Job summary
Employer heading
Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse
Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a deputy sister/charge nurse to join our friendly, highly motivated, dynamic and hard- working Emergency Gynaecology team on AGTU at QMC campus of NUH.
A passion for the delivery of high quality care is essential for supporting the needs of our patients. As a band 6 you will be required to be able to demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate others and deputise in the absence of the senior leadership team.
- You should have excellent interpersonal & communication skills
- Ability to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively
- Able to contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of local objectives and action plans
- Ability to make decisions and perform well under pressure
- Work collaboratively with external and internal colleagues to ensure patients are managed in line with SDEC principles.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert
This deputy sister/charge nurse role is essential to provide the safe and effective running of the AGTU clinical area, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team your role will involve providing direct care to patients as well as providing strong clinical leadership . Its essential you are empathic to the emotional needs of the women and their families attending GTU. As a deputy sister/charge nurse you will be expected to be able to provide expert knowledge of gynae and early pregnancy complications on a 24/7 basis, working all shift patterns including nights.
This post is suitable for staff who have emergency gynae and early pregnancy knowledge and experience. You must be confident and clinically competent to manage all areas of the service on a daily basis.
Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
AGTU is a clinical assessment triage area, caring for women experiencing gynaecological concerns and complications in early pregnancy. The team on the unit are exceptionally proud of what we do every day and we look forward to working with you. We work closely with A23 which is a 16 bedded inpatient ward
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see above job overview, main duties and the job description and person specification PDFs attached.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level one Adult NMC registration
- Relevant gynaecology / early pregnancy experience
- Evidence of continued professional development e.g. pain management, venepuncture & cannulation
Desirable criteria
- Diploma / Degree in health / nursing related studies
Experience
Essential criteria
- Supervision / mentoring experience & skills
- Experience of gynaecology / early pregnancy / bereavement pathways
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of link nurse / audit / project work
Communication & relationhsip skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise patients care/needs
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication
- IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of MDT working
- Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate an understanding of the deputy role
- Ability to interpret and analyse complex clinical and non-clinical information
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of data collection and analysis
- Demonstrates the ability to use initiative whilst understanding own limitations
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise own workload and recognise urgent and emergency situations
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to lead a team
Physical Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to perform a whole range of nursing duties
- Flexibility to work shift patterns across days/nights, week and weekend shifts
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of moving and handling training
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
- Janet Hagan
- Job title
- Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07812278447
- Additional information
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