Job overview
We are looking for a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse for Shawford Ward based at our Winchester Hospital
You will be willing to help lead our team to provide high quality, safe nursing care to respiratory patients working closely alongside the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure optimal care, utilising evidence based practice and treatment modalities.
Main duties of the job
What we are looking for:
1. Enthusiasm, passion and a desire to provide excellent nursing care for our patients.
2. Experienced nurses with an interest in acute medicine, respiratory and end of life care.
What we would like to offer:
3. Enhanced skills in Respiratory Care including the use of Non-Invasive Ventilation and looking after patients with alternative airways.
4. Opportunity to develop a range of skills from the management of a deteriorating patient to care for those at End of Life.
5. Fun, dynamic, compassionate team who will support your growth and development as a Staff Nurse whether you have experience in respiratory medicine or looking to build upon existing skills.
6. A great day-to-day working experience with strong leadership and an experienced Senior nursing team. We have a clear sense of direction and an exciting vision for the future of our ward.
Working for our organisation
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
7. Professional UK registration e.g. NMC, HPC
8. Project managament experience
9. Formal training &/or experience in mentorship
Desirable criteria
10. Enhanced communication courses
11. Additional Post graduate learning in specialist field including masters degree or working towards
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
12. Significant post reg experience (1) acute experience (1)
13. Evidence of implementing significant changes or service developments that promote good practice
Desirable criteria
14. ILS course
15. Experience of project management for policy development or large scale projects
Skills & Ability
Essential criteria
16. Ability to lead mdt and organise shift
17. Able to deliver formal and informal learning sessions to all groups of professionals
Desirable criteria
18. Highly specialised skills in respiratory
19. Ability to problem solve
Others
Essential criteria
20. Highly self motivated and efficient
21. Ability to work within a rapidly changing environment