Job summary University Hospitals Dorset have an exciting opportunity which has arisen for a band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge nurse to work as part of a small team on a newly created day unit on Royal Bournemouth Hospital site. This unit will provide much needed day care for Interventional Radiology patients. Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job The post holder will provide specialist nursing care to patients who are undergoing IR procedures. To provide a high standard of quality care and patient experience without direct supervision across the IR day care unit. To practice autonomously (within the requirements of UHD and the NMC code of practice) and be responsible and accountable for safe, compassionate person-centred evidence-based nursing that respects and maintains dignity and human rights. Take charge of the unit on a daily basis - ensuring an efficient and safe flow of patients. To support the Clinical Lead in the leadership, management and organisation of the IR Day Case Unit. Assist in developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment for the on-going professional development of registered staff. To support the Trust strategy of delivering a quality healthcare service for patients and their families. To work within and to support the Trust objectives and the ward department philosophy and standards. 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 are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site 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 about this at interview. Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 153-SP04180 Job locations Royal Bournemouth Hospital Castle Lane East Bournemouth BH7 7DW Job description Job responsibilities To support the day to day running of the IR Day Case unit, to ensure that patients arewell cared for, safe and that procedure lists run on time and efficiently. To ensure high standards of safety and quality are adhered to on the unit, alwaysputting the patient first and protecting them from harm. Facilitate high quality individualised care to patients during their care pathway. Will be visible, accessible and promote nursing professional standards within the unit and act as a role model to other nursing staff. Will demonstrate excellent communication skills and will be responsible for assisting the Clinical Lead in the day-to-day line management of the nursing team, ensuring an effective skill mix to support services and at all times. Will work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead and others within the team, fully supporting current service provision and proposed or planned expansion of services. Will address issues relating to the resourcing of staff or contingency plans to maintain optimal operational services, e.g. sickness cover. Job description Job responsibilities To support the day to day running of the IR Day Case unit, to ensure that patients arewell cared for, safe and that procedure lists run on time and efficiently. To ensure high standards of safety and quality are adhered to on the unit, alwaysputting the patient first and protecting them from harm. Facilitate high quality individualised care to patients during their care pathway. Will be visible, accessible and promote nursing professional standards within the unit and act as a role model to other nursing staff. Will demonstrate excellent communication skills and will be responsible for assisting the Clinical Lead in the day-to-day line management of the nursing team, ensuring an effective skill mix to support services and at all times. Will work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead and others within the team, fully supporting current service provision and proposed or planned expansion of services. Will address issues relating to the resourcing of staff or contingency plans to maintain optimal operational services, e.g. sickness cover. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oNMC Registered nurse, educated to diploma or degree level oTeaching and assessing course, Mentorship in practice course or NMC supervising learners in practice approved Desirable oEvidence of a post registration qualification or approved training course related to surgery or interventional radiology or in leadership and management Experience Essential oExperience in Interventional Radiology (or a similar interventional speciality) or surgical ward experience or working in a day case unit oLeading staff skills Desirable Management experience Technical Skills Competencies Essential oAbility to demonstrate professional knowledge and expertise underpinning transferable general nursing duties. oIV cannulation oMedication and prescription management non-IV and IV medication and blood products Desirable oRecruitment and Selection skills oAppraisal skills oConscious Sedation skills oSkills for accessing data bases relating to radiology information systems Knowledge Essential ooShows a good understanding of peripheral vascular disease, urology and gastro-intestinal disease oEvidence and awareness for leadership/management skills and experience with implementing change oContinuous staff development oUnderstanding of Trust Policies and NHS Policies on Quality Improvement projects oTrust Quality Strategies oAwareness of patient experience, quality and safety agenda's that support Governance Frameworks Desirable oInvolvement in policy and SOP development oImplementation of service development and changes Person Specification Qualifications Essential oNMC Registered nurse, educated to diploma or degree level oTeaching and assessing course, Mentorship in practice course or NMC supervising learners in practice approved Desirable oEvidence of a post registration qualification or approved training course related to surgery or interventional radiology or in leadership and management Experience Essential oExperience in Interventional Radiology (or a similar interventional speciality) or surgical ward experience or working in a day case unit oLeading staff skills Desirable Management experience Technical Skills Competencies Essential oAbility to demonstrate professional knowledge and expertise underpinning transferable general nursing duties. oIV cannulation oMedication and prescription management non-IV and IV medication and blood products Desirable oRecruitment and Selection skills oAppraisal skills oConscious Sedation skills oSkills for accessing data bases relating to radiology information systems Knowledge Essential ooShows a good understanding of peripheral vascular disease, urology and gastro-intestinal disease oEvidence and awareness for leadership/management skills and experience with implementing change oContinuous staff development oUnderstanding of Trust Policies and NHS Policies on Quality Improvement projects oTrust Quality Strategies oAwareness of patient experience, quality and safety agenda's that support Governance Frameworks Desirable oInvolvement in policy and SOP development oImplementation of service development and changes 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Bournemouth Hospital Castle Lane East Bournemouth BH7 7DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)