Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

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Job summary

The RAU is a 20 bed admissions unit developed for the assessment of respiratory patients. Patients can be referred for assessment if they are thought to be experiencing a respiratory illness. Patients can be referred from the community or other areas of the hospital. The post holder will triage these calls and co-ordinate the unit.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our senior management nursing team within Respiratory Medicine on theRespiratory Assessment Unit(RAU)as a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager

Main duties of the job

Triaging admissions, leading the nursing team, working alongside the medical team. Supporting junior staff and student nurses.

Supporting the ward manager in their duties ie. eroster, DATIX, appraisals etc.

About us

Our Promises:Our PatientsWe will ensure our patients receive consistently high quality, safe care with outstanding outcomes and experience

Our PeopleWe will build on our position as an employer of choice; with an engaged, developed and empowered team that puts patient care at the heart of everything it does

Our PlacesWe will invest in our estate, equipment and digital infrastructure to support the delivery of high quality patient care

Our PartnersWe will support the improvement of the health of the communities we serve through strong system leadership and innovative partnerships to deliver integrated models of care

Our PerformanceWe will consistently achieve our performance standards and make the best use of resources that contribute to an affordable healthcare system

Our PotentialWe will deliver world-class research and education and transform health through innovation

Details

Date posted

26 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

164-5492896

Job locations

Nottingham City Hospital

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate should be motivated and have the ability to inspire staff and have previous experience and evidence of implementing changes and embedding good practise into the culture of our department. It is essential that you are able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to support the development of the stroke service. The successful applicant needs to have excellent organisational and time management skills with an aptitude for problem solving. You must have excellent clinical knowledge and skills, demonstrated through completion of competency packages . You will need to be a good communicator, be self-motivated, provide high standards of clinical skills and have the ability to influence and drive innovative practice within a face growing and exciting speciality setting.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate should be motivated and have the ability to inspire staff and have previous experience and evidence of implementing changes and embedding good practise into the culture of our department. It is essential that you are able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to support the development of the stroke service. The successful applicant needs to have excellent organisational and time management skills with an aptitude for problem solving. You must have excellent clinical knowledge and skills, demonstrated through completion of competency packages . You will need to be a good communicator, be self-motivated, provide high standards of clinical skills and have the ability to influence and drive innovative practice within a face growing and exciting speciality setting.

Person Specification

NMC registered nurse

Essential

  • Current level one NMC registration

Experience

Essential

  • respiratory experience

Communication and relationship skilss

Essential

  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
Person Specification

NMC registered nurse

Essential

  • Current level one NMC registration

Experience

Essential

  • respiratory experience

Communication and relationship skilss

Essential

  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham City Hospital

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham City Hospital

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Sister

Rebecca Burt

rebecca.burt@nuh.nhs.uk

01159691169

Details

Date posted

26 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

164-5492896

Job locations

Nottingham City Hospital

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


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