Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - John Van Geest Unit - Stamford

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Job overview

We are looking for an exceptional Nurse to join us as Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse and lead the change of our John Van Geest Unit based at Stamford and Rutland Hospital.

John Van Geest is a 22 single-bedded step-down ward providing further medical care to patients transferred from Peterborough City Hospital. With a mix of diagnoses and co-morbidities, our patients are often elderly and frail. You will be confident in demonstrating strong acute clinical skills and expertise in assessing and evaluating each patient to identify the right care plan.

With no doctor supervision on site overnight, you will enjoy a high level of autonomy in clinical decision making while developing leadership and clinical skills with the help of your team. You will show kind and supportive approach when interacting with the team and your manager.

As our leader, you will demonstrate a teamworking approach in providing excellent patient-centred care by identifying the right skills within the team and making the best clinical decisions for the benefit of the patients.

You will thrive in finding creative improvements to our services. You will have the confidence and determination to challenge and question senior leadership on decisions affecting the service development and patient care. We will help you succeed in implementing evidence-based practices to transform the service.

We are committed to offer endless training and development opportunities for you to build further your career.

Main duties of the job

You will be a clinical champion and act as a role model taking a lead role in the patient's journey. You should be able to deputise for the Ward/Department Manager when required.

You will be responsible for the co-ordination of the clinical care of the patients by offering a secure caring environment and safe working levels with the appropriate skill mix for the shift and subsequent shifts.

By working collaboratively with all disciplines and effectively manage resources, you will ensure a high standard of care for our patients, their relatives, and carers.

As an experienced senior nurse, you will be responsible for critical clinical decision making in advising, delivering or referring onwards as appropriate.

Professional development is key to the roles. You will facilitate the development of your own clinical practice and skills through training and education as well as your team members.

If you like to find more about the role and organise an informal visit, we are welcoming you to contact Chloe Jamieson, Ward Manager on 01733 678216

About us

We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.

Benefits to you

27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff).
NHS Pension Scheme.
Flexible working opportunities.
Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g., night shifts, weekends, bank holidays.
Career development and training.
Wellbeing support and activities.
In-house physiotherapy Service.
On-site canteens with subsidised meals.
Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Date posted

29 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-Med-5408313

Job locations

Stamford Hospital

Stamford

PE9 1UA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the detailed job description and person specification for more information regarding this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the detailed job description and person specification for more information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

1st Level Registration

Desirable

Educated to degree level or equivalent
ILS trained

Experience

Essential

3 years' experience within speciality/acute care area
Evidence of leadership qualities

Key Skills

Essential

Expert clinical role model who is committed to improvement of standards and patient care
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Desirable

Evidence of networking across professional boundaries

Person Specification

Education

Essential

1st Level Registration

Desirable

Educated to degree level or equivalent
ILS trained

Experience

Essential

3 years' experience within speciality/acute care area
Evidence of leadership qualities

Key Skills

Essential

Expert clinical role model who is committed to improvement of standards and patient care
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Desirable

Evidence of networking across professional boundaries

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

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