We are looking to recruit highly motivated Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to work in our nursing leadership team in at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust (NUH). To help lead and develop the well-established team of nurses within NUH Endoscopy. The services operates across the whole of NUH, at Nottingham Treatment Centre, City Hospital Campus and Queens Medical Centre Campus.
The Deputy sister/ Charge nurse will be based at Nottingham City Hospital. But it is a requirement that all staff members will work across the three sites when required. The role requires forward thinking staff, with some leadership skills. Who are enthusiastic and who can ensure that the highest standards of care are met. You will be pro-active in the professional development of the nursing team and will need to demonstrate the ability to manage both acutely ill and chronically ill patients, alongside co-ordinating the clinical area and nursing teams.
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert. The successful candidate will be required to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week.
Successful candidates must have excellent communication skills along with the ability to prioritise key tasks and should be able to learn new skills if required in a highly technical speciality.
You will Deputise for the ward Manager, and support them in leading the team, managing the clinical area, maintaining NUH/Endoscopy standards and being a role model to others. You will also be required to lead & manage a smaller team of Band 5, Band 3, and Band 2. In aspect such as training, wellbeing, appraisals and supporting them in their work life balance.
You will also be expected to lead on number of projects and link roles. As delegated by your, and with support of your Manager.
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.
Your role as a Band 6 Deputy, will be critical in supporting the Unit Manager and the Endoscopy Service. Maintaining high standards of Patient care, Patient safety, Staff experience & NUH values and standards. This you will achieve with professionalism, dedication and displaying passion in your responsibility and accountability for your role as a Leader.
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
This advert closes on Saturday 15 Mar 2025