Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

To provide clinical expertise and quality patient care to the patient group.

To demonstrate clear leadership and mentorship through role modelling and motivation to the B5 multi-disciplinary team.

As a clinical leader you will have responsibility for the organisation and management of the department and team on a daily basis raising concerns and escalating as required.

You will facilitate and coordinate the training, education and development of the staff.

Communicate with:

• Orthopaedic Consultants
• Junior doctors
• Specialist Nurses
• Ward staff
• Therapy services
• Clinical audit & Information services

Main duties of the job

• Demonstrate clinical expertise and credibility and ensure delivery of high quality, evidence-based patient care is a priority through role modelling and leadership.
• Take appropriate action to address any shortfall, errors or omissions.
• Ensure robust and effective communication throughout the department.
• Investigate adverse events, near misses and complaints attached to the department.
• Encourage reflective practice.
• Organise and manage the staff and the department on a daily basis to ensure it reflects clinic scheduling and escalate any gaps or concerns.
• Explore new ways of working and developing systems to enhance patient care.
• The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to Trust policies
• This job description reflects the present requirements and objectives of the post; it does not form part of your contract of employment.
• Duties of the post may change and develop as a result of new technology, legislation or policy changes in which case the job description will be reviewed and subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder.

About us

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

Job responsibilities

• Demonstrate clinical expertise and credibility and ensure delivery of high quality, evidence-based patient care is a priority through role modelling and leadership.
• Take appropriate action to address any shortfall, errors or omissions.
• Ensure robust and effective communication throughout the department.
• Investigate adverse events, near misses and complaints attached to the department.
• Encourage reflective practice.
• Organise and manage the staff and the department on a daily basis to ensure it reflects clinic scheduling and escalate any gaps or concerns.
• Explore new ways of working and developing systems to enhance patient care.

Person specification

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• RN Adult or equivalent with current NMC registration
• Teaching/Mentoring qualification
• Diploma or Degree level studies or equivalent knowledge
• Demonstrable evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of NMC codes
• Demonstrative knowledge of clinical governance framework
• Knowledge of health and safety in a work environment
• Understanding of infection prevention and control and evidence of application
• Knowledge of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
• Knowledge of vulnerable adult and child protection issues

Key skills

Essential

• Previous Orthopaedic knowledge & skills
• Strong evidence of behaviours aligned with the NWA values
• A team player able to work well with others & demonstrate commitment to team objectives and changes in practice
• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment
• English language (listening, reading, writing, speaking) proficiency at the level identified by the relevant regulatory body
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, able to deal with stressful and conflict situations demonstrating tact, diplomacy, persuasion as well as authority
• Good record keeping and written presentation skills
• Ability to problem solve, anticipate and forward plan
• Can effectively prioritise & co-ordinate own work and for all staff working on the ward
• IT and standard keyboard skills

Other requirements

Essential

• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
• Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
• Professional appearance & behaviour
• Good previous attendance record
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check against vulnerable groups barred lists