An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Sister on Fortuneswell Ward, our 17 bedded in-patient ward specialising in the care of adults with cancer and haematological disease, alongside general medical patients. The ward commonly manages patients who are admitted with acute problems relating to their cancer or its treatment and palliative patients with complex symptom issues. As a Deputy Sister you will also support the Ward Leader and the wider nursing team with operational running of the ward.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Deputy Sister, who is motivated, forward thinking and enthusiastic to support the Nursing team on the ward in giving the best care for our patients.

The successful candidate will assist in leading the nursing team to maintain the efficient running of the ward. They will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision. They will be required to deputise for the Ward Leader as and when required.

You must be able to work shifts and be flexible to meet the needs of the service. You must possess excellent communication skills and will ideally be competent at venepuncture and cannulation but not essential. Qualifications and experience in administering chemotherapy would be advantageous to the applicant but are not required for this role as we offer full training and support.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to develop their leadership and nursing career whilst engaging in the right training available with this post.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

As a trust we are support a number of overseas applicants into UK based roles.

If you are currently in the NMC UK registration process, and have completed your ILETS and CBT please contact our recruitment team (recruitment.dchft.nhs.uk) rather than completing an application.

Unfortunately if you are in the very early stages of your application we are unable to recruit you at this time, but if you are happy share details with our recruitment partner please email recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse degree level
• Evidence of CDP
• Leadership qualification

Desirable

• Teaching qualification

Knowledge & experience

Essential

• Significant and recent post registration experience
• Experience/interest in patients with a diagnosis/potential diagnosis of cancer
• Understanding of professional nursing issues

Skills & abilities

Essential

• Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner
• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
• Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills

Desirable

• Evidence of an ability manage time effectively
• Understaning of clinical governance and its requirements
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
• Evidence of an area of special interest
• Knowledge of clinical audit
• Evidence of critical appraisal skills

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

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