Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

1 month ago

Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Full time

Job summary

Fixed term contract/secondment opportunity until 10th December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Orthopaedic team of nurses, medical staff and allied health professionals working within Ashill Ward/ Norfolk and Norwich Orthopaedic Centre (NaNOC).

NaNOC has a 21 bedded inpatient ward area and also a Same Day Admissions Unit which supports a dressing and clinical review clinic 3 days a week.

This is an exciting and progressive directorate which is continuously adapting to meet and enhance the care provided to our patients.

We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be. We currently use a preference rostering system which allows our colleagues to have a say in their shift patterns.

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

Main duties of the job

As post holder you would be responsible for promoting and implementing practice conducive to the development of high-quality patient care by providing professional, clinical and managerial leadership. To take charge of the Ward/Department in the absence of the Ward/Departmental Sister/Charge Nurse and provide support and guidance to all staff.

As a Registered Nurse at NNUH you should be highly motivated, adaptable and ambitious. We have a highly supportive management team aided by dedicated Clinical Educator to help support you in your development and delivery of the highest standards of nursing care to our elective patients within the department.

The service relies on nurses to take the lead on PRE and POST OPERATIVE inpatient centred care, maintaining high level of ward experience, discharge planning, whilst also driving the flow of the patients and ensuring national targets are met as a team.

The expansion of the Trauma & Orthopaedic services at NNUH will lead to new and exciting projects as well as brilliant advancement, career development, and progression opportunities. Whether you want to specialist routes like becoming an Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner or down a managerial path the opportunity will be open to you

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

Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence. Assist the Ward/ Department manager in maintaining standards of nursing practice. Carry out and advise/ supervise junior staff in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluating of nursing care. Carry out daily personal care of patients. To take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Ward/ Department Sister/ Charge Nurse. To ensure the patient administration systems PAS are updated to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality. To ensure the effective use of information technology for the benefit of patient care in accordance with the Trusts Cyber Code of Conduct. To ensure the confidentiality of information (written, verbal, electronic) is maintained, whilst being aware of the Freedom of Information Act. To co-ordinate and monitor the progress of patients within the plan of care and to promptly and effectively communicate relevant changes in patient status to the multi-disciplinary team. Effectively communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to the multi-disciplinary team gaining their co-operation. To ensure that all staff adhere to Trust policies and the principles of their professional body. To manage complaints in accordance with the Trusts Complaints Procedure. To assist in the development of patient information liaising with PALS as necessary. Use leadership skills to create an environment that is safe and supportive to ensure effective teamwork and a motivated, efficient workforce.

Please see the attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register. Post registration qualification experience relevant to the clinical area.

Experience

Essential

Significant experience at Band 5 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the speciality. Experience of managing and leading a clinical area.

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Competency in advanced clinical skills including enhanced practice

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

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