Deputy Sister/Clinical Lead Ward 1
- Employer
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Bournemouth
- Salary
- £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa/pro rata
- Closing date
- 1 Oct 2024
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- Profession
- Nurse, Mental health, Mental health nurse, Adult mental health nurse
- Grade
- Band 6
- Hours
- Part Time
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Ward 1 on the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site of University Hospital Dorset is a 22 beddedGastroenterology unit which looks after patients with a variety of different conditions. We have a diverse patient group ranging from teenagers to the elderly meaning that your day is always varied and interesting!
We are a close knit team who are looking for a dedicated and passionate registered deputy to join us.
Exciting opportunities for registered staff include:
- A four bedded GI Bay providing high level care for patients with GI bleeding giving the opportunity to develop intensive nursing skills.
- Using the SLIP method with student nurses. We have 4 students on shift 7 days a week and are following a different structure of student placement providing staff the opportunity to develop their teaching, coaching and educational competence.
- A fun, friendly team who all have the same goal to provide high quality patient care. Our motto- ''We Always strive to Reliably Deliver Outstanding Nursing care to Everyone''
As part of UHD's transformation works, Gastro will be going into the new Darwin build in approx. 2025. Into a brand new ward.
This role requires an active UK NMC Registration.
Base Location: Bournemouth
Interview date: TBC
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of flow, patient safety and staff on the ward.
You will be able to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and skills including being proficient in extended clinical roles expected in the care of the acute patient. As the Deputy Sister/Clinical Lead, it is expected you can make justified decisions in the absence of the Sister, and partake in holding the medical bleep, including bed meetings and safe staffing.
You will need to be able to work well under pressure and build strong and effective communication links with the Clinical Site Team, Emergency Department, Management and the Multi-Disciplinary Teams, including the management and escalation of the Stranded Patient.
You will organise and be responsible for staff appraisal, training, support and development for staff on the ward.
Additionally, you will be responsible for addressing and resolving complaints, sickness management and adverse incidents.
Shifts include long days (7:00-19.30), earlies (7:00-15.00) , lates (11:30-19:30) and nights (19.00-07.30).
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role fully in more detail, please refer to the job description and person specification that are attached to the advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
153-ME03629
We are a close knit team who are looking for a dedicated and passionate registered deputy to join us.
Exciting opportunities for registered staff include:
- A four bedded GI Bay providing high level care for patients with GI bleeding giving the opportunity to develop intensive nursing skills.
- Using the SLIP method with student nurses. We have 4 students on shift 7 days a week and are following a different structure of student placement providing staff the opportunity to develop their teaching, coaching and educational competence.
- A fun, friendly team who all have the same goal to provide high quality patient care. Our motto- ''We Always strive to Reliably Deliver Outstanding Nursing care to Everyone''
As part of UHD's transformation works, Gastro will be going into the new Darwin build in approx. 2025. Into a brand new ward.
This role requires an active UK NMC Registration.
Base Location: Bournemouth
Interview date: TBC
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of flow, patient safety and staff on the ward.
You will be able to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and skills including being proficient in extended clinical roles expected in the care of the acute patient. As the Deputy Sister/Clinical Lead, it is expected you can make justified decisions in the absence of the Sister, and partake in holding the medical bleep, including bed meetings and safe staffing.
You will need to be able to work well under pressure and build strong and effective communication links with the Clinical Site Team, Emergency Department, Management and the Multi-Disciplinary Teams, including the management and escalation of the Stranded Patient.
You will organise and be responsible for staff appraisal, training, support and development for staff on the ward.
Additionally, you will be responsible for addressing and resolving complaints, sickness management and adverse incidents.
Shifts include long days (7:00-19.30), earlies (7:00-15.00) , lates (11:30-19:30) and nights (19.00-07.30).
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role fully in more detail, please refer to the job description and person specification that are attached to the advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Experience at Band 5 Level in acute medicine
- 2 years post qualifying experience
Desirable
- Recognised leadership course.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience within Gastroenterology
- Demonstrable leadership and management skills.
Desirable
- Experience implementing service improvement and evaluating effectiveness
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- IT literacy using a range of current and relevant packages
- Retrieve relevant investigation results
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Clinically Competent in Acute Care
Desirable
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
- ECG recording
- CVAD
- ILS
- Blood Transfusion
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practical skills
Desirable
- LERN/RCA training and proficiency
- Knowledge of sickness management and appraisal process
- Knowledge of Budget management
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
153-ME03629
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