Deputy Sister
The closing date is 16 May 2025
Job summary
Role is essential to provide clinical leadership to the Nursing team ensuring patients are cared for in a safe clinical environment
AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY HAS ARISEN FOR A FULL TIME DEPUTY SISTER TO JOIN OUR FRIENDLY TEAM ON LABURNUM WARD AT THE HORTON HOSPITAL, TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT THE WARD MANAGER IN PROVIDING A HIGH QUALITY SERVICE FOR OUR PATIENTS. YOU WILL LINE MANAGE A TEAM OF NURSES AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR APPRAISALS AND THE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUR TEAM MEMBERS
WE ARE LOOKING TO APPOINT AN EXPERIENCED ENTHUSIASTIC & MOTIVATED NURSE LOOKING FOR A NEW CHALLENGE. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL PROVIDE LEADERSHIP & CLINICAL EXPERTISE TO THE WARD WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH ALL MEMBERS OF THE MDT WITHIN A SUPPORTIVE & PRO-ACTIVE ENVIRONMENT.
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PROVEN ABILITY IN PROVIDING CLINICAL SUPPORT & MENTORSHIP TO JUNIOR STAFF.
LABURNUM CARES FOR ACUTELY UNWELL PATIENTS WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL & NURSING NEEDS.
IN RETURN WE WILL OFFER A COMPFREHENSIVE INDUCTION PACKAGE, ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVLOPMENT & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES RELEVANT TO THE CLINICAL AREA.
Main duties of the job
- Provide exceptional patient care which is underpinned by evidence based practice and OUH values.
- Work in partnership with the patients' family and friends to be actively involved in the caring process on behalf of the patient.
- Manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.
- Communicate effective information to patients/relatives/carers/ and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrate high standards of nursing care, reflecting the beliefs about professional nursing practice and patient care commensurate with The Oxford Model for Exemplary Professional Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
- Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the clinical area.
- Undertake the responsibilities associated with being a mentor and preceptor reflecting the beliefs about professional nursing practice and patient care commensurate with the Oxford Model for Exemplary Professional and Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
- Demonstrably contribute towards the continuing development of professional nursing practice in the department.
Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model to others at all times commensurate with The Code (NMC 2015).
Work proactively to ensure every hospital visit meets the needs of the patient and that they are discharged in a timely manner ensuring effective communication with the family and/or relevant agencies as agreed.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Details
Date posted
06 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
321-MRC-7154175-B6
Job locations
Horton hospital
oxford road
Banbury
OX16 9AL
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Horton hospital
oxford road
Banbury
OX16 9AL
Employer's website
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