Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Specialty for a Deputy Sister, Band 6 with 2 years post graduate experience. We offer a supportive teamwork structure and an opportunity to further your leadership and management skills.We are looking for a dedicated, patient focused deputy sister, who is committed to providing the highest standards of nursing care for our patient's.You will work closely with all members of the nursing team including Matron, Deputy Sister and members of the MDT contributing to the development of a highly skilled workforce.If you are enthusiastic, able to work in a demanding, yet rewarding environment within a friendly, supportive team, then we are what you are looking for.
Main duties of the job
During regular clinical session, act as a role model and a teacher, working alongside other staff and visiting patients in the waiting areas to ensure standards of care are maintained and patient experience meets expectations
To support the Matron in seeking/evaluating appropriate findings to implements Evidence Based Practice and the continual improvement of dermatology care
Improve and maintain standards of essential nursing care by working with the Lead Nurse and using the tools such as clinical benchmarking, clinical audit and professional guidelines
Ensure high quality, Evidence Based Care is offered to the patients and, with the Lead Nurse, identify the common issues which affect the quality of care, devising clear action plans to address any shortcomings ensuring agreed action is undertaken
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with the Matron and other Deputy Sister colleagues to ensure appropriate staff numbers and skills are scheduled on a daily basis, deploying staff appropriately according to their skills and experience, liaising with other members of the multidisciplinary team and departments as appropriate
To undertake performance review appraisals annually and facilitate team members objectives and personal development plans
To undertake return to work sickness/absence reviews in conjunction with the Matron/deputy sister.
To identify hazards relating to clinical and non-clinical risks and undertake identified risk assessments. Ensure that the junior staffs also see this as important, by maintaining a culture which will support the delivery of both clinical and non-clinical governance within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with the Matron and other Deputy Sister colleagues to ensure appropriate staff numbers and skills are scheduled on a daily basis, deploying staff appropriately according to their skills and experience, liaising with other members of the multidisciplinary team and departments as appropriate
To undertake performance review appraisals annually and facilitate team members objectives and personal development plans
To undertake return to work sickness/absence reviews in conjunction with the Matron/deputy sister.
To identify hazards relating to clinical and non-clinical risks and undertake identified risk assessments. Ensure that the junior staffs also see this as important, by maintaining a culture which will support the delivery of both clinical and non-clinical governance within the department.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- NMC registered
- Band 5 experience of 2 years
- Evidence of CPD
- Dermatology experience
Desirable
- Dermatology experience
- Leadership experience
Essential
Essential
- NMC registered
- Band 5 experience of 2 years
- Evidence of CPD
- Communication skills
- Evidence of team working
Desirable
- Dermatology experience
- Band 6 experience
- Leadership experience
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- NMC registered
- Band 5 experience of 2 years
- Evidence of CPD
- Dermatology experience
Desirable
- Dermatology experience
- Leadership experience
Essential
Essential
- NMC registered
- Band 5 experience of 2 years
- Evidence of CPD
- Communication skills
- Evidence of team working
Desirable
- Dermatology experience
- Band 6 experience
- Leadership experience
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
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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).