Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of care and assists in the interpretation of data relevant to the patients condition and progress with regards to their discharge.

Assist in the identification of patient problems and needs with the patient, their carers, senior nursing staff and other staff as appropriate

Identify the priorities of care for patients

Identify realistic goals for patients in care plans

Organise time for staff development and teaching around orthopaedic nursing skills.

Assist the ward manager in liaising with speciality lead clinicians and consultants regarding effective use of the wards resources

Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines and the Trusts Guidelines for the Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines

Change/ update care plans and goals according to evaluation and discussion with the multidisciplinary team

Demonstrates an understanding and skill in the care and management of the critically ill patient

Work closely with all members of the care team to ensure the needs of the critically ill patient are met

Maintain accurate documentation to facilitate the continuity of care for patients transferred to other areas

Ensure that discharge review documentation is completed and reimbursement material is communicated to relevant body in timely fashion

Liaise with nursing and clerical staff to enable efficient administration of ward work

Liaise with Hospital discharge team in ensuring reductions in patient length of stay are achieved.

Act as patient/carer advocate at all times

Will be able to reflect on care implemented on the ward and ensure it accurately reflects the standards of care expected.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Practice Supervisor or Mentorship qualification
• NMC registered
• ALS/ILS proficient
• Evidence of continuing professional
• Proven extensive nursing

Desirable

• Practice assessor course or sign off mentorship course
• Experience gained in more than one specialist area
• Co-ordinating a surgical ward
• Experience working in ITU/HDU or Enhanced Surgical Care Unit (ESCU)

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of managing a patient group on a day to day basis
• Venepuncture and Cannulation
• Evidence of leading a team
• Evidence of undertaking the nurse in charge role

Desirable

• Competent with PCAs and Epidurals
• Evidence of broad clinical skills in a variety of specialities/acute care

Experience

Essential

• post graduate nursing experience
• Care of the acutely ill patient course
• Knowledge and experience of NHS IT systems
• Evidence of managing care group of patients on a day to day basis
• Evidence of leading a team

Desirable

• Orthopedic nursing experience

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

SRH

Spitalfield lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)