Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
About
Established in 1998 from the merger of Ashford and St. Peter’s Hospitals, the Trust has been on a long journey of development and improvement to its current position as the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents. It became a Foundation Trust in December 2010.
Ashford and St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in the boroughs of Runnymede, Spelthorne, Woking and parts of Elmbridge, Hounslow, Surrey Heath and beyond. The Trust employs around 4,400 individual members of staff. Our turnover was £425 million in 2021/22.
The Trust provides a whole range of services across its hospital sites. The majority of planned care, like day case and orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation services, is provided at Ashford Hospital, with more complex medical and surgical care and emergency services at St. Peter’s Hospital.
A history of both hospitals can be found by clicking here .
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Key details
Location
SiteSt Peter's HospitalAddressGuilldford RoadTownChertseyPostcodeKT16 0PZMajor / Minor RegionSurrey
Contract type & working pattern
ContractPermanentHours37.5 hours per week (pa inc. HCAS)
* Full time
* Flexible working
Salary
Salary£39,205 - £47,084 pa inc. HCASSalary periodYearlyGrade(NHS AfC: Band 6)
Specialty
Main areaGeneral and Specialist Medicine -Care of the ElderlyInterview date23/05/2025
Job overview
To work as a team leader and deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in line with the nursing framework and in accordance with the nursing philosophy of Ashford and St Peter’s NHS Trust.
To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
To promote and help to manage delivery of a quality nursing service, setting and monitoring clinical standards.
We are looking for band 6 Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse to help drive through improvement and service redesign. We are looking for staff to join us who are enthusiastic, hardworking, dedicated and have a passion for delivering the best care to all our patients. We are a dynamic, friendly and supportive team rising to the challenges and hard work required in achieving our Clinical Quality Indictors.
We are looking for a Band 6 with an interest in elderly care, ideally with a minimum of 18 months post registration experience at Senior Band 5 or equivalent. Experience in the use of extended roles would be an advantage. Working with the multi-disciplinary team, you will need to have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to motivate and manage, adapting, driving and leading rapidly changing situations.
If you require any further information or would like an informal visit please contact Rudo Gurure Ward Manager 01932722935 or Gill O'Shea Matron on 01932 7222618 or via email [email protected] [email protected]
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The post holder responsibility:
To promote and help to manage delivery of a quality nursing service, setting and monitoring clinical standards.
To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
To work as a Team Leader and Deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse within the framework of team nursing based on internal night rotation and in accordance with the nursing philosophy of Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust.
To take lead responsibility for co-ordinating and facilitating the training, educational and development needs of staff To take lead responsibility for an area of clinical practice appropriate to the ward environment.
Working for our organisation
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST:
Clinical
Be responsible for the provision of a safe and high standard of nursing care, based on a nursing model and incorporating proven nursing research, which reflects the overall aim of the Emergency Department philosophy. Implement the hospital’s policies and current relevant legislation as set out in the Clinical and Administrative Procedure books, complying with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, ensuring all staff understand the relevance to clinical practice. Assist the Sister/Charge Nurse in providing and developing good nursing practice ensuring that said practices are in accordance with department and hospital policy. Assist in the establishment, monitoring and evaluation of agreed standards of patient care and quality service. Determine nursing priorities, planning patient care according to the skill mix of staff. Interpret the significance of the patient’s clinical observations and records, making decisions and planning in areas affecting patient care; reports promptly to medical or appropriate staff any matters which fall outside his/her responsibility. Investigate and reports on all aspects of patient management, including accidents and complaints, in line with hospital policy. Monitor clerical and legal documents completed by ward staff, ensuring they are accurate and legible. Assist with any approved clinical research programme and in the assessment of new equipment and technology
Leadership
In conjunction with the Sister/Charge Nurse is responsible for effective organisation of the department. Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with established procedure and the law. Ensure the safe use of equipment, ascertaining that staff understand how to operate the equipment are competent to do so and that the equipment is in safe working order. Understand the implications of the Health and Safety at Work Act, and maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff according to the hospital’s Health and Safety Policy. Report and records accidents/incidents and complaints to the Sister/Charge Nurse, according to the agreed policy and undertake further investigations as directed. Be competent in current emergency resuscitation techniques, both in theory and practice. Have a working knowledge of the fire regulations and procedures, ensuring appropriate action is taken in response to an emergency. In conjunction with the Sister/Charge Nurse, maintain budgetary control through an efficient and effective use of resources. Attend meetings and participate in working parties when required, developing effective links with colleagues for obtaining and giving information.
Undertake projects and initiate improvements in nursing care on the ward.
Education
In conjunction with the Sister/Charge Nurse, maintain a suitable learning environment for all grades of staff. Ensure that trained staff understand the educational objectives of all grades of staff, acting as a mentor to appropriate staff and assessing their performance. Encourage trained staff to undertake professional development, ensuring attendance at mandatory updating, as laid down by the Trust. Promote and provides health education for patients and their carers.
Maintain and enhances own knowledge through continuing education and training activities. Take part in an individual performance review, reviewing personal development and performance in consultation with line manager.
Management
Contribute to the recruitment and selection process. Conduct regular risk assessments and health and safety audits, action plan and achieve targets.
Applicant requirements
warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Registered Nurse with the NMC
* IV Passport
* Demonstrable post registration experience in a related field
* Experience working in the acute setting delivering direct patient care
* Management/taking charge of area experience
* Excellent understanding of medication and the administration of IV therapies
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* 5 GCSE's A-C
* Mentorship Qualification
Skills
Desirable criteria
* Cannulation and Venepuncture
* Aims course
* ILS
Documents
* Deputy Sister JD (, 720.3)PDFKB
Further details / informal visits contact
NameRudo GurureJob titleWard ManagerEmail address [email protected]Telephone number01932 722857 #J-18808-Ljbffr