Deputy Sister, Surgical Admissions Lounge

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Deputy Sister - Lead for Surgical Admissions Lounge Band 6

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Theatres Department is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Deputy Sister to manage the Surgical Admissions Team

Are you committed to make the first stage of the patients surgical journey great? We are looking for you. You will be responsible for managing this small committed and enthusiastic team in delivering patient preop care. . Knowledge and experience of surgery is desirable.

Main duties of the job

You will

Be required to work as part of a motivated team as well as being able to work on your own initiative.
Work shifts to cover the service need (5 days a week).

You have:

Previous experience in Surgical Nursing
Good communication skills
Enjoy working in a swiftly changing and challenging environment.

About us

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.

Date posted

15 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

405-23-DS744SAL

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide specialist nursing expertise, facilitating evidence-based, patient-centred care and assessment for a defined caseload day of surgery admissions patients.

To co-ordinate patients on day of surgery admission, with a high level of input into the care of patients prior to admission for specified procedures.

To be responsible for the day to day running of the surgical admissions lounge, in collaboration with clinical leader

To be involved in delivery of relevant programmes of education and development for all levels of staff and to act as a resource for patients and health care personnel.

Please see attached job description for all duties and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide specialist nursing expertise, facilitating evidence-based, patient-centred care and assessment for a defined caseload day of surgery admissions patients.

To co-ordinate patients on day of surgery admission, with a high level of input into the care of patients prior to admission for specified procedures.

To be responsible for the day to day running of the surgical admissions lounge, in collaboration with clinical leader

To be involved in delivery of relevant programmes of education and development for all levels of staff and to act as a resource for patients and health care personnel.

Please see attached job description for all duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Registered Nurse/ODP
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Teaching course/qualification

Experience

Essential

Significant post registration experience at Band 5 in Surgery including nurse led discharge. An understanding of theatre utilisation and best practise tariff targets.
Experience of change and understanding of the Theatres Service to support development and theatre efficiency project.

Desirable

Understanding of professional nursing issues

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient surgical practitioner
Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors

Desirable

Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
Understanding of clinical governance and ability to assist in establishing systems
Evidence of leadership skills
Evidence of an area of special interest
Knowledge of clinical audit
Evidence of critical appraisal skills

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Registered Nurse/ODP
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Teaching course/qualification

Experience

Essential

Significant post registration experience at Band 5 in Surgery including nurse led discharge. An understanding of theatre utilisation and best practise tariff targets.
Experience of change and understanding of the Theatres Service to support development and theatre efficiency project.

Desirable

Understanding of professional nursing issues

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient surgical practitioner
Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors

Desirable

Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
Understanding of clinical governance and ability to assist in establishing systems
Evidence of leadership skills
Evidence of an area of special interest
Knowledge of clinical audit
Evidence of critical appraisal skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).