Job summary
An Exciting Opportunity Awaits You!
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dynamic team in Acute Medicine. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse to develop their skills and leadership abilities in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.
At King's Mill Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing the best care for our patients while supporting the growth and development of our staff. You'll have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a passionate team and access to ongoing training and career development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
1. Must be able to demonstrate attitudes and behaviours consistent with the Trust expectations
2. Flexible and adaptable
3. Caring
4. Enthusiastic and well motivated
5. Confidence
6. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
7. Demonstrable basic IT skills
8. Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
9. Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place
10. Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
11. Able to contribute to the development of implementation and monitoring of local objectives and action plans
12. Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
13. Competent and capable of using medical equipment
14. Able to undertake patient / non patient handling manoeuvres
Desirable
15. Audit or research within the clinical area
16. Providing staff with feedback on their individual performance and use of the knowledge and skills framework
17. Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others
18. Demonstrate effective resource management
19. Demonstrate knowledge of current issues related to NHS policies
20. Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills
21. Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
22. Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
Qualifications- Academic/ Craft/ Professional
Essential
23. First Level Registered Nurse, with NMC registration
24. Suitable teaching qualification / Mentoring Course
Desirable
25. Diploma or degree in health / nursing related studies
26. Continuing professional development / reflective profile
27. Completion of all local competency packages or has undertaken Working in New Ways Packages relevant to role and specialty
28. Formal leadership and management training
Further Training
Essential
29. Mandatory training and updates
30. Relevant post basic study specialist pathway
31. Evidence of moving and handling training
Desirable
32. Attendance at conferences / study days
33. QI / Sherwood6 Change Management Training
Experience
Essential
34. Significant post registration experience, including some experience within specialty
35. Significant experience at band 5
36. Supervision of non registered staff, pre registration and post basic students
37. Evidence of ability to mentor
38. Ability to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively
39. Demonstrate an understanding of the deputy sister / charge nurse role
Desirable
40. Research training / experience
41. Recent or current experience within the specialty
42. Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work
43. Evidence of formal teaching experience
44. Experience of leading a team
45. Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to effectively lead a team, prioritise workload of self and others, and effective time management skills
46. Successful implementation and management of a nursing change process
47. Understanding of the role of advocacy
Contractual Requirements
Essential
48. Enhanced DBS clearance
49. NMC registration and revalidation