Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to provide strong effective leadership, and assist in the day to day running of the Emergency Department.
The candidates will need to be able to demonstrate a passion for Acute Emergency Medicine, leadership and be an excellent communicator and organiser. You will need to be active in dealing with complex and difficult situations and competing demands.
As a Emergency Department Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse, you will be involved the assessment, co-ordination, and effective management of patient care. You will need to a creative thinker, problem-solver and team player.
As part of the role, you will also be the Ambulance Assessment Clinician, on a rotational basis with other Deputy Sister/Charge Nurses in the department. Shifts for this area will be over a seven day period, 10:00 – 22:00.
You will work in all areas of our busy Emergency Department, which include Triage, being Nurse in Charge, working in Resus, Minor Injury and in First Assessment.
You will undergo an induction and development programme facilitated by our dedicated team, and a supernumerary period will be provided to enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to be successful.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include, but not be limited to:
1. Support the Sister in ensuring the provision of excellent care, with compassion for the patients, relatives and visitors who are cared for within or by the ward, department, service or team.
2. Ensure a high standard of nursing is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patients’ needs in accordance with agreed local and National standards and evidence based guidelines.
3. Assist and support the Ward Manager in the safe, effective management of the area, including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes
4. Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation.
5. Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff
6. Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
7. Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care.
8. Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.
9. Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
10. To participate in education and training of junior staff.
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
· Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
· 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
· A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
· A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
· Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
· NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
· An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
· Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
11. At least 2 years at Band 5 or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential criteria
12. Registered Nurse (Level 1)
Skills
Essential criteria
13. Clinical leadership
14. Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff