Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

4 weeks ago

Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in both General and Orthopaedic Preoperative Assessment for motivated, enthusiastic and experienced practitioners to join our team. We are looking for dynamic and aspiring leaders with a specialist interest in the pathway to Elective Surgery.

Preoperative Assessment (POA) is an evolving and developing service supported by the GIRFT recommendations which aim to improve outcomes and quality of care in the elective pathway. This specifically includes the introduction of early screening, risk assessment and health optimisation of patients awaiting surgery.

We are currently implementing Quality Improvement projects within POA in line with National Directives such as waiting well, pre habilitation and a newly developed digital pre assessment system (DPOA).

POA offers a professional and dynamic work environment, witha strong culture of teamwork. The service covers a wide variety of surgical specialties for both day case and in-patient admission pathways. We are looking for individuals with a specialist interest in either Orthopaedics or General Surgery. General Surgery includes specialities such as Colorectal, Breast, Upper GI, Vascular, Gynaecology, Urology, Plastics, ENT, OMF.

Main duties of the job

This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Nurse in elective surgery or Orthopaedics looking to take on a new challenge. As a POA Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that patients attending the hospital for Preoperative Assessment receive a comprehensive and quality service. Preoperative Assessment plays a crucial role in ensuring patients are thoroughly prepared for surgery. Working within the POA team provides an invaluable opportunity to contribute greatly to ensuring optimal surgical outcomes and improve patient satisfaction.

You will work with the Clinical Lead to support the POA team. You will gain knowledge and experience in advising others on the management of Preoperative care, ensuring agreed POA protocols are adhered to and supporting the team with any troubleshooting needs, maintaining professional and leadership approaches through the challenges faced in each patient and staff group. In addition, opportunity is available for operational problem solving skills to be enhanced to embrace the ability to deal positively with difficult matters and difficult situations that can arise.

Please read through the job description to find out more or contact the department to arrange a visit.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register

Experience

Essential

Significant experience or nursing at Band 5 in an acute hospital environment Some proven leadership and management experience.

Skills

Essential

Organizational and time management skills Competency in advance clinical skills including enhanced practice Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Both written and verbal.

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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