Job summary
Employer heading
Deputy Sister - Day Surgery
NHS AfC: Band 6
Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers
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Job overview
DORSET COUNTY HOSPTIAL NHS TRUST
DAY SURGERY UNIT
DEPUTY SISTER/CHARGE NURSE OR
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL ODP BAND 6
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced Theatre Practitioner who has at least 2 years extensive working knowledge of a Day Surgery Theatre setting.
This is a permanent position and it will involve working on both the Dorset County Hospital and Weymouth Community sites.
Day Surgery is part of the Surgical Division and consists of 2 theatres, 2 recovery bays and adjacent ward areas in Dorset County Hospital, along with the Easton Eye Day Case Unit in the East wing part of the Hospital. In addition there is a satellite unit in Weymouth Community Hospital comprising one theatre, one recovery bay and an adjacent ward area. The department undertakes a wide range of surgery on a daily basis including Orthopaedics, General surgery, Colo-rectal surgery, Gynaecology, Breast surgery, Maxillo- Facial surgery, Urology and Special Dentistry.
Main duties of the job
Main tasks and responsibilities will be to support the Day Surgery Teams, the Unit Manager and promote high standards of evidence based patient care.
The successful applicant will also be expected to undertake HR duties and will directly line manage a team under them.
Applications are welcome from Theatre practitioners with at least 2 years relevant and up to date experience of working in a Day Surgery Theatre setting and candidates will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the concepts of Day Surgery.
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced nurse who has extensive working knowledge of the Day Surgery Unit setting.
For further information contact Principal ODP/DSU Manager Lisa Ismaili on ext. 3301
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 provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our 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.
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.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post registration experience at Band 5 in Day Surgery including nurse led discharge. An understanding of theatre utilisation and best practice tariff targets
- Experience of change and expansion of service to support Day Surgery development and theatre efficiency project
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of professional nursing issues
Skills,Abilities & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient day surgery practitioner
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to assist in establishing systems
- Evidence of an area of special interest
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Knowledge of clinical audit
- Evidence of critical appraisal skills
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa Ismaili
- Job title
- Day Surgery Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01305 253301
- Additional information
Principal ODP/DSU Manager Lisa Ismaili on ext. 3301
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