Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse Paediatric Renal and Urology

Job responsibilities

Support the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in ensuring the development and ongoing management of work rosters that provide appropriate safe staff cover.

Encourage ward/department staff to be involved in the management of resources, by effective use of clinical and non-clinical supplies and understanding of financial issues.

Contribute to the work of time limited committees and project groups.

Ensure that, where applicable, information is maintained and kept in an appropriate place and that accurate records are maintained and stored in accordance with Trust and national policy.

Be a major instrument of change within the clinical area in response to clinical incidents and/or demands.

Ensure high quality, evidence-based care is offered to patients and, incollaboration with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, 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 Sister/Charge Nurse, ensure that the patient has a satisfactory experience by evaluating patient processes and redesigning the pathway of care.

Improve and maintain standards of essential (basic) nursing care by working with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and using tools such as clinical benchmarking. Support the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in ensuring clinical audit takes place in line with the Trusts requirements to improve practice

Work with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to identify hazards relating to clinical and non-clinical risks and undertake identified risk assessments.

Ensure that junior staff also sees this as important by maintaining a culture which will support the delivery of both clinical and non-clinical governance within the ward or department.

Along with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, support the ward or department team in completing appropriate risk assessments and develop action plans accordingly in order to provide a safe environment for the delivery of high quality patient care.

Ensure that all nursing documentation is regularly and appropriately reviewed and updated with changes implemented. Continuing professional development appropriate to the field of practice and continue to develop competency in line with agreed personal development plans, including leadership skills and enable the empowerment of other members of ward teams.

Encouraging a culture of learning where students receive quality clinical placements supported by mentorship, teaching and support from registered nurses.

Support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in ensuring that best practice undertaken is shared with colleagues in the directorate, division and the Trust.

Helping staff to use clinical information within the ward or department to help improve the quality of patient care. Encouraging staff to be involved in service changes and developments using processes defined within the directorate/division.

Being able to demonstrate clear lines of communication within a defined clinical area which result in clear responsibilities being identified within the multi professional team.

Creating a culture where staff have appropriate authority over issues that contribute to the provision of essential care and enable them to secure and achieve the highest quality standards.

Assisting in the establishment, motivation and development of the clinical team with a clear focus and direction. Ensuring that the clinical team is kept informed of the policies, direction and strategy of the directorate and division. Take an active role in self-development and identifying ones own needs, taking taking appropriate steps to meeting those needs.

Communication and relationship

Essential

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate basic IT skills
• Effective communication with patients, carers, all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Can produce timely, accurate written/electronic records/documents

Desirable

• Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team

Training and Qualification

Essential

• Diploma or working towards a degree
• Evidence of performance reviews
• EPALS/ APLS or willing to complete on next available course

Desirable

• A Degree in Children's Nursing
• Portfolio demonstrating continuous professional development
• Renal qualification
• Formal leadership and management training

Experience

Essential

• Has had experience of being the Nurse in Charge
• Evidence of Mentorship or SSSA
• Evidence of doing a link role
• Evidence of working beyond registration

Desirable

• Experience of working with renal patients
• Demonstrated experience of teaching one to one and small groups
• Experience in audit/ research
• Demonstrates experience of supporting change into clinical practice

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

• Able to lead a team, prioritise and respond to planned and unplanned situations
• Ability to assess staff competence and confidence in clinical practice
• Make judgements and decisions regarding care planning and delivery

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

• Can prioritise and manage own time and workload and that of the team
• Able to action and appropriately disseminate Trust and NHS policies in the absence of the Ward Manager

Desirable

• Demonstrates effective resource management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).