Deputy Sister - Chertsey, United Kingdom - Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Chertsey, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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To promote and help to manage delivery of a quality nursing service, setting and monitoring clinical standards.

To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

To work as a Team Leader and Deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse within the framework of team nursing based on internal night rotation and in accordance with the nursing philosophy of Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust.

To take lead responsibility for co-ordinating and facilitating the training, educational and development needs of staff

To take lead responsibility for an area of clinical practice appropriate to the ward environment.

Support the Ward Manager in leading and supervising a safe, high standard of nursing practice and the delivery of evidenced based patient care in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct, the Trust's Strategy for Nursing and Trust/Unit Policies and Procedures

Interpret the significance of the patient's clinical observations and records, making decisions and planning in areas affecting patient care; reports promptly to medical or appropriate staff any matters which fall outside his/her responsibility.

In conjunction with the Ward Manager is responsible for effective organisation of the ward/department.

On a day to day basis, manage the education of all staff, promoting competency via work based education.

Support ward staff to acquire the appropriate clinical competencies to deliver safe and effective patient care.

Ashford and St.

Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement

On-site Nurseries

On-site staff cafes

On-site parking

Support in career development

Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:

Support the Ward Manager in leading and supervising a safe, high standard of nursing practice and the delivery of evidenced based patient care in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct, the Trust's Strategy for Nursing and Trust/Unit Policies and Procedures.

Assist in the establishment, monitoring and evaluation of agreed standards of patient care and quality service.

Determine nursing care priorities, planning the delivery of patient care taking into account the skill mix of staff.

In conjunction with the Ward Manager is responsible for effective organisation of the ward/department.

Devise and implement teaching programmes, recognising that teaching is an integral part of the Nurse's role. Ensure ward development programmes compliment the wider Trust programmes provided to enhance staff development.