Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients.
Leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process. There will be the opportunity to take charge of areas of the department and ensure they are managed efficiently, and that concerns or problems are escalated appropriately and timely to ensure the patients' journey is safe and efficient.
Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the department team. Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families. 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.
Closing date of applications: 11th February 2025
Interview date: 21st February 2025.
An opportunity has arisen for highly motivated individuals to apply for the role of Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse in the Emergency Department. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated nurses who possess excellent communication skills and enjoy a challenge to join our senior nursing team. Applicants must enjoy a fast-paced acute environment as well as having a keen interest in ensuring high-quality nursing standards are being delivered. You must have the skills required to work across all department areas and proven leadership skills.
This post will cover both days and nights.
Band 6
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
1. Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
2. On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
3. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Key Facts:
1. We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
2. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
3. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
4. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
5. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
6. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
7. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
8. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
At UHDB, we offer different ways to work flexibly to each and every one of our colleagues, many of whom already work flexibly at all sites of the Trust. For our roles, we are open to discussing the possibility of part-time/reduced hours/compressed hours/flexible start and finish times/fixed/flexible shifts/annualised hours/term time hours/hybrid working - working partly in the trust/partly at home.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check; however, having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
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