Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse to join the senior nursing team on Loxley Ward as Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse.

Loxley Ward is an Oncology /Haematology ward and we care for a diverse group of patients often due to the side effects of their Cancer treatments, this will afford you the opportunity to develop your acute care skills in a range of clinical specialties. We are looking for an individual who is hard working, confident and possess good negotiation skills, enjoys a challenge and working as part of a team.

The successful applicant willbeenthusiastic, dynamic and a committed Deputy Ward Manager. We will welcome any forward thinking, caring individual with experience of leading a team who is committed to providing a high standard of safe quality patient care. The candidate should have knowledge of oncology/haematology speciality

Main duties of the job

The candidate must be able to work in a busy and fast paced environment whilst coordinating staff and patients. The candidate will be involved in the structured management of the ward and will be expected to take a team of staff nurses to complete and monitor all necessary training required by the Trust. It will be the candidate's role to maintain Trust Values and Behaviours at all times.

You must display excellent leadership and communication skills and be confident to deal with members of the public and the hospitals multidisciplinary team. It is essential that you have recent experience in an acute environment. You will also be required to support staff and take an active role in band 6 management duties

About us

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 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. 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

We are keen to encourage development in line with Trust policy and working in new ways and ensure that staff are developed and stimulated within their environment in order to achieve vision and deliver care that reflects the values and behaviours of the Trust. We are a forward thinking ward and we are willing to support individuals who are looking for career progression and development

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as the deputy to the ward sister/charge nurse regularly taking charge of the ward and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.

Be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non clinical governance.

Work flexibly as a member of the ward team and in support of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved

Please refer to main Job description and person specification

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Current level one NMC registration
• Have a suitable Teaching & Assessing Qualification

Desirable

• Diploma or degree in health / nursing related Studies

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience.

Desirable

• Recent or current experience within the specialty

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