This is an exciting opportunity to join a 20 bedded ward over 2 floors currently caring for elective post-operative colorectal patients. This includes an 8 bedded Level 1 unit for colorectal patients requiring close monitoring.

Most of the patients on the unit are being treated for colorectal cancers and chronic conditions and as a result may end up with a stoma. As a part of the colorectal team this role will also involve supporting and teaching stoma care along with the stoma nurse specialists.

We have a caring and supportive team, dedicated to the continuing delivery of safe and excellent care which is supported by our exceptional patient feedback. We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic and highly motivated to join our ward leadershipteam.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse on Jubilee ward is to support the team.

You will co-ordinate the ward, ensuring that patients are receiving excellent care and continuous communication with doctors, relatives and patients.

As a leader, the deputy is expected to support the nursing team throughout the shift and manage any issues or concerns as they arise.

You will work with the supportive ward leadership team to drive forward positive change on the ward. You will have dedicated management days to complete audits, appraisals, create action plans, and investigate incidences and to develop your leadership skills.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Person Specification

Training and experience

Essential

• Current level one NMC registration
• Evidence of Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment training (SSSA) or equivalent.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and reflection.
• Relevant clinical training skills and knowledge.

Desirable

• Completion of all local competency packages.

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Able to coordinate the shift and give clear direction.
• Demonstrate team working and the ability to work within a team.

Desirable

• Able to deal with conflict and challenging behaviour.

Experience

Essential

• Able to manage a team, coordinate and escalate appropriately.

Desirable

• Experience of audits or research within the clinical area or department.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City Hospital

Jubilee Ward

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

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