Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly-driven and enthusiastic individual to undertake a 12 month secondment to become at Deputy Sister (B6), on a Ward 21 Trauma and Orthopaedics.
The successful candidate will need to support learning amongst students and more junior staff in a ward environment, including identifying individual's development needs and encouraging optimal experience amongst staff.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for experienced registered nurses who are passionate about providing excellent patient care within a vibrant and motivated teamand able to demonstrate strong leadership and managerial skills. This is a challenging fast-paced working environment, caring for a diverse patient group, which will enable you tofurther develop yourclinical knowledge and skill set. Furthermore, interested individuals must possess excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills, be organised, hardworking, and have avision forthe continuing development of the service and the skills, enthusiasm and drive to undertake this exciting and challenging role. You will be expected to work day shift with occasional night duty, coordinating a 30 bedded ward.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Have the lead role for the development of clinical/educational practice in the ward environment.
- Support the Band 7 in day to day management of the unit.
- To assist the Band 7 in the ongoing financial management of the ward.
- To assist the Band 7 in the recruitment and selection of staff.
- To be responsible in the setting and maintaining of high standards of patient care.
- Support the development of education and training within the unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Have the lead role for the development of clinical/educational practice in the ward environment.
- Support the Band 7 in day to day management of the unit.
- To assist the Band 7 in the ongoing financial management of the ward.
- To assist the Band 7 in the recruitment and selection of staff.
- To be responsible in the setting and maintaining of high standards of patient care.
- Support the development of education and training within the unit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level qualification
- Teaching Certificate
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing or Health Related Subject
skills and knowledge
Essential
- Minimum 2 year experience
- ongoing evidence of professional development
- communication skills
- NMC registration
- conflict resolution skills
- IT literate
Desirable
- exposure to audit and change management
- evidence of education to staff and students
- Trauma and Orthopedics experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level qualification
- Teaching Certificate
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing or Health Related Subject
skills and knowledge
Essential
- Minimum 2 year experience
- ongoing evidence of professional development
- communication skills
- NMC registration
- conflict resolution skills
- IT literate
Desirable
- exposure to audit and change management
- evidence of education to staff and students
- Trauma and Orthopedics experience
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).
