Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse - Leicester

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

Beechwood Ward is recruiting for a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join our team based at the Evington Centre which is in the grounds of Leicester General Hospital. We are looking for someone who has sound knowledge and experience of the patient cohort, a proactive approach to problem solving and the ability to respond quickly to challenges. Our team prides itself on providing the best outcomes for our patients and works closely as an MDT to achieve this.

The ward is nurse led which will give you high levels of autonomy and satisfaction in delivering excellent care, supporting rehabilitation and increasing patient independence. The ward has 24 female beds and provides sub-acute care, complex rehabilitation and care in the last days of life.

The role would suit an existing band 6 nurse or experienced band 5. Knowledge and understanding of Community Hospitals would be an advantage, although not essential. In the role you would be responsible for co-ordinating the nursing team and providing visible clinical leadership. In addition, you would assist the band 7 Team Leader in the management of the ward and ensuring high standards of patient care.

You are welcome to visit during the application process to give you an insight to the area. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact the name on this advert.

Free parking is available on site and a bus stop is close by.

The Trust encourages a healthy work life balance and flexible working opportunities are available.

Main duties of the job

Deputise for the Team Leader in their absence.

Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of nursing care.

Provide effective clinical leadership and supervision to the ward team.

Contribute as part of the MDT to the improvement of services and quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff.

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

16 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9313-24-0568

Job locations

Evington Centre

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE5 4QG

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are interested in this post please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are interested in this post please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

Person Specification

Standard Requirements

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of equality and valuing diversity principles.
Demonstrates an understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of service users of the Trust.

Qualifications

Essential

Level 1 Registered Nurse Adult.
Degree level qualification or equivalent.
Significant post registration experience as a nurse in relevant area of practice.
Evidence of continuing professional development within the last 12 months.

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility dependent upon work priorities.
Demonstrates an understanding of current developments in the NHS and links these to team leadership and patient care.
Demonstrates motivation and commitment to providing high quality patient centred nursing care and patient education.

Person Specification

Standard Requirements

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of equality and valuing diversity principles.
Demonstrates an understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of service users of the Trust.

Qualifications

Essential

Level 1 Registered Nurse Adult.
Degree level qualification or equivalent.
Significant post registration experience as a nurse in relevant area of practice.
Evidence of continuing professional development within the last 12 months.

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility dependent upon work priorities.
Demonstrates an understanding of current developments in the NHS and links these to team leadership and patient care.
Demonstrates motivation and commitment to providing high quality patient centred nursing care and patient education.

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.