Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to enhance our forward-thinking teams on Level C, Alverstone and Luccombe as the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse.
We are looking for someone who is well organised with a professional and approachable manner and that has excellent communication skills.You should be able to use your own judgement to resolve issues, have a tactful, sensitive approach to people and have excellent team working skills. You need to be able to perform well under pressure with a flexible approach to your shift pattern as it will include a mixture of days and nights alongside the other deputy sisters/charge nurses.
You will be committed to going the extra mile and passionate about ensuring high standards of care are delivered to our service users.
The post involves working with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams across both wards and you will need to be organised, dynamic and able to prioritise your workload and lead junior members of the team. You will also be required to deputise for the ward sisters in their absence.
Individuals applying for this post will be responsible and accountable for leading the team when on shift and for providing an excellent standard of individualised patient centered care. Support and supervision of Health Care Assistants and Student Nurses is also a requirement of this post. A mentorship qualification would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are Compassion, Accountable, Respect and Everyone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.
We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.
About us
We serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse you will be accountable to and expected to provide support to the Ward Manager in St Helens. You will be expected to deputise for the Ward Manager when they are on leave, and to provide Nurse in Charge cover across the week, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
As part of this development opportunity, you will have responsibility for a given number of staff for appraisals, attendance management and training. There will be an expectation that you will also learn to support with Health roster, Datix and the completion of Audits. We also work very closely with the MDT team, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and the Integrated Discharge Team.
The successful applicant will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills. They must be able to work under pressure and be able to manage their time effectively.
To support your development the successful applicant will be offered development support and appropriate training to enhance the skills needed for the role.
If you believe you have these qualities and are looking to take on a new role this may be the perfect development opportunity for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse you will be accountable to and expected to provide support to the Ward Manager in St Helens. You will be expected to deputise for the Ward Manager when they are on leave, and to provide Nurse in Charge cover across the week, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
As part of this development opportunity, you will have responsibility for a given number of staff for appraisals, attendance management and training. There will be an expectation that you will also learn to support with Health roster, Datix and the completion of Audits. We also work very closely with the MDT team, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and the Integrated Discharge Team.
The successful applicant will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills. They must be able to work under pressure and be able to manage their time effectively.
To support your development the successful applicant will be offered development support and appropriate training to enhance the skills needed for the role.
If you believe you have these qualities and are looking to take on a new role this may be the perfect development opportunity for you.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered Nurse with live NMC Pin
- 1 st Degree or willingness to complete within 3 years of appointment
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Teaching qualification (e.g. ENB 998 or mentorship qualification
- Able to make judgements based on evidence based practice and translate this for use in the ward environment
- Ability to organise the workload of others and delegation
- Sound knowledge of current nursing issues
- Able to communicate sensitive information to patients and break difficult news
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered Nurse with live NMC Pin
- 1 st Degree or willingness to complete within 3 years of appointment
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Teaching qualification (e.g. ENB 998 or mentorship qualification
- Able to make judgements based on evidence based practice and translate this for use in the ward environment
- Ability to organise the workload of others and delegation
- Sound knowledge of current nursing issues
- Able to communicate sensitive information to patients and break difficult news
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).
