Job summary
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. Must have previous experience with the NHS and Acute medicine.
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.
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.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define howwe treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and theNew Hospital Programme.
Will be based at Poole with expectation of cross site working. The whole service will be moving across to the Bournemouth site and so successful candidate will be expected to move to the Bournemouth site in January 2026.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excessmileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normalcommute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or Nationalterms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential Criteria
NMC Registered Nurse
Teaching Qualification, SLIP/Mentorship
Experience at Band 5 Level in relevant speciality within the NHS
Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
Demonstrable experience within relevant specialities
IT literate using hospital systems
Be able to retrieve relevant investigations
Understand the importance of admissions and discharges
Has knowledge of Acute Medicine protocols
Understand the roles of the Emergency department co-ordinator & the Clinical Site Team
Organisation & Planning skills
Ability to prioritise effectively
Time management
Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative.
Able to interact with all members of MDT
Influencing and negotiating skills
Be able to speak English as required to undertake the role
Able to prioritise and adapt to changing pressures of workload
Ability to adapt self to meet and support the needs of individual team members
To act as a professional role model
Be calm and able to cope under pressure
Be honest, open and aware of own limitations when maintaining patient safety and staff
Takes a fair and consistent approach to maintaining quality standards and outcomes
Able to recognise when needing to seek advice or support from peers or senior staff
Consistently demonstrate a supportive positive and motivational can do attitude
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential Criteria
NMC Registered Nurse
Teaching Qualification, SLIP/Mentorship
Experience at Band 5 Level in relevant speciality within the NHS
Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
Demonstrable experience within relevant specialities
IT literate using hospital systems
Be able to retrieve relevant investigations
Understand the importance of admissions and discharges
Has knowledge of Acute Medicine protocols
Understand the roles of the Emergency department co-ordinator & the Clinical Site Team
Organisation & Planning skills
Ability to prioritise effectively
Time management
Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative.
Able to interact with all members of MDT
Influencing and negotiating skills
Be able to speak English as required to undertake the role
Able to prioritise and adapt to changing pressures of workload
Ability to adapt self to meet and support the needs of individual team members
To act as a professional role model
Be calm and able to cope under pressure
Be honest, open and aware of own limitations when maintaining patient safety and staff
Takes a fair and consistent approach to maintaining quality standards and outcomes
Able to recognise when needing to seek advice or support from peers or senior staff
Consistently demonstrate a supportive positive and motivational can do attitude
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse with 2 years of experience
Desirable
- Post registration experience
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Basic It skills
- Non-IV and IV administration of medication
Knowledge
Essential
- knowledge of the conditions relevant to speciality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse with 2 years of experience
Desirable
- Post registration experience
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Basic It skills
- Non-IV and IV administration of medication
Knowledge
Essential
- knowledge of the conditions relevant to speciality
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
