Deputy Sister

1 week ago


Dorchester, United Kingdom Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Are you a dynamic and focused staff nurse ready to take the next step in your career progression with a particular interest in acute medicine and wish to develop senior clinical/ managerial skills ? If so, we would love for you to come and join our developing multidisciplinary team.

Ilchester has a friendly and welcoming team atmosphere.

The 33 bedded unit cares for patients requiring close monitoring and observation following a medicinal admission, encompassing acute care skills, as well as patients requiring rehabilitation needs.

You would be joining us at such an exciting time in an area that will give you the chance to quickly expand your knowledge in a fast paced but supportive environment.

**The role will involve**:
To have clinical management of the IIAU and actively pull patients up from the Emergency Department once referred and to provide high standards of evidence-based patient centred care and assist in the

development of team members.

To work with the team to maintain and contribute to the efficient running of the department

and to deputise in the absence of the Senior Sister working alongside the ENPs to optimise

patient care and flow whilst taking responsibility for the department during these times.

assessment and care required to support each patient in the initial stages of their care

pathway by providing clinical leadership, professional advice and clinical expertise.

To work proactively with the Clinical Site Team, Emergency Department, and all other

areas to ensure patient flow is facilitated and optimised.

To ensure the assessment areas are protected and fully functional as such, at all times

unless directed otherwise by exec team in times of escalation.

plan/ coordinate the unit incorporating suitable pathways.

To ensure patient safety remains paramount at all times and undertake/supervise all

**relevant assessment and related documentation, i.e.**: DOLs, Cause for concern

You will be supported by a welcoming and experienced multidisciplinary team.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.


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