Job overview
Internal Only
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a maternity cover band Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join the Stoke Mandeville Renal Unit. This is a secondment post for maternity cover for one year
We are looking for a person who is passionate about renal nursing and facilitating a good patient experience. You need to be enthusiastic and professional with a good work ethic. You should also be committed to delivering high standards of patient care and an ability to think quickly on your feet is vital.
Any potential applicants would need to be an experienced band nurse with minimum years HD experience with renal course or working towards attaining one.
You need to be passionate about demonstrating quality patient care, and have a clear vision of leading a team with minimal supervision.
Duties will include:
1. Staff management responsibilities: recruitment, induction, training, absence management and performance management
2. Delivering high quality dialysis
3. Monitoring nursing standards, ensuring compliance with the NMC Code
4. Liaison with other dialysis unit managers in the Oxford Kidney Unit
5. Conducting dialysis assurance and Health and Safety audits, identifying areas for improvement
Main duties of the job
This is a secondment post for maternity cover for one year.
We are looking for a person who is passionate about renal nursing and facilitating a good patient experience. You need to be enthusiastic and professional with a good work ethic. You should also be committed to delivering high standards of patient care and an ability to think quickly on your feet is vital.
Any potential applicants would need to be an experienced band nurse with minimum years HD experience with renal course or working towards attaining one.
You need to be passionate about demonstrating quality patient care, and have a clear vision of leading a team with minimal supervision.
Duties will include:
6. Staff management responsibilities: recruitment, induction, training, absence management and performance management
7. Delivering high quality dialysis
8. Monitoring nursing standards, ensuring compliance with the NMC Code
9. Conducting dialysis assurance and Health and Safety audits, identifying areas for improvement
To be successful, you will need to be a qualified RN with a valid NMC registration. You will also need the appropriate skills in communication, organisation, leadership, and some HR experience. You must have excellent customer care, communication and interpersonal skills and be flexible and able to adapt to and support change.
Working for our organisation
Successful candidates can look forward to working in a professional environment with teams that are passionate about delivering outstanding care to patients and their families. There are also many opportunities for personal and professional development for candidates who shine and are committed to progressing in a caring career within the NHS.
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