Job summary
We are recruiting for a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse who wishes to join #TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients and staff receive quality and compassionate care and work with us to ensure the Trust continues its journey towards great people, great place.
Post: Deputy Sister Band 6
Posts available: 1
Working hours: 37.5
Planned care Directorate are offering a permanent position for a Band 6 deputy ward manager for St Helens ward, a secondment would be considered.
St Helens will be moving to a new acute ward within the trust bed reconfiguration in the hospital design. This will be an 18 bedded ward with 6 side rooms all with en suite and 3 bays of 4 all en suite.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a willingness to learn, to join us as a deputy Sister/Charge Nurse. This role will be in addition to the other deputy sister in place within St Helens to provide improved senior cover across 7 days.
Main duties of the job
As a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse you will be accountable to and expected to provide support to the Ward Manager in St Helens. You will be expected to deputise for the Ward Manager when they are on leave, and to provide Nurse in Charge cover across the week, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
As part of this development opportunity, you will have responsibility for a given number of staff for appraisals, attendance management and training. There will be an expectation that you will also learn to support with Health roster, Datix and the completion of Audits. We also work very closely with the MDT team, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and the Integrated Discharge Team.
The successful applicant will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills. They must be able to work under pressure and be able to manage their time effectively.
To support your development the successful applicant will be offered development support and appropriate training to enhance the skills needed for the role.
About us
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is the only integrated acute, community, mental health and ambulance health care provider in England. We serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The accountability within your role is in line with the Nursing and Midwifery council (NMC) code, which says that you must work together for the safeguarding and wellbeing of the public
Supervise, education, train and develop the workforce for whom you are responsible
Responsible for the delivery of the standards of care delivered within your area of care.
Act as an advocate for patients to ensure the highest levels of care are delivered.
Safeguard the delivery of high standards of care
Deputise for the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader to cover the management of the ward or clinical unit in their absence as and when required.
In conjunction with the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader provide effective clinical leadership.
Responsible for the delivery of high standards of nursing care to all patients.
Responsible for the clinical standards of care delivered within the service area.
Responsible for leading and managing the ward team.
Accountable (in the absence of the Sister) for the service areas financial budget.
If you believe you have these qualities and are looking to take on a new role this may be the perfect development opportunity for you.
If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Mandy Webb/ Janelle Milana (Ward Sister and Deputy for St Helens ) 01983 822099 ext. 4294 or Jo Pennell (Matron) 01983 822099 ext.3320.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The accountability within your role is in line with the Nursing and Midwifery council (NMC) code, which says that you must work together for the safeguarding and wellbeing of the public
Supervise, education, train and develop the workforce for whom you are responsible
Responsible for the delivery of the standards of care delivered within your area of care.
Act as an advocate for patients to ensure the highest levels of care are delivered.
Safeguard the delivery of high standards of care
Deputise for the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader to cover the management of the ward or clinical unit in their absence as and when required.
In conjunction with the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader provide effective clinical leadership.
Responsible for the delivery of high standards of nursing care to all patients.
Responsible for the clinical standards of care delivered within the service area.
Responsible for leading and managing the ward team.
Accountable (in the absence of the Sister) for the service areas financial budget.
If you believe you have these qualities and are looking to take on a new role this may be the perfect development opportunity for you.
If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Mandy Webb/ Janelle Milana (Ward Sister and Deputy for St Helens ) 01983 822099 ext. 4294 or Jo Pennell (Matron) 01983 822099 ext.3320.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration
- ENB 998 or other mentorship qualification; Minimum of 2 years relevant post basic clinical experience
- 1st Degree or willingness to complete within 3 years of appointment
- To be able to provide evidence of knowledge and skills to post grad level
- Able to make judgements based on evidence based practice and translate this for use in the ward environment
Desirable
- Completion of work based competency modules, completion of required The Trusts mandatory training updates
- Develop oneself and contribute to the development of others
- Enable people to learn and develop
- Contribute to developing, testing and reviewing new concepts, models, methods, practices, products and equipment
Physical Skills
Essential
- Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder e.g. manual handling of patients
Aptitudes
Essential
- Can demonstrate the key competencies of the Employee Qualities Framework, Lets show we care
- Professional/role model
- Flexible Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to motivate others and maintain own motivation
Abilities
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and lead others, demonstrating awareness of own limitations and seeks out appropriate advice and support.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff.
- Ability to effectively organise workload.
- Ability to practice independently; ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership skills.
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
Communication Skills
Essential
- Able to deliver complex, sensitive information effectively
- Effective communicator with patients, carers, and members of the multidisciplinary team
- Develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration
- ENB 998 or other mentorship qualification; Minimum of 2 years relevant post basic clinical experience
- 1st Degree or willingness to complete within 3 years of appointment
- To be able to provide evidence of knowledge and skills to post grad level
- Able to make judgements based on evidence based practice and translate this for use in the ward environment
Desirable
- Completion of work based competency modules, completion of required The Trusts mandatory training updates
- Develop oneself and contribute to the development of others
- Enable people to learn and develop
- Contribute to developing, testing and reviewing new concepts, models, methods, practices, products and equipment
Physical Skills
Essential
- Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder e.g. manual handling of patients
Aptitudes
Essential
- Can demonstrate the key competencies of the Employee Qualities Framework, Lets show we care
- Professional/role model
- Flexible Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to motivate others and maintain own motivation
Abilities
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and lead others, demonstrating awareness of own limitations and seeks out appropriate advice and support.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff.
- Ability to effectively organise workload.
- Ability to practice independently; ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership skills.
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
Communication Skills
Essential
- Able to deliver complex, sensitive information effectively
- Effective communicator with patients, carers, and members of the multidisciplinary team
- Develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
