Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring Band 6 Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse to join our team of experienced, highly skilled nurses and support workers on the Vascular Unit for a 12 month secondment to cover maternity eave
E16 is a 28 bedded acute Vascular ward caring for patients with a range of complex needs, offering an invaluable learning opportunity to acquire a range of transferable skills to include the care of complex wounds, patients with renal problems and the management of Diabetes.
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.
Our team would welcome a forward thinking, dynamic Nurse Leader who is committed to ensuring our patients receive only the very best in evidence based nursing care. The successful candidate will display excellent leadership and communication skills and be able to confidently liaise with all partners to ensure the safe, timely care of our patients.
We are keen to encourage role expansion in line with Trust policy and role development. We are a team in an exciting period of transition, with a newly appointed Matron and Ward Sister; we are committed to developing and supporting each other, striving to offer the very best experience to you as a valued member of the team.
If you are a committed and flexible team player who insists on the best possible care for your patients and is ready to become part of a ward leadership team, we would love to hear from you.
About us
Ward E16 is a Vascular ward caring for patients with a range of arterial, venous and lymphatic diseases from Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas.
We pride ourselves on providing the best possible experience to our patients and their families, ensuring clinical excellence and compassionate, thoughtful care at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as deputy to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and will be required to:
Act as 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 are 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 improved.
The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as deputy to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and will be required to:
Act as 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 are 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 improved.
The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Person Specification
Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Current Level 1 NMC Registration
- Possession of a Mentoring Course
- Relevant post-basic study e.g. specialist pathway
- Have a suitable Teaching & Assessing Qualification
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree in Health/Nursing Studies
- Continuing professional development/reflective profile
- Formal leadership and management training, research training/experience
- ECDL or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 5 for a minimum of 3 years
- Evidence of ability to mentor
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relatives/carers and staff
- Supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and post basic students
- Ability to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively
Desirable
- Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work
- Provide staff with feedback on their individual performance and use of the knowledge and skills framework
- Recent or current experience within the speciality
- Audit or research within the clinical area
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Can minimise interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication
- Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
- Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
- Demonstrate basic IT skills
- Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse role
- Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place
- Ability to identify own learning needs
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS policies
- Evidence of data collection and analysis
Physical Skills
Essential
- Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
- Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres
Desirable
- Evidence of Moving and Handling training
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Able to contribute to the development of, implementation and monitoring of local objectives and action plans
Desirable
- Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to effectively lead a team
- Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
- Demonstrate effective resource management
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards"
Person Specification
Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Current Level 1 NMC Registration
- Possession of a Mentoring Course
- Relevant post-basic study e.g. specialist pathway
- Have a suitable Teaching & Assessing Qualification
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree in Health/Nursing Studies
- Continuing professional development/reflective profile
- Formal leadership and management training, research training/experience
- ECDL or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 5 for a minimum of 3 years
- Evidence of ability to mentor
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relatives/carers and staff
- Supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and post basic students
- Ability to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively
Desirable
- Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work
- Provide staff with feedback on their individual performance and use of the knowledge and skills framework
- Recent or current experience within the speciality
- Audit or research within the clinical area
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Can minimise interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication
- Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
- Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
- Demonstrate basic IT skills
- Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse role
- Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place
- Ability to identify own learning needs
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS policies
- Evidence of data collection and analysis
Physical Skills
Essential
- Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
- Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres
Desirable
- Evidence of Moving and Handling training
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Able to contribute to the development of, implementation and monitoring of local objectives and action plans
Desirable
- Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to effectively lead a team
- Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
- Demonstrate effective resource management
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards"
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).