Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 deputy sister/ charge nurse to join the Gastro team on ward 14a on a 6 month secondment. The successful post holder will lead the team to deliver high quality compassionate care and support patients to meet their daily needs.

The ward is busy with a high patient turnover and the position requires a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who has knowledge or experience in leadership. You will need to possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A polite and courteous manner towards patients and relatives will be essential for this role, together with your ability to work under pressure as part of the team on a busy medical ward.The successful candidate must be caring, compassionate and possess a positive attitude to supporting colleagues in the delivery of high quality, safe, effective care for our patients.

We are at the forefront of the Trust's digital agenda utilising: NerveCentre (electronic patient monitoring and handover) and Live staffing linked to patient acuity / dependency called SafeCare live. In addition, all our areas use the latest wireless communication equipment (Vocera).

Main duties of the job

• To provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilisation of enhanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of patients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to improve and maintain the quality and safety of patient care.
• To contribute to the delivery and development of the Ward the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice.
• To be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to cardiology and as set out in the NMC Code.
• To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in safest manner.
• To work as a member of a clinical team in the provision of care and knowledge.
• To provide clinical advice and support to clinical staff within GHNT on the management and care of patients.
• To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and the public.
• To act as a resource and role model for the profession at all times.
• To provide education and training to clinical staff and internal /external agencies.

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.