounter a range of complexities including, aphasia, dysphagia, tone, cognitive, mood and mobility difficulties.
We are looking for a motivated compassionate Ward Sister / Charge Nurse to join our team. You will be part of the Leadership Team assisting to maintain a high standard of care, clinical supervision, induction and development of new staff., 1. To provide leadership and support for the ward nursing team, helping co-ordinate and manage the team and patient care delivery throughout the stroke pathway.
2. To be a leading member of the multidisciplinary team ensuring continuity and quality in the provision of patient care.
3. To assist the ward manager in the organisation of nursing activities, ward budget, personnel and education of the nursing team.
4. To contribute to the development and evaluation of nursing practice on the unit.
5. Represent the service and profession when required, deputising for the ward manager/manager as required, 1. To accept the assignment of patients and monitor the assignment of Nursing team, ensuring the maintenance of manageable caseloads.
2. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care provided for patients on the ward.
3. To provide a high standard of direct care for patients and relatives in line with the ward philosophy.
4. To provide leadership and supervision for nursing team helping develop a team dynamic based upon trust and mutual understanding.
5. To ensure all procedures are carried out in line with NCH&C policies.
6. To communicate with and provide relevant information for all members of the multidisciplinary team.
7. To promote good communication between hospital and community services ensuring continuity and quality in continuing care and rehabilitation.
8. Be accountable for all actions, working within the framework of the NMC Scope of Professional Practice and Code of Professional Conduct.
9. To bring an informed nursing voice to the multidisciplinary team. Ensuring that a detailed understanding of the patient's needs and abilities gained through the skills and observations of the nursing team are brought to the goal planning process.
10. To work collaboratively as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.
11. To work with co-professionals within the service to develop multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary working to the high standard appropriate for effective integrated rehabilitation.
Professional
1. To develop clinical supervision within the unit in conjunction with the ward manager and promote reflective practice.
2. To undertake regular reviews of patient caseload with the ward manager.
3. Undergo annual Development and Review in line with Trust policies.
4. To work with your manager in regularly appraising your work and performance.
5. Have an objective based Personal Development Plan.
6. Participate in auditing the quality of patient care provided on the unit.
7. Contribute to the monitoring and development of nursing standards.
8. Demonstrate a continuous process of attaining educational, clinical research and leadership skills.
9. Be aware of and demonstrate practice based upon current advances in nursing practice and research.
10. Act as supervisor and assessor to nurses and students helping to develop an environment conducive to learning and development.
11. To challenge and correct staff when performance requires it, raising concerns with ward manager if concerns around behaviours and practice are identified and not resolved.
12. Give and accept advice without becoming defensive.
13. Help and provide teaching and learning opportunities for trained and untrained staff.
14. Act as deputy for the Ward Manager in their absence.
15. Help co-ordinate the ward and share responsibility for its resources and cost effective running.
16. Communicate with other units and departments within the organisation, developing a working environment of co-operation and understanding.
17. Participate in off duty planning and review shift patterns in order to provide the most suitable arrangements for providing high quality nursing care.
Organisational
1. Give information, as required, by any branch of the organisation, including notification of incidents and accidents involving staff, patients and visitors.
2. Be familiar with Trust policies and protocols with regard to personnel.
3. To ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff, reporting all incidents appropriately.
4. Ensure care and custody of patient's property and valuables.
5. Observe the confidentiality of patient's information at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
6. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade.
7. Administration.
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities that fall under the Disability Confident Scheme will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). All sites are Smoke Free.
Immigration Status - Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is a diverse employer and welcomes all job applications. However, potential applicants should note that although the Trust is registered with the Home Office as a sponsor organisation for migrant workers, sponsorship can only be offered against Skilled Worker visas. If you are an applicant from outside the UK and do not already hold a self-gained right to work, we recommend you check the Home Office eligibility requirements before making an application.
Please note: Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system.
Redeployment - Please note that in the first instance priority for this vacancy will be given to NCH&C staff who are on the Trusts Redeployment Register.
DBS - If this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and you are not a current employee of Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust or being recruited as an Apprentice then the cost of the DBS check will be automatically removed from your first month's salary. However if you are registered with the update service this may not be required.

Please note, the selection processes at Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills., On April 1st 2025, the Boards of Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust and Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust will come together to deliver services as a group, with a singular board operating across both organisations. Both trusts are high performing specialist community health and care providers working in the East of England. Both have a strong track record, with the highest ratings from the Care Quality Commission, best in class NHS staff survey outcomes, and a decade of experience in innovation and clinical development.
The group model provides health and care services to a population of 3.2 million in their homes and neighbourhoods. We provide care that supports people from the very beginning to the very end of their lives.
We will remain two separate employers until further notice, and this role being advertised will be employed by Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust.