An opportunity has arisen for a full-time post as a Deputy Ward Leader on the Emergency Surgical Unit, working closely with The Same Day Surgical Assessment Unit.
The Emergency Surgical Unit is a busy emergency surgical receiving ward within Treliske Hospital. It works closely with The Emergency Department, GP services, and The Same Day Surgical Assessment Unit to look after Cornwall's acute surgical emergencies.
We are looking for someone who can lead, motivate, and enthuse the team to deliver high-quality care in what can sometimes be a very busy environment.
You will gain numerous skills whilst working on the unit, managing the care of the acute surgical patients. High priority is creating bed flow between the lounge, emergency department, and the ward. Close communication with the ward, bed managers, and doctors is essential to ensure the safety of the patient at all times.
This position is a working 37.5 hours per week. Days, Nights, Weekends, and Bank Holidays.
Main duties of the job
* To provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team and ensure the provision of high-quality nursing care to patients and carers.
* To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner.
* To assist in the safe, effective, and efficient management of the department within allocated resources.
* To promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence-based practice.
* The deputy ward sister/charge nurse will have delegated responsibility for the running of the unit in the absence of the manager in the following areas such as staff recruitment and retention, delivery of care plans and risk assessments, medication management, and the development of the service. Included in this role will be management and administration functions to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the unit.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
* Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
* 2 years post-registration experience
Desirable
* Degree in Health Studies
Experience
Essential
* Significant post-grad experience
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
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