Junior Sister

There is an exciting opportunity to support the Ward Manager in leading the team on the Discharge Ready Unit.The job involves working with the Site Management Team, medical teams and the Ward Managers to improve the patient flow in the hospital by identifying suitable patients for your unit who meet the criteria.The purpose of this unit is to prevent patients deconditioning, promote their independence, reduce the length of stay and improve patient experience. You will be expected to actively support these goals and lead by example to ensure other members of the nursing team are actively involved.You will be supported on a day to day by the complex discharge team to facilitate safe discharge from your service and will have links with the Senior Social work and community teams.This is a very important role and you must have substantial experience as a band 5. Maintaining high standards of patients care throughout the patient’s journey. To liaise closely with social services, other health professionals like therapists, the delegated doctor and the wards to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients seen in the unit. To mentor and assess all junior staff. To coordinate and facilitate the effective running of the unit at all times and be able to deputise for the ward manager in her absence. Ensure all activity is recorded on the electronic patient tracking in a timely manner. Ensure data is collected on a daily basis to analyse the effectiveness of the unit.Discharge Ready Unit is a nurse led unit which promotes patient deconditioning while patients are waiting for community services to be put into place before discharge. The unit is supported by a multidisciplinary team which includes therapists and a delegated doctor to ensure any medical concerns are dealt with promptly. The role involves working closely with the discharge team, other ward managers and the site team to ensure acute beds are freed up to support flow from the Emergency Department.Our 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 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC 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 an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Asmita Karki Job title: Ward Manager Email address: a.karki@nhs.net Telephone number: 02083215266