Job summary
Employer heading
Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
You will be expected to work as part of a team as well as autonomously. Also on call on a rota basis is required once competence in apheresis is obtained.
Main duties of the job
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Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence based nursing care to a group of patients.
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Leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process.
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Deputise and take charge of the given area regularly in the absence of the Sister / Charge Nurse who has 24hour accountability and responsibility.
Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
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Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the ward team.
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Share responsibility with the Ward Manager to ensure that the highest standards of infection prevention and control are practiced at all times.
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Take due regard of the importance of the effect and consequence of the ward /care environment with regard to its physical, psychological and social effects on patients and care delivery.
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Ensure that the delivery of care to own patients and for all patients when in charge meet the standards determined by the Ward/Unit Manager and the Standards for Better Health.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• Ensure that the delivery of care to own patients and for all patients when in charge meet the standards determined by the Ward/Unit Manager and the Standards for Better Health.
• Share responsibility with the Ward/Unit Manager to ensure that the highest standards of infection prevention and control are practiced at all times.
• Contribute to the development of CMG and Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure compliance of self and others.
• Take due regard of the importance of the effect and consequence of the ward /care environment with regard to its physical, psychological and social effects on patients and care delivery.
• Promote, develop and implement patient and public involvement activities in the ward area, leading to service improvement.
• Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific
induction and competency programmes appropriate to role.
• Ensure own compliance and compliance of others with
regard to mandatory training and NMC professional re-
registration requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining up-to-date skills, knowledge
and competence, and awareness of professional issues.
please see job description/person specification for further details on the role
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- 3 years Post registration
Desirable criteria
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Cannulation/phlebotomy/CVAD trained
Desirable criteria
- Cancer/haematology experience
Job Role
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the role
Desirable criteria
- SACT trained
Essential
Essential criteria
- RGN
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Justine Debney
- Job title
- Ward Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0116 258 5263
- Additional information
Hannah Tiltman
Haematology Ambulatory Lead Nurse/Matron
07483966794
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