Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward A9 - Peterborough

Job description

Job summary

We would like to invite you to become part of the Diabetes and Endocrinology team at Peterborough City Hospital. We are a very friendly and welcoming team, who strive to provide the best high-quality care to our patients. The team has its very own enthusiastic consultants and nurses who provide the very best patient centred specialised care.

*** Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***

Main duties of the job

We are currently looking to recruit a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join our friendly team. The ideal candidate for this position would be a highly motivated, flexible, dynamic, caring and experienced Registered Nurse. You will have the ability to work autonomously as well as having good organisational and communication skills. You would be helping to manage the day to day running of the ward and supporting the Ward Manager with all aspects of managing the ward team and developing their skills and competence.

You will be fully supported by the matron, ward manager and other band 6's that work regularly on the floor alongside the team, embedding the highest level of nursing skills and care. We strive to promote a friendly and supportive environment where learning from each other is paramount.

About us

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see detailed job description and person specification for additional information regarding this post.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see detailed job description and person specification for additional information regarding this post.

Person Specification

Professional qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse. 24 months experience of speciality and or relevant post registration course
• Teaching qualification.
• ILS Provider.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of: Accountability & responsibility, Evidence based practice, Clinical supervision, Ability to lead a clinical area/service
• Awareness of current developments in healthcare and professional nursing relevant to the post.
• Awareness of role of audit and research in effecting change in nursing practice.
• Ability to function as part of the multi professional team.
• Can demonstrate the clinical decision making process. Ability to assess the competence of others.
• Evidence based Practice

Skills

Essential

• Communication: Verbal, Non verbal, Written

Desirable

• Leadership Course

Other

Essential

• A team leader who shows Initiative and is a pro-active problem solver.

Person Specification
Professional qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse. 24 months experience of speciality and or relevant post registration course
• Teaching qualification.
• ILS Provider.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of: Accountability & responsibility, Evidence based practice, Clinical supervision, Ability to lead a clinical area/service
• Awareness of current developments in healthcare and professional nursing relevant to the post.
• Awareness of role of audit and research in effecting change in nursing practice.
• Ability to function as part of the multi professional team.
• Can demonstrate the clinical decision making process. Ability to assess the competence of others.
• Evidence based Practice

Skills

Essential

• Communication: Verbal, Non verbal, Written

Desirable

• Leadership Course

Other

Essential

• A team leader who shows Initiative and is a pro-active problem solver.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

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