This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career by taking on the role of Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse on our fast paced SurgicalAssessment Ward. You will support the Ward Sister in the delivery of a patient-centered, clinically effective and dynamic service from the patient'sadmission assessment to discharge.

The Surgical Assessment Ward consists of an assessment unit and ward area with an assessment room and short stay surgical inpatient beds.This is an exciting time to join as the surgical assessment unit is currently undergoing a refurbishment.

The unit is part of the same day emergency care (SDEC) programme where we deliver rapid assessment of patients including diagnostic andtreatment without being admitted to a ward. They can then go home on the same day if it is clinically safe to do so

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an individual who will support the ward sister in leading and developing the experienced nursing team in this department andpromote multi-disciplinary working.

You will provide inspirational leadership to the department, be positively welcoming, effective and act as a credible role model. You will have well-developed communication, change management and organisational skills, with a positive attitude andshare in our vision and commitment to continuously develop and improve.

You should be caring, compassionate, forward thinking, well organizedand have a positive attitude towards flexibility and change.

If you think you have the passion to ensure the continued development of the surgical services the trust provides we want to hear from you.

About us

One of the largest Trust's in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of almost 12,000 amazing colleagues providing care to approximately a million people.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.

To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a skills review to facilitate this. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of theresponsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN / 1st Level registration
• Teaching / mentorship qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing education
• Advanced Life Support provider / other course of similar calibre

Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse with proven experience at Band 6 in the acute setting
• Uses evidence based practice to support care delivery
• Experience of relevant specialities

Desirable

• Leadership course
• Experience of relevant specialities

Personal Skills

Essential

• Leadership skills with evidence of staff motivation and team building
• Ability to be adaptive and respond well in times of stress
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written

Desirable

• Involvement in standard setting and audit
• Experience with managing a budget

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current Trust wide and Department of Health initiatives
• Knowledge of shared Governance
• Evidence, understanding and insight into current issues in nursing and the NHS
• Demonstrates ability to influence and manage successfully

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

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