Main area Children's Nurse Grade NHS AFC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours 30 hours per week (Job share/part time will be considered for the right candidate) Job ref 358-6945105-W&C
Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Ward 10, Leicester Royal Infirmary Town Leicester Salary Per annum, pro rata Closing 06/05/2025 23:59
Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse
NHS AFC: Band 6
Job overview
Ward 10 is a busy surgical ward with capacity for 20 patients. The ward predominantly specialises in bowel and renal surgery. The ward is also busy accepting patients presented through the Paediatric Emergency department with a wide variety of medical conditions. This provides staff with an environment for continuous learning and development.
As a Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse you will work closely with the Ward Sister to ensure that our patients consistently receive high quality care. This will be achieved through role modelling high quality care, supervising and supporting junior team members, working closely with the multi-disciplinary team to optimise our patient's well-being and positive patient and family experience.
You will also be responsible for undertaking audits to evidence our care, and service development projects whilst also supporting the Ward Sister with management aspects of the ward including sickness absence, appraisals, recruitment and performance management.
Main duties of the job
1. Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence based nursing care to a group of patients
2. Leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process
3. Maintain specialist clinical competence including taking charge in the absence of the Ward/Unit Manager who has 24 hours accountability and responsibility
4. Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care
5. Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the ward team
6. Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families
7. Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development, and mentorship of other staff
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
* Evidence of Post registration professional development
* Clinical Leadership Programme
* High dependency University module or equivalent
Experience
* Experience working within a Paediatric setting
* Experience as Nurse in Charge
* Management of conflict; Infection prevention; Tissue Viability; Audit experience/research skills; Experience of Patient and Public Involvement in service delivery
* Knowledge/experience of caring for children with complex comorbidities
* Surgical experience
Communication and Relationship Skills
* Evidence of effective communication as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Uses initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a team
* Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources
* Demonstrates the ability to prioritise and implement and use new ways of working
* Basic knowledge of budgetary management
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
Commitment to Trust Values
* Demonstrates behaviours consistent with the Trust's values and behaviours
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
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