Job overview
Do you have a passion for care of the elderly, looking for the opportunity for career progression?
Are you looking to enhance your leadership skills, management skills, communication and team building skills?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse on Cherry Ward. Cherry Ward specialises in care of the elderly, having 28 beds, caring for patients with multiple conditions such as dementia, sepsis, chest infections, diabetes, heart failure, Parkinson's and many other long term health conditions.
If you are looking for the opportunity for career development and to enhance your leadership, managerial skills and be an inspiring role model for our team, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
The job holder will play an essential role assisting the Sister/Charge Nurse in teaching the nursing teams throughout the 24 hour period.
As an experienced nurse, the job holder will co-ordinate activities on the
ward/department ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the ward/department.
You will play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the
development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
The job holder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based
practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of the ward/department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
· Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.
· The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting (Only applicable to registered roles) - inaccuracies in NMC PIN details will mean your application will not be progressed
· Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
3. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
4. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
5. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
6. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
7. 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 your 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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
8. Registered Nurse Level 1
9. Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
10. At least 18 months at Band 5 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
11. 12 months experience working with respiratory patients
Training
Essential criteria
12. Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months
Desirable criteria
13. Understanding of the training needs in relation to the post