Ward 302 is looking for a forward thinking, visible leader to join the team as a Charge Nurse/ Sister. We are looking for an individual that is enthusiastic to drive change and improvement on an acute ward. You will be expected to ensure that professionalism and high standards of care are upheld at all times.

Ward 302 cares for acutely unwell Oncology, Haematology and General Medical patients admitted directly from assessment units and the Emergency Department, providing a varied and diverse work environment.

Applicants must hold a current NMC registration, and must be able to demonstrate post registration experience. Leadership experience would be preferable however this will be an ongoing developmental area of the role. The successful applicant needs to be able to work a range of shifts including days and nights.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a compassionate individual that can demonstrate excellent communication skills and is committed to driving change forward.

Applicants will need to be a visible, reliable, and flexible leader ensuring high standards of care are given at all times.

The successful candidate will be able to deputise for the Senior Sister in their absence. They will be able to build professional working relationships and provide supportive management to the team.

Closing date of applications: 14 January 2025

Interview date: 28 January 2025

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A& Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Current NMC Registration
• Demonstrable Clinical Experience
• Leadership Experience

Desirable

• Leadership qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• IT literate
• Experience of mentoring/ supervising learners in the clinical environment
• Evidence of understanding of the clinical area applied for
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance and identifying and managing risks

Desirable

• Assessor/ supervisor training or equivalent
• PNA qualification or willingness to complete
• Can evidence understanding of the CQC and its application in the clinical setting

Skills

Essential

• Experience of taking charge / leading a team on shift
• Clinical expertise in managing complex and / or clinically ill patients
• Contributes to safe / safer staffing

Desirable

• Experience of quality improvement or audit
• Experience of supporting change in the clinical area

Communciation and interpersonal skills

Essential

• Evidence of communicating in challenging and sensitive situations / or in an MDT environment

Desirable

• Evidence of additional skills within communication

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

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