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Job summary

Main area
Spines
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
164-6814997
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
NUH, QMC Campus
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/12/2024 23:59

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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Deputy Ward Sister / Charge Nurse - Ward D8

Band 6

Job overview

An exciting  opportunity has arisen for the challenging and rewarding role of Deputy Ward Sister / Charge Nurse on Ward D8 - Spinal Ward at the Queens Medical Centre Campus of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, sitting within the Division of Surgery.

We are seeking an individual who can drive high standards of patient – centred care in a challenging environment whilst being approachable and proactive to the needs of patients and staff. 

D8 is a busy spinal ward that provides excellent nursing care to patients from a large area of the East Midlands. The ward has a high profile within the Surgical Division, having a track record of developing innovative nursing practice initiatives and a reputation for forward thinking.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary, you’ll need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

You will be self-driven, innovative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will also be highly motivated with a desire to provide the highest standards of care, whilst demonstrating clear leadership. You will provide support and supervision of nursing and non-nursing staff.

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Ensuring that the standards and quality of care given are maintained to a high standard, to include hotel service provision and the environment in which care is delivered.

Have responsibility in ensuring that patients and users are involved in their care.

Providing visible evidence that their feedback is used to maintain standards or implement improvements that have an effect on their care.

Be an effective leader and role model, providing regular direct clinical care, in addition to ensuring effective use of non-clinical time to support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance, facilitating the modernisation of patient services.

Work clinically as a member of the team administering treatments ensuring standards are being maintained, evaluated and where necessary improved

Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required.

The post holder is required to hold a valid 1st level registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Current level one NMC registration
  • Relevant post-basic study relevant to specialty
  • Possession of a Mentoring Course
Desirable criteria
  • Diploma or degree in health/nursing related Studies
  • Formal leadership and management training

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and post basic students
  • Evidence of ability to mentor
  • Ability to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively
Desirable criteria
  • Recent or current experience within the specialty

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential criteria
  • Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties
  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Can minimise interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the deputy sister/charge nurse role
  • Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate leadership skills & ability to effectively lead a team

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gemma McCormack
Job title
Matron for Spines
Email address
[email protected]
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