Job summary
Are you enthusiastic, motivated and have a passion to deliver the highest standards of care to our patients? Then we are looking for you to work with the multi-disciplinary team within our Health Care of Older People department.
Ward D58 is a specialty ward of Health Care of Older People (HCOP) based in the Queens Medical Centre. We are committed to providing the best care for older people with a stable, well supported and motivated workforce. Our pathways and treatment of our vulnerable patient group are at the leading edge within the field. We are innovative and constantly looking for ways to improve the service we provide and exploring new roles in practice.
Within HCOP there are opportunities to complete the Frailty module which forms part of the degree pathway which is a new bespoke module focused solely on the older person and the complexities of caring for them and an ageing population. There are also opportunities to progress up the nursing ladder into advanced clinical practitioner roles.
We have a caring and supportive team, dedicated to the continuing delivery of safe and excellent care which is supported by our exceptional patient feedback. We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic and highly motivated to join our ward leadershipteam.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
The role of the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse on D58 is to support the team and the ward manager. You will co-ordinate the ward, ensuring that patients are receiving excellent care and continuous communication with doctors, relatives and patients.
As a leader, the deputy is expected to support the nursing team throughout the shift and manage any issues or concerns as they arise.
You will work with the supportive ward leadership team to drive forward positive change on the ward. You will have dedicated management days to complete audits, appraisals, create action plans, and investigate incidences and to develop your leadership skills.
About us
We are very excited to welcome a new Band 6 into our established team.
We have a supportive and skilled team of nurses and are looking for an aspiring Band 5 or band 6 who are enthusiastic and highly motivated to join our team.
If you are successful in your recruitment, we will offer an individualised personal development plan and go on the Band 6 Leadership course and other role development courses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure high quality, evidence-based care is offered to patients and, in collaboration with the Ward Manager, identify the common issues which affect the quality of care, devising clear action plans to address any shortcomings ensuring agreed action is undertaken.
In collaboration with the Ward Manager, ensure that the patient has a satisfactory experience by evaluating patient processes and redesigning the pathway of care.
Improve and maintain standards of essential nursing care by working with the Ward Manager and using tools to ensure clinical audit takes place in line with the Trusts requirements to improve practice.
During regular clinical sessions, act as a role model and teacher, working alongside other staff including visiting all patients in the ward.
Act as the deputy to the ward sister/charge nurse regularly taking charge of the ward and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.
Be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance.
Work flexibly as a member of the ward team and in support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improve.
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure high quality, evidence-based care is offered to patients and, in collaboration with the Ward Manager, identify the common issues which affect the quality of care, devising clear action plans to address any shortcomings ensuring agreed action is undertaken.
In collaboration with the Ward Manager, ensure that the patient has a satisfactory experience by evaluating patient processes and redesigning the pathway of care.
Improve and maintain standards of essential nursing care by working with the Ward Manager and using tools to ensure clinical audit takes place in line with the Trusts requirements to improve practice.
During regular clinical sessions, act as a role model and teacher, working alongside other staff including visiting all patients in the ward.
Act as the deputy to the ward sister/charge nurse regularly taking charge of the ward and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.
Be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance.
Work flexibly as a member of the ward team and in support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improve.
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Training and experience
Essential
- Current level one NMC registration
- Relevant post-basic study e.g. specialist pathway
Desirable
- Diploma or degree in health/nursing related Studies
- Continuing professional development/ reflective profile
- Current or recent experience in the speciality
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
Desirable
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS policies
Person Specification
Training and experience
Essential
- Current level one NMC registration
- Relevant post-basic study e.g. specialist pathway
Desirable
- Diploma or degree in health/nursing related Studies
- Continuing professional development/ reflective profile
- Current or recent experience in the speciality
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
Desirable
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS policies
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).