Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

2 months ago


Peterborough, United Kingdom North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Ambulatory care is an innovative way of providing a safe, patient focused, flexible, same day emergency service for appropriate patients. The service aims to prevent unnecessary hospital admission and provide a better patient's experience. Our Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU) offers easy access to early diagnostic tests, specialist staff, and review by a hospital consultant in one place.

We are looking for exceptional, committed, caring and compassionate Band 6 Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse to join our dedicated multi-disciplinary team. The successful applicant will be forward thinking, pro-active and motivated to assist in providing the highest standard of care to our patients possible whilst treating our patients with dignity, compassion and respect. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work within the ACU team.

Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN, as we are currently unable to support OSCE.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have responsibility for triage of patient referrals, ongoing assessment of care, timely patient interventions and discharge. Bring your dedication and determination here, and you will benefit from the support of an experienced, friendly and enthusiastic multi-professional team committed to the delivery of brilliant patient care.

Successful applicants will have a minimum of 2 years' experience as a band 5 staff nurse within an acute medical setting, you should possess a wide range of appropriate clinical skills and have a keen interest in developing their career in Emergency Care.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff); Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme: Flexible working opportunities; Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours night shifts, weekends, bank holidays; Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role; Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment; Access to our in-house physiotherapy service; On-site canteens offering subsidised meals; Subsidised staff parking (currently free); Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting junior staff members, and a willingness to mentor both students and new staff is also an important aspect of this post. You will have the opportunity to enhance and develop your skills through preceptorship and formal educational development within this busy dynamic area. Leadership skills including role modelling and leading by example are very important to this role.

Intravenous cannulation and venepuncture are desirable, however full training will be given. In addition you will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, be reliable, enthusiastic and an effective team member committed to providing the highest level of service to our patients.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse NMC Evidence of leadership qualities Mentorship / Preceptorship experience Expert clinical role model, committed to improve standards and patient care ILS trained

Desirable

Educated to degree level or equivalent Post registration qualification relevant to clinical speciality Management qualification Leadership course

Experience

Essential

Uses evidence-based practice to support patient care delivery Evidence of being a reflective practitioner Understanding of Healthcare Governance and its application Demonstration of autonomous practice Ability to organise and prioritise workload Demonstrates record of achievement in changing and developing practice Working knowledge of Trust and National Nursing initiatives

Desirable

Management experience

Key skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Excellent interpersonal / liaison skills Evidence of continuing professional development Highly motivated Ability to be adaptive and work under own initiative Ability to negotiate effectively

Desirable

Evidence of networking across professional boundaries

Other

Essential

Flexibility in approach

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