Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work on Ward F19. We are a 28 bedded ward caring for Trauma & Orthopaedics patients.
We have a caring and supportive team, dedicated to the continuing delivery of safe and effective care which is supported by our exceptional patient feedback. We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic and highly motivated to join our ward leadership team.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
The role of the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse on F19 is to support the team.
You will co-ordinate the ward, ensuring that patients are receiving safe and effective care utilising continuous communication with doctors, relatives and patients.
As a leader, the deputy is expected to support the nursing team throughout the shift and manage any issues or concerns as they arise.
You will work with the supportive ward leadership team to drive forward positive change on the ward. You will have dedicated management days to complete audits, appraisals, create action plans, and investigate incidences and to develop your leadership skills.
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
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 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person Specification
person specification
Essential
- current NMC registration
- experience working in trauma and orthopaedics
- effective communication skills
- holds a degree in Adult Nursing
Desirable
- mentorship or equivalent
- previous experience working at a management level
communication and relationship skills
Essential
- able to demonstrate effective communication both wriiten and verbal
- recognises strengths and limitations
Desirable
- able to prioritise workload
- able to show knowledge to current issues related to NHS polices
Person Specification
person specification
Essential
- current NMC registration
- experience working in trauma and orthopaedics
- effective communication skills
- holds a degree in Adult Nursing
Desirable
- mentorship or equivalent
- previous experience working at a management level
communication and relationship skills
Essential
- able to demonstrate effective communication both wriiten and verbal
- recognises strengths and limitations
Desirable
- able to prioritise workload
- able to show knowledge to current issues related to NHS polices
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).