gastroenterology

3 weeks ago


Aylesbury, United Kingdom Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Full time
Job overview

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to take up a post as Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse. This is an exciting opportunity to expand current skills and gain some management and leadership development within the senior team. 

You will be required to assist the Charge Nurse in the day to day management of the Ward as well as deputising when He/She is away. The successful applicant will be expected to work a flexible shift pattern.
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offers a range of further in-house training for skills relevant to this position. 
The post holder is the designated deputy to the person with continuing responsibility . He/She is designated to regularly take charge of the ward and provide effective professional and managerial leadership to all staff in the absence of Sister.

On a 24 bedded Gastroenterology ward.

This speciality is very diverse and offers the opportunity for training and development

Hours per week: 37.5 - Rotational Shift Pattern.

Main duties of the job

Acts at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct (Ensures working colleagues also act in accordance with Code of Conduct), and within the principles of the scope of Professional Practice and ensures other members of the team also work within these. Supervises the work of the nursing team. Ensures planned nursing care is delivered safely and effectively taking into account the views of the patient and their relatives. Undertakes the nursing assessment of the patient including risk assessments e.g. Tissue viability, falls - -these are not exhaustive.  Ensures plans of care for patients are written and updated as appropriate. Regularly takes charge of the ward and deputises for the Ward Sister. Assists the Ward Sister in the effective organisation of the Ward. Ensures that all equipment supplies, equipment and the ward environment is maintained to a high standard. Liaises appropriately with the ward Sister ensuring open and effective communication is maintained. In Sister’s absence liaises with Matron.

Working for our organisation

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work - 

Person specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential criteria

Good general education Registered General Nurse

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria

Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative Experience of respiratory nursing

Desirable criteria

Previous work related experience Post registration experience

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential criteria

Ability to write clearly and legibly in English Able to manage own case load with supervision Ability to communicate clearly with patients and multi disciplinary team Ability to write clearly and legibly in English Knowledge of the role of a Band 5 Ability to work all shifts including night duty Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct Computer skills Knowledge of the Data Protection Act Computer Skills Knowledge of the Data Protection Act Self motivated Knowledge of evidence based practice Good time management skills

Special Circumstances

Essential criteria

Able to work required shift pattern

PPE requirements:  Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.

COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.

I f you are successful  at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document.

Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before to the closing date.

Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.

Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed.

Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.

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