An exciting opportunity has emerged for the position of Deputy Sister on Ward 32. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, highly motivated nurse who will assume the role of Deputy Ward Leader on the dual speciality surgical/medical ward, providing support to the team and the Ward Sister. You will be expected to work flexibly to assist the Sister and the team on a full-time basis.

We are a 24-bedded ward specialising in general surgery.

The post holder will serve as the Deputy to the Ward Sister and will be required to take charge regularly, ensuring that the standards and quality of care provided to patients are delivered and maintained at a high standard. You should be an effective leader and role model, and you will be anticipated to offer regular direct clinical care, utilising your experience to aid in the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance. Additionally, you should work flexibly as a member of the ward/departmental team and support the Ward Sister in ensuring that standards are upheld, evaluated, and, when necessary, enhanced.

You will be presented with opportunities for both clinical and professional development within a supportive environment, and you will be encouraged to participate in service developments.

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached job description document for the full job description and person specification and main responsibilities.

About us

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients we also care for you.

Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description document for the full job description and person specification and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication skills with clear written and oral skills
• Proven management skills- effective organisation abilities, supervisory skills, leadership skills

Desirable

• Change management and leadership skills

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered Nurse or Qualified ODP

Desirable

• Diploma level study or willingness to undertake

Further Training

Desirable

• Relevant Pre Op courses

Experience

Essential

• Substantial years post registration and an experience within specialty

Contractual

Essential

• Regular attendance
• Ability to work flexibly

Employer details

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton-In-Ashfield

NG17 4JL

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214-SRG-6615432