Deputy Sister​/Charge Nurse - Respiratory Medicine

Overview

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Band 6 Nurse (Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration essential) on Intwood Ward. This is a leadership role to provide expert clinical care, mentor junior colleagues, and work in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a Band 6 nurse, you will deliver high quality, patient-centered care and take on additional leadership responsibilities. You will supervise junior staff and ensure the safe delivery of care that meets clinical and organizational standards.

• Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
• Assist the Ward/Department manager in maintaining standards of nursing practice.
• Carry out and advise/supervise junior staff in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluating of nursing care.
• Carry out the daily personal care of patients.
• Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Ward/Department Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Ensure patient administration systems e.g. PAS are up-to-date to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality.
• Ensure the effective use of information technology for the benefit of patient care in accordance with the Trusts Cyber Code of Conduct.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information (written, verbal, electronic) while being aware of the Freedom of Information Act.
• Coordinate and monitor the progress of patients within their plan of care and promptly communicate relevant changes in patient status to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Effectively communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to the multi-disciplinary team and gain their cooperation.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, significant others, the multi-disciplinary team and support services.

Essential

• Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register

Experience

• Significant experience at Band 5 level, of which some is in a position relevant to the specialty
• Experience of managing and leading a clinical area

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Competency in advanced clinical skills including enhanced practice

• Effective role model, demonstrating PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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 CRB).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.