Are you ready for the next step in your career? Are you an aspiring leader, who is ready to support and develop a team of nurses in providing the highest standard of care to patients?

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who have experience in the care of patients requiring trauma or orthopaedic treatment. Commitment, energy and drive are essential in being successful in this demanding role

Our Trauma one is a busy 29 bedded ward providing care for Trauma and Orthopaedic patients on the emergency pathway. We work within a strong multi-professional team to ensure the best outcome is achieved for our patients.

Candidates must be experienced registered practitioners who can provide evidence of personal and professional development and who will be committed to the trust values and ward standards whilst supporting and developing a team.

It is essential that the post holder has a good understanding of the dynamics of team work, as they will be expected to work closely within the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of care. The post holder must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, a positive outlook, enthusiasm and the ability to learn and develop new and existing management skills.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team and ensure the provision of high quality nursing care to patients and carers.

To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner

To assist in the safe, effective and efficient management of the department within allocated resources

To promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence based practice

The deputy ward sister/charge nurse will have delegated responsibility for the running of the unit in the absence of the manager in the following areas such staff recruitment and retention, delivery of care plans and risk assessments, medication management and the development of the service. Included in this role will be management and administration functions to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the unit.

About us

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be a clinical expert.

To ensure the provision of excellent, evidence based care for the patients and carers.

Ensure that each person is assessed, and that their care is planned, implemented and evaluated in negotiation with the patient, and that this is accurately documented.

To act as an advocate for the patient ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services.

Develop and maintain the clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide clinically effective, holistic, evidence based nursing care, as reflected within the Scope of Professional Practice.

Communicate effectively, promoting open and trusting relationships.

To be aware of the uses, safety precautions and handling of equipment in the department.

Assist in the development and review of policies and standards for the safe use of equipment and any new equipment introduced to the department

Ensure the provision of appropriate supervision and support to members of the team.

Support the provision of effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team, other hospital departments, relatives and visitors.

Manage allocated resources effectively and efficiently. This includes maintaining the correct skill mix of staff for patient dependency, bed/list management, utilisation of time and equipment.

Assist in ensuring the safety of the department, and the risk management process by actively participating in clinical audit, clinical risk and quality issues, including the managing and reporting of incidents.

To ensure that all staff know where to access trust policies and clinical procedure guidelines and that staff adhere to these at all times

To lead on an agreed area of department management e.g. infection control, teaching, research etc.

Act as a team leader for a group of nurses, acting as a mentor/preceptor, and facilitating their development through challenge and support.

To lead and co-ordinate team projects and team building activities.

Participate in the process of recruitment and retention of staff.

Promote and support the improving working lives philosophy, and initiatives

To contribute to the appraisal process, and if required disciplinary activities.

Deputise for the department sister/ charge nurse in their absence or when requested.

For full details, please see attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications/Experience

Essential

• Diploma in Adult Nursing

Desirable

• Degree in Adult Nursing

Experience

Essential

• Managerial experience

Desirable

• Previous Band 6 experience

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of problem solving, managing people, supervisory skills

Desirable

• orthopaedic nursing experience, acute nursing experience, rostering experience

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ

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