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Job summary

Main area
Stroke Services
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
164-6758515
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
City Hospital
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/11/2024 23:59

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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Deputy Ward Sister / Charge Nurse.

Band 6

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic dynamic registered nurse to join our Stroke rehabilitation Unit, which is a friendly and supportive ward.

The post holder will have experience of working in an acute NHS setting,  with stroke experience desirable.  The post holder should have relevant leadership and management skills, be able to time manage and prioritise actions and should be  instrumental  in providing a high standard of nursing care. You should be able to demonstrate that you are a motivator and an influencer and be able to assist in developing the junior staff. 

We are looking for a nurse who can help develop the already excellent service provided on Daybrook ward.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as Deputy to the Ward Sister will be required to:

  • Act as the deputy to the ward sister regularly taking charge of the ward and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.
  • Be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non clinical governance.
  • Work flexibly as a member of the ward team and in support of the Ward Sister to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved. 

The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

 

Working for our organisation

Daybrook Ward provides rehabilitation for stroke patients.  We are a friendly professional and supportive team who work at the heart of the stroke service. 

 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience at band 5 for a minimum of 3 years
Desirable criteria
  • Recent or current experience within the specialty

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Formal leadership and management training

Education

Essential criteria
  • Current level one NMC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Diploma or degree in health/nursing related Studies Continuing professional development/ reflective profile

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Emilia Millward
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01159691169
Additional information

Ext. 72074

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