Job summary
As a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse you will be required to work very closely with the Ward Sister to support the ward team delivering a high standards of evidence based care to our patients.
As nurse in charge you will be required to have a clinical overview of the ward, support the ward team, co-ordinate shifts and have a good knowledge and understanding of operational pressures.
There will be a requirement to fulfill some of the day to day management tasks as part of your role.
Main duties of the job
Are you and experience Staff Nurse, Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse looking to enhance your career, take on a new challenge? If so, Digestive Diseases Unit will be the place for you.
We are seeking an exceptional individual who is enthusiastic, energetic and thrives in the acute nursing environment to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Digestive Diseases Unit (DDU) is an acute Gastroenterology/Medical 20 bedded ward, with also a Nurse led outpatient clinic attached which allows patients with gastro related conditions such as Crohn's/Ulcerative Colitis, IBD, liver patients to be treated, preventing patient admission. The outpatients clinic also serves as a safety net to enable the consultant to review patients who are discharged from the main ward if the need requires.
You will be required to have a high level of knowledge around capacity and clinical governance. Expertise and a sound knowledge in the day to day care and management of all patients admitted to the ward coupled with working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to assist with safe discharges from the hospital setting. Working within this fast paced environment will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your clinical, managerial and leadership skills.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Deputy Sister is to work proactively to support the Ward Sister in the delivery of high quality safe, patient focused evidence based care and a positive patient experience. Primarily this will be achieved through effective role modelling, instilling professional behaviors, adhering to the Trusts core care values alongside the deployment of practice development and educational methodologies. This is to reassure that all staff are developed and supported to be competent and confident within their roles.
As Nurse in charge of a shift your main focus will be to ensure adequate staffing levels are met to meet the need of the service. You will work closely with the Consultant and ward multidisciplinary team leading the ward morning board round and accompanying the medical team on ward round. The ward operates the consultant of the week model which promotes continuity of care. Ensure the completion of safe care, co-ordinate the shift using effective leadership, communication and delegation skills to support in facilitating safe discharges.
General office management support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Deputy Sister is to work proactively to support the Ward Sister in the delivery of high quality safe, patient focused evidence based care and a positive patient experience. Primarily this will be achieved through effective role modelling, instilling professional behaviors, adhering to the Trusts core care values alongside the deployment of practice development and educational methodologies. This is to reassure that all staff are developed and supported to be competent and confident within their roles.
As Nurse in charge of a shift your main focus will be to ensure adequate staffing levels are met to meet the need of the service. You will work closely with the Consultant and ward multidisciplinary team leading the ward morning board round and accompanying the medical team on ward round. The ward operates the consultant of the week model which promotes continuity of care. Ensure the completion of safe care, co-ordinate the shift using effective leadership, communication and delegation skills to support in facilitating safe discharges.
General office management support.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Nursing Diploma/Degree
Desirable
- Teaching/assessing Qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous ward experience (2 Years)
- Identification, assessment and development of patient needs and development of programmes of care
- Dealing with distressed people
- Sound knowledge of current nursing issues
Desirable
- Experience with patient flow and capacity
Skills
Essential
- Able to make judgements based on evidence based practice and translate this for use in the ward environment
- Leadership / Teaching Skills
- Able to communicate sensitive information to patients
- Excellent communication skills
- Extended Clinical skills
Desirable
- Ability to undertake audits and develop areas of development from any areas identified
- Understanding of current developments in the NHS
- Organisational skills e.g. prioritising/delegating
- Hand/eye co-ordination e.g. for preparation of drugs for injections
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Nursing Diploma/Degree
Desirable
- Teaching/assessing Qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous ward experience (2 Years)
- Identification, assessment and development of patient needs and development of programmes of care
- Dealing with distressed people
- Sound knowledge of current nursing issues
Desirable
- Experience with patient flow and capacity
Skills
Essential
- Able to make judgements based on evidence based practice and translate this for use in the ward environment
- Leadership / Teaching Skills
- Able to communicate sensitive information to patients
- Excellent communication skills
- Extended Clinical skills
Desirable
- Ability to undertake audits and develop areas of development from any areas identified
- Understanding of current developments in the NHS
- Organisational skills e.g. prioritising/delegating
- Hand/eye co-ordination e.g. for preparation of drugs for injections
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).
