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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the outpatient department. We are looking for a motivated and dynamic team player to take up the role of Deputy Sister.
This role is in our Main Outpatients department at Poole. Outpatients is a busy department seeing patients of all ages and looking after many different specialities. Outpatients is a large part of the patient pathway into the hospital, whether it is their first appointment, a follow-up appointment, or for a minor procedure. Our nursing team is there to support them throughout.
If you have excellent communication skills and really care about supporting patients within a clinic setting, we have a brilliant opportunity within our friendly outpatients team.
Main Duties of the Job
* To assist the Outpatient department Sister and Matron in providing an efficient, cost-effective, and quality service, ensuring best practice in accordance with trust policies and procedures.
* To take responsibility for the Outpatient department in the absence of the Sister or as required.
* Work autonomously undertaking holistic assessment and examination to implement management plans for patients in speciality nurse-led clinics.
* To assist in the management and organisation of the Outpatient departments.
* To assist in the future development of the outpatient department, leading and coordinating a team to ensure the delivery of effective nursing care to patients and their families, reflecting the UHD Values and the Poole Approach.
* Participate in the supervision, assessment, and development of staff and students through performance review, clinical supervision, and teaching in a variety of settings, acting as a resource for education and development within the service.
* To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.
* Use specialist knowledge and skills to provide healthcare to patients attending the Outpatient department and lead on the development of new and current Outpatient Nurse-led services and clinics.
About Us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases, this means that services may move sites this year or next, either temporarily or long-term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Pay Scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Part-time
Job Locations
Poole Hospital, Poole, BH15 2JB
Job Responsibilities
* To be a role model for nursing staff by ensuring good and safe practice at all times.
* Promote and facilitate a patient-centred approach to care, setting, monitoring, and maintaining standards of nursing care.
* Deliver specialised care in keeping with the needs and wishes of patients and their families.
* Provide complex wound care and dressings demonstrating current evidence-based practice in Nurse-led clinics and at the request of the speciality clinicians.
* Work autonomously undertaking holistic assessment and examination to implement management plans for patients in speciality nurse-led clinics.
* Maintain clinical credibility through best practice. Utilise the findings of nursing research to optimise high-quality evidence-based care and disseminate relevant information to staff.
* Review, develop, and initiate practice development and protocols according to patient needs.
* Provide specialist information, advice, support, and education to both patients and carers regarding patients' treatment.
* Liaise with other healthcare professionals regarding the needs of patients and implement appropriate action.
* Apply and evaluate research and development findings in nursing practice to improve the standards of care delivered.
* Act as a link nurse for specific aspects of clinical practice in accordance with the needs of the department and personal special interests.
* Be accountable for own professional practice and responsible for acquiring, developing, and maintaining competencies and skills.
* In an emergency situation, the nurse will be required to respond speedily and swiftly for the patient's well-being, supporting junior staff during and after any emergency situation.
* Ensure the safe custody and administration of medicines in accordance with established Trust procedures and policy.
* Be accountable for actions and comply with NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives & Health Visitors.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* 1st level registration currently registered with NMC.
* Basic management course/B-tec or equivalent.
* Learning, Teaching, and Assessing in Clinical Practice (Mentorship) or equivalent.
Experience Essential
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in Outpatients department at previous grade.
* Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience.
* Experience of leading, motivating, and supporting a team.
* Experience of delegating workload and monitoring progress.
* Able to demonstrate managing and leading change.
* Experience of monitoring clinical practice.
* Evidence of professional development.
Skills Competencies Essential
* Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
* Excellent communication/listening skills.
* Decision-making skills - clinical and non-clinical.
* Ability to accept responsibility for a department. Proven delegation skills.
* Expert knowledge and experience of complex dressings and comprehensive wound care.
* Knowledge of the specialist practice area.
Requirements Specific to the Role Essential
* Availability to work flexibly to suit the needs of the service.
* Demonstrate decisiveness in decision-making.
* Change management skills.
* Reliable, enthusiastic, and motivated.
Personal Attributes Interpersonal Skills Essential
* Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
* Supportive to others.
* Friendly and approachable manner.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer Details
Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Poole Hospital, Poole, BH15 2JB
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers
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