Deputy Charge Nurse - Secondment

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Nurse to cover a 12 month Secondment on the Acute medical Unit at Poole hospital.

The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of flow, patient safety and staff on this busy Acute Medical Unit.

You will be able to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and skills including being proficient in extended clinical roles expected in the care of the acute patient.

As a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse it is expected you can make justified decisions in the absence of the Sister, and assist in the development of nurse-led services.

You will need to be able to work well under pressure and build strong communication links with the Clinical Site Team, Emergency Department, Management and the Multi-Disciplinary Teams. You will oversee a designated team of staff for whom you will organise and be responsible for training, appraisal, support and development, as well as addressing and resolving complaints and adverse incidents.

Based at: Poole

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

They will be responsible for the safe co-ordination of the Acute Medical Unit on a shift to shift basis ensuring patient flow is maintained in a timely fashion.

They will be responsible for maintain the safety of the unit on a shift by shift basis, escalating any issues to the Band 7 team within hours or to clinical site out of hours.

They will deliver planned care to a group of patients working within the standards of proficiency out lined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and in accordance with Trust policies and protocols.

They will demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide support/guidance to less experienced staff/learners within the clinical environment as needed.

They will be responsible for a team of junior staff, ensuring they have timely appraisals and training needs are up to date.

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UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.