Deputy Sister Urology Opd - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Nottingham, United Kingdom

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Description
Band 6


Main area

  • CAS Urology
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Grade

  • Band 6
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Contract

  • Permanent
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Hours

  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (N/A)
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Site

  • City Hospital
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Town

  • Nottingham
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Salary
- £33,706 - £40,588 Dependant on experience
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Salary period

  • Yearly
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Closing

  • 08/01/2023 23:59Job overview
The post holder will act as Deputy to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse He/she will be required to:

Act as the deputy to the ward sister/charge nurse regularly taking charge of the department and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.


Be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance.


Work flexibly as a member of the ward team and in support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.

The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Assess the care needs of patients and develop a programme of care which is evaluated and amended as appropriate.

Utilises and integrates evidence into practice

Main duties of the job


G6 Support the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in ensuring the development and on-going management of work rosters that provide appropriate safe staff cover.


G6 Participate in the recruitment and selection process for staff in collaboration

with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse as appropriate.


Core 5 Support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in the management of ward or department budget, to ensure effective use of resources and a balanced budget at the end of each year.


Core 5 Encourage ward/department staff to be involved in the management of resources, by effective use of clinical and non-clinical supplies and understanding of financial issues.


Core 4 Contribute to the work of time limited committees and project groups.


HWB 6 Ensure that, where applicable, information is maintained and kept in an appropriate place and that accurate records are maintained and stored in accordance with Trust and national policy.


Core 4 Be a major instrument of change within the clinical area in response to clinical incidents and/or demands.


G6 Participate in acting-up rota as required, holding the directorate/floor bleep as necessary.

Working for our organisation

The Urology Outpatients is a busy department and we always strive to provide the best patient care.

We are a supportive team and aim to constantly improve our service to meet the highest of standards.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities


HWB 2/5 Ensure high quality, evidence-based care is offered to patients and, in collaboration with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, identify the common issues which affect the quality of care, devising clear action plans to address any shortcomings ensuring agreed action is undertaken.


Core 4 In collaboration with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, ensure that the patient has a satisfactory experience by evaluating patient processes and redesigning the pathway of care.


Core 5 Improve and maintain standards of essential (basic) nursing care by working with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and using tools such as clinical benchmarking.


Core 4 Support the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in ensuring clinical audit takes place in line with the Trust's requirements to improve practice.


HWB 6 During regular clinical sessions, act as a role model and teacher, working alongside other staff including visiting all patients in the ward in the absence of the Ward Sister.


Core 3 Work with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to identify hazards relating to clinical and non-clinical risks and undertake identified risk assessments. Ensure that junior staff also see this as important by maintaining a culture which will support the delivery of both clinical and non-clinical governance within the ward or department.


Core 3 Along with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, support the ward or department team in completing appropriate risk assessments and develop action plans accordingly in order to provide a safe environment for the delivery of high quality patient care.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Current Level one NMC registration Competent in medicines management
Desirable criteria

  • Diploma or degree in health/nursing related studies. Continuing professional development/reflective profile. Completion of local competency packages. Have a suitable Teaching & Assessing Qualification. Possession of a mentoring course. Formal Leadership & Management Training
Experience

Essential criteria

  • Experience of delivering nursing care to Urology patients. Suitable amount of experience at Band 5. Supervision of nonregistered staff, prere
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