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Job summary

Main area
Trauma and Orthopaedics
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Secondment: 12 months (37.5 hours per week full time)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
164-6792942
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queens Medical Centre
Town
nottingham
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/11/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to work on Ward F19.  We are a 28 bedded ward caring for Trauma & Orthopaedics patients.

We have a caring and supportive team, dedicated to the continuing delivery of safe and effective care which is supported by our exceptional patient feedback.  We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic and highly motivated to join our ward leadership team.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse on F19 is to support the team.

You will co-ordinate the ward, ensuring that patients are receiving safe and effective care utilising continuous communication with doctors, relatives and patients.

As a leader, the deputy is expected to support the nursing team throughout the shift and manage any issues or concerns as they arise.                         

You will work with the supportive ward leadership team to drive forward positive change on the ward. You will have dedicated management days to complete audits, appraisals, create action plans, and investigate incidences and to develop your leadership skills.  

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

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Person specification

person specification

Essential criteria
  • current NMC registration
  • experience working in trauma and orthopaedics
  • effective communication skills
  • holds a degree in Adult Nursing
Desirable criteria
  • mentorship or equivalent
  • previous experience working at a management level

communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria
  • able to demonstrate effective communication both wriiten and verbal
  • recognises strengths and limitations
Desirable criteria
  • able to prioritise workload
  • able to show knowledge to current issues related to NHS polices

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderadded for NUHArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.NHS Rainbow badge

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
Lindsey Martin
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01159249924
Additional information

ext 89019

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