T8 is looking for a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic leader for our deputy sister/charge nurse position.

We are a 43 bedded acute medical infectious disease ward with 22 side rooms we have a strong multi professional team on the ward with very positive working relationships with our ward based medical teams. These include: Infectious diseases, Respiratory, Rheumatology, Tropical medicine and Immunology. We are an ITU step down ward for patients with tracheostomies and care for patients on Non Invasive Ventilation.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a deputy sister/charge nurse who is a strong leader and has a passion for innovation and change in our dynamic nursing team.As a deputy sister/charge nurse you will work closely with the ward sisters to lead on change projects to promote a workplace as a learning environment. You will develop the nursing team to ensure that they are enabled to provide the best possible care to our patients.

Our focus is always to provide the best possible patient care and our team values reflect those of the Trust: Safety, Kindness, Teamwork and Improving.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register (Adult or Paediatric)
• Accredited teaching course

Desirable

• BSc or working towards
• Relevant Teaching course

Experience

Essential

• A Band 6 nurse with clinical experience within an acute Adult speciality
• Proficient in education, administration and IV support skills

Communication

Essential

• Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

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