James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our peripatetic Ward 21 team in a leadership position. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Registered Nurse to join the team as a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting and monitoring of standards. He/she will support in the management responsibility for a team of nurses and will have specific responsibility for providing professional support and specialist nursing advice. The post holder will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care and will be designated to take charge of the ward on a regular basis.
Job responsibilities
To practice as a professional nurse, acting with confidence, authority and expertise. To be accountable for the assessment of care needs: the development, delivery and evaluation of nursing care for a named group of patients. To act as the patients advocate, ensuring a caring environment both physical and psychological. To act as an expert resource on clinical practice and take a supporting role in the supervision of staff. To evaluate current clinical practice and, through audit, lead a changing setting, maintaining and monitoring standards relating to clinical care delivery. To maintain accurate and legible records of care. Follow the Code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and ensure that all staff follow the code. To liaise with other health care workers within the hospital and community to promote health, welfare and care of patients. To lead a team approach to patient care with emphasis on clinical development. To take a lead role in research and research-based practice.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* ENB 998 (Preparation for mentorship) or equivalent Appropriate post registration clinical qualifications, eg Respiratory, General Medicine modules
* Diploma/degree in nursing studies or working towards
* Management/team leading qualification
Experience and Knowledge
* Extensive years' recent experience at Senior Staff Nurse level with at least one year in acute Medicine
* Extensive years' post registration experience
* Management experience and/or experience of leading a team.
Skills, Abilities and Competencies
* Broad Knowledge base
* Ability to demonstrate evidence of applying theory to practice
* Ability to lead and work effectively within a team
* Good interpersonal skills which engender effective working relationships with staff
* Accurate document presentation and attention to detail
* Basic IT skills
* Broad range of expanded roles
* Courteous and Respectful
* Kind and Helpful
* Responsive Communication
* Effective and Professional
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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