Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Peterborough

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Demonstrate clinical expertise and credibility and ensure delivery of high quality, evidence-based patient care is a priority through role modelling and leadership.
• Take appropriate action to address any shortfall, errors or omissions.
• Ensure robust and effective communication throughout the department.
• Investigate adverse events, near misses and complaints attached to the department.
• Encourage reflective practice.
• Organise and manage the staff and the department on a daily basis to ensure it reflects clinic scheduling and escalate any gaps or concerns.
• Explore new ways of working and developing systems to enhance patient care.

Person specification

Experience & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RN Adult or equivalent with current NMC registration
• Teaching/Mentoring qualification
• Diploma or Degree level studies or equivalent knowledge
• Demonstrable evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of NMC codes
• Demonstrative knowledge of clinical governance framework
• Knowledge of health and safety in a work environment
• Understanding of infection prevention and control and evidence of application
• Knowledge of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
• Knowledge of vulnerable adult and child protection issues

Key skills

Essential criteria

• Previous Orthopaedic knowledge & skills
• Strong evidence of behaviours aligned with the NWA values
• A team player able to work well with others & demonstrate commitment to team objectives and changes in practice
• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment
• English language (listening, reading, writing, speaking) proficiency at the level identified by the relevant regulatory body
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, able to deal with stressful and conflict situations demonstrating tact, diplomacy, persuasion as well as authority
• Good record keeping and written presentation skills
• Ability to problem solve, anticipate and forward plan
• Can effectively prioritise & co-ordinate own work and for all staff working on the ward
• IT and standard keyboard skills

Other requirements

Essential criteria

• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
• Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
• Professional appearance & behaviour
• Good previous attendance record
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check against vulnerable groups barred lists

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values - At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: