Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a deputy sister/ charge nurse to join our friendly, highly motivated, dynamic and hard- working Emergency Gynaecology team on AGTU at QMC campus of NUH
A passion for the delivery of high quality care is essential for supporting the needs of our patients. As a band 6 you will be required to be able to demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate others and deputise in the absence of the senior leadership team.
- You should have excellent interpersonal & communication skills
- Ability to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively
- Able to contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of local objectives and action plans
- Ability to make decisions and perform well under pressure
- Work collaboratively with external and internal colleagues to ensure patients are managed in line with SDEC principles.
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
This deputy sister/charge nurse role is essential to provide the safe and effective running of the AGTU clinical area, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team your role will involve providing direct care to patients as well as providing strong clinical leadership . Its essential you are empathic to the emotional needs of the women and their families attending AGTU. As a deputy sister/charge nurse you will be expected to be able to provide expert knowledge of gynae and early pregnancy complications on a 24/7 basis, working all shift patterns including nights.
This post is suitable for staff who have emergency SDEC experience and an interest in emergency gynaecology and early pregnancy. You must be confident and clinically competent to manage all areas of the service on a daily basis.
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
In addition to attached job description please read below
This deputy sister/charge nurse role is essential to provide the safe and effective running of the AGTU clinical area, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team your role will involve providing direct care to patients as well as providing strong clinical leadership . Its essential you are empathic to the emotional needs of the women and their families attending AGTU. As a deputy sister/charge nurse you will be expected to be able to provide expert knowledge of gynae and early pregnancy complications on a 24/7 basis, working all shift patterns including nights.
This post is suitable for staff who have emergency SDEC experience and an interest in emergency gynaecology and early pregnancy. You must be confident and clinically competent to manage all areas of the service on a daily basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to attached job description please read below
This deputy sister/charge nurse role is essential to provide the safe and effective running of the AGTU clinical area, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team your role will involve providing direct care to patients as well as providing strong clinical leadership . Its essential you are empathic to the emotional needs of the women and their families attending AGTU. As a deputy sister/charge nurse you will be expected to be able to provide expert knowledge of gynae and early pregnancy complications on a 24/7 basis, working all shift patterns including nights.
This post is suitable for staff who have emergency SDEC experience and an interest in emergency gynaecology and early pregnancy. You must be confident and clinically competent to manage all areas of the service on a daily basis.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Level one Adult NMC registration
- Relevant gynaecology / early pregnancy experience
Desirable
- Experience in a leadership role / completion of formal leadership training
- evidence of teaching / assessor qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Supervision / mentoring experience & skills
Desirable
- Evidence of link nurse / audit / project work
Communication & relationhsip skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise patients care/needs
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication
- IT skills
Desirable
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of deputy team leader role
Desirable
- Demonstrates the ability to use initiative whilst understanding own limitations
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- ability to prioritise own workload and recognise urgent and emergency situations
Desirable
- experience in triage and managing patient case load
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform a whole range of nursing duties
Desirable
- completion of relevant packages e.g venepuncture and cannulation
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Level one Adult NMC registration
- Relevant gynaecology / early pregnancy experience
Desirable
- Experience in a leadership role / completion of formal leadership training
- evidence of teaching / assessor qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Supervision / mentoring experience & skills
Desirable
- Evidence of link nurse / audit / project work
Communication & relationhsip skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise patients care/needs
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication
- IT skills
Desirable
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of deputy team leader role
Desirable
- Demonstrates the ability to use initiative whilst understanding own limitations
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- ability to prioritise own workload and recognise urgent and emergency situations
Desirable
- experience in triage and managing patient case load
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform a whole range of nursing duties
Desirable
- completion of relevant packages e.g venepuncture and cannulation
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).