Job overview
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge nurse to join the team on SDEC.
The role will offer you the opportunity to join us and coordinate the team on a daily basis in the absence of the departmental senior nurse. Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) team work closely with the Advanced Care Practitioners in supporting the Acute Physicians and Surgical Consultants in admission avoidance of emergency medical and surgical admissions. This role will include coordinating with the Emergency Department and the Acute Admissions Unit (Evershot) to enable safe patient flow, ensuring patients are seen within a timely manner.
Main duties of the job
* To manage the department on a shift basis in the absence of departmental senior nurse.
* Work with the Senior Sister to provide leadership and development to the nursing team, ensuring equality, diversity and patient rights and safety are promoted.
* To provide care to a group of patients in accordance with the NMC/AHP code of professional conduct, Trust policies and procedures.
* Liaise with the MDT including CSM & ED to enable safe patient flow across the hospital ensuring patients are seen within a timely manner and are in a clinically appropriate setting.
* Ensuring clinical governance guidelines are adhered to, including risk management and the use of audits to improve patient satisfaction and safety.
* To perform procedures such as, but not limited to, ECG’s, cannulation, venepuncture, male and female catheterisation as well as wound management.
* To contribute to the achievement of the Trust 4hour ED target.
* Promote admission avoidance when supporting the Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP’s), ensuring that patient flow is optimised.
Working for our organisation
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
As a trust we are support a number of overseas applicants into UK based roles.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Person specification
Education, Qualification & Training
Essential criteria
* Registered Nurse//Paramedic
* Evidence of CPD
* Immediate Life Support Training/ ALS
* Cannulation/Venepuncture
Desirable criteria
* Teaching & Mentoring qualification
* Relevant speciality qualification experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
* 2 years post registration experience with previous experience in an Acute Hospital setting
Desirable criteria
* Understanding of professional nursing issues
* Managerial/leadership experience preferable
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
* Evidence of ability to practice/develop as a proficient practitioner
* Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
* Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality and required standards for documentation and records management both paper and electronic
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
* Evidence of an area of special interest
* Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills
* Evidence of ability to develop critical appraisal skills
* Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements and audit
Our Mission
Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.
Our Vision
Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
Our Values
Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence
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 all under-represented groups.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.