Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward 2

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Respiratory Ward (Ward 2) at UHD as a band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse.

Ward 2 is a 26 bedded respiratory ward managing the exciting balance of acuity, palliative and everything in between. Our patient group covers a diverse range from young asthmatics to exacerbations' of COPD and Lung Cancer patients.

We have an Acute Lung Unit which has 2 acute Bipap/CPAP/Nasal High Flow beds, and 2 step down beds. We offer acute training and a competency programme in the 3 areas, as well as a Chest drain competency. Ward 2 offers training in all acute skills such as ABG, CVAD and Tracheostomy to help manage our group of patients, and proficiently in this area is supported by senior staff on the ward, our Practice Educator and Critical Care Outreach.

Our team is as diverse as our patients from newly qualified staff to experienced staff with a supportive nature. We also work closely with speciality teams' such as DAIRS, Palliative Care and the Lung Care Nurses, leading to potential career development in respiratory.

This role required NMC Registration

Based at : Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of flow, patient safety and staff on the ward.

You will be able to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and skills including being proficient in extended clinical roles expected in the care of the acute patient. As the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse it is expected you can make justified decisions in the absence of the Sister, and partake in holding the medical bleep, including bed meetings and safe staffing.

You will need to be able to work well under pressure and build strong and effective communication links with the Clinical Site Team, Emergency Department, Management and the Multi-Disciplinary Teams, including the management and escalation of the "Stranded Patient".

You will organise and be responsible for staff appraisal, training, support and development for staff on the ward.

Additionally, you will be responsible for addressing and resolving complaints, sickness management and adverse incidents.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term.

Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.