Deputy Ward Sister / Charge Nurse

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role is to deputise to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and to maintain the high standards of the Neonatal Unit and the quality of care given to babies and the environment of the unit, regularly taking charge to ensure the highest level of care.

Effective Leadership skills and the ability to be a positive role model is expected from this post at all times.

The post holder, will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and through experience and knowledge be able to support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance.

Working flexibly as a member of the unit team and in support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse is expected in order 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.

Person specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 1st level registered nurse
• Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Mentor/assessor qualification and/or Mentorship course and relevant teaching qualification
• Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
• NLS provider
• Competent in Medicines Management

Experience

Essential criteria

• Current critical care experience caring for Level 2/Level 3 patients
• Portfolio demonstrating continuous professional development
• Demonstrate experience teaching one to one and small groups
• Evidence of performance reviews
• Evidence of change management

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Able to deliver complex, sensitive information effectively
• Effective communicator with patients, carers, all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Can produce timely, accurate written/ electronic records/documents
• Evidence of presentation skills, use of PowerPoint or similar software
• Can minimise interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• Able to lead a team, prioritise and respond to planned and unplanned situations
• Ability to assess staff competence and confidence in clinical practice
• Make judgements and decisions regarding care planning and delivery

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Can prioritise and manage own time and workload and that of the team
• Able to action and appropriately disseminate Trust and NHS policies in the absence of the ward manager

Physical skills

Essential criteria

• Able to walk or stand for extended periods of time, e.g. throughout a shift
• Ability to frequently manoeuvre patients and medical equipment in confined/ awkward spaces

Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns and practices
• Ability to recognise and acknowledge stress in self and others and initiate appropriate support mechanisms

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 the 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.

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