Job title - Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse.
Responsible to Sister/Charge Nurse
Accountable to Matron
Type of contract Permanent
Hours per week 37.5
Budgetary responsibility None
Manages Supports the Band 7s management of the Senior staff and
Foundation nurses, the unregistered workforce and students
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Nurses to join our team at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre.
After a recent skill mix review we have band 6 positions available within all of our busy and friendly clinical areas. We can offer full and part time hours and rotational posts would be considered.
The NOC offers the perfect opportunity to enhance and build on your existing skills developed at band 5 and to take the next step in your nursing career. The successful applicant will be a senior member of the nursing team and will act as a role model to junior staff and clinical leader. You will assist in the day to day operational management of the ward, ensuring effective flow of patients. You will also lead a small team of nurses and nursing assistants with the support of the ward sister; ensuring your staff receive an annual appraisal, and guidance in their professional development.
In return we can provide support, guidance and excellent professional development opportunities for you. Our Ward Sisters and Practice Development Team will work with you to reach your development goals. You will complete our Band 6 Development Course and will be encouraged to apply for our newly developed accredited PG Cert in Orthopaedic Practice. We believe in nurturing our staff and we will see you as our Ward Sister / Charge Nurses of the future – we will support and encourage to reach your full potential.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research. Find out more here
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospitalin Banbury.
Provide exceptional patient care which is underpinned by evidence based practice and OUH values.
Work in partnership with the patients’ family and friends to be actively involved in the caring process on behalf of the patient where agreed.
Manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.
Communicate effectively information to patients/relatives/carers/ and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate high standards of nursing care, reflecting the beliefs about professional nursing practice and patient care commensurate with The Oxford Model for Exemplary Professional Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the clinical area.
Undertake the responsibilities associated with being a mentor and preceptor reflecting the beliefs about professional nursing practice and patient care commensurate with the Oxford
Model for Exemplary Professional and Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
Demonstrably contribute towards the continuing development of professional nursing practice in the department.
Conduct oneself in a professional manner a
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Dec 2024
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