Outpatients Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse
We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Sister to join our Multi - Specialty Outpatient Departments at Melton and Rutland Hospitals. We cover a wide range of specialities including Dermatology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Gynaecology and Rheumatology, along with Nurse Led - Light Therapy and Skin Analytics clinics.
We are looking for a dynamic forward thinking individual who is committed to providing the best care for patients and who has a real passion to lead and nurture teams.
If you are a Registered Nurse with at least 4 years post registration experience and are interested in expanding your clinical and managerial skills then this could be the job for you!
We are offering a part time 30 hour Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse position.
The post will require you to lead the Melton/Rutland Outpatient teams working alongside the existing Deputy Sister and the Band 7 Community Outpatient Lead, ensuring safe timely care is delivered to our patients within the multi-disciplinary team. You will require excellent organisational and communication skills for this role.
Management responsibilities will include managing Healthroster, staff sickness absence, appraisals, clinic coordination and staff development/training, whilst working in line with the Trust vision. A flexible approach to working will be required . Previous Band 6/management experience in Outpatients is preferred but not essential.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for delivering high quality patient experience by clinic co-ordination of the outpatients department.
o Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the department team.
o Supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the outpatients process.
o Take charge of the department with support from the Outpatient Lead who has 24 hour accountability and responsibility.
o Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
o Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.
o Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for delivering high quality patient experience by clinic co-ordination of the outpatients department.
Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the department team.
Supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the outpatients process.
Take charge of the department with support from the Outpatient Lead who has 24 hour accountability and responsibility.
Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.
Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff.
Person Specification
Communication and realtionship skills
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
Desirable
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Outpatients Melton Hospital
Thorpe Road
Melton
LE13 1SJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
358-6406964-CSI
We are looking for a dynamic forward thinking individual who is committed to providing the best care for patients and who has a real passion to lead and nurture teams.
If you are a Registered Nurse with at least 4 years post registration experience and are interested in expanding your clinical and managerial skills then this could be the job for you!
We are offering a part time 30 hour Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse position.
The post will require you to lead the Melton/Rutland Outpatient teams working alongside the existing Deputy Sister and the Band 7 Community Outpatient Lead, ensuring safe timely care is delivered to our patients within the multi-disciplinary team. You will require excellent organisational and communication skills for this role.
Management responsibilities will include managing Healthroster, staff sickness absence, appraisals, clinic coordination and staff development/training, whilst working in line with the Trust vision. A flexible approach to working will be required . Previous Band 6/management experience in Outpatients is preferred but not essential.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for delivering high quality patient experience by clinic co-ordination of the outpatients department.
o Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the department team.
o Supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the outpatients process.
o Take charge of the department with support from the Outpatient Lead who has 24 hour accountability and responsibility.
o Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
o Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.
o Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for delivering high quality patient experience by clinic co-ordination of the outpatients department.
Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the department team.
Supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the outpatients process.
Take charge of the department with support from the Outpatient Lead who has 24 hour accountability and responsibility.
Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.
Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff.
Person Specification
Communication and realtionship skills
Essential
- Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across health care settings
- Evidence of successful change management.
Desirable
- Experience of Patient and Public Involvement in Service Delivery.
Experience
Essential
- Has proven Band 5 or above experience for 4 or more years
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise
Desirable
- Experience of working within an Outpatients Department would be desirable
- Previous leadership/management experience working at Band 6 level.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse NMC Register - First Level
- Has sucessfully completed an NMC approved teaching and assessing or Practice Assessor programme
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership Programme
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to effectively problem solve.
- Computer Literacy
Desirable
- Audit experience/research skills
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to use initiative and coordinate team.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of budgetary management.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Outpatients Melton Hospital
Thorpe Road
Melton
LE13 1SJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
358-6406964-CSI
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