Deputy Charge Nurse (Internal Applicants Only)

NHS Jobs; Newport; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Newport, Wales seeks a Deputy Charge Nurse (Internal Applicants Only) to support the Charge Nurse in the day-to-day leadership and management of Mottistone Ward. You will deliver compassionate, patient-centred care for elective surgical and orthopaedic patients, guiding staff and ensuring safe staffing and effective ward operations.

Join a multidisciplinary team, promote best practice, and deputise for the Charge Nurse when required to maintain high-quality care and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the Charge Nurse in day-to-day leadership and management of Mottistone Ward.
• Deliver compassionate, person-centred care to patients undergoing elective surgical and orthopaedic procedures.
• Provide leadership, guidance and supervision to nursing staff, healthcare support workers and students.
• Assist with staff allocation and deployment to ensure safe staffing levels and appropriate skill mix.
• Ensure care is evidence-based and responsive to individual needs; monitor patients and escalate deterioration.
• Promote safe admission, transfer and discharge processes and patient flow.
• Maintain accurate documentation of nursing assessments, care plans and handovers.
• Promote infection prevention, medicines management and compliance with policies and standards.
• Deputise for the Charge Nurse and support ward operations and environment.

Job description

Deputy Charge Nurse (Internal Applicants Only)

Support the Charge Nurse in the day-to-day leadership and management of Mottistone Ward, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care. Deliver compassionate, person-centred care to patients undergoing elective surgical and orthopaedic procedures, promoting dignity, respect and positive patient experiences. Act as a positive role model, promoting professional nursing standards, clinical excellence and a supportive, inclusive team culture. Provide leadership, guidance and supervision to nursing staff, healthcare support workers and students, supporting their learning and professional development. Assist with staff allocation and deployment, ensuring safe staffing levels and an appropriate skill mix to meet patients needs. Support the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, ensuring care is evidence-based and responsive to individual needs. Monitor patients clinical conditions, recognise and respond to deterioration, and escalate concerns promptly in line with local policies and procedures. Promote safe and effective admission, transfer and discharge processes, supporting patient flow and continuity of care. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, support timely clinical decision-making and achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Ensure accurate and timely documentation of nursing assessments, care plans, clinical observations and handovers. Promote patient safety, infection prevention and control, medicines management and compliance with relevant policies, procedures and professional standards. Support the Charge Nurse in managing the ward environment, resources and daily operational challenges, maintaining a safe, organised and welcoming clinical setting. Contribute to the ongoing development of Mottistone Ward as the service expands, including the introduction of eight additional beds, helping to ensure safe and effective service delivery. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits and service development activities to enhance patient care and ward performance. Support staff engagement, wellbeing and development, encouraging open communication, teamwork and a culture of continuous learning. Help create a welcoming and supportive environment in which patients, relatives and colleagues feel valued, listened to and respected. Deputise for the Charge Nurse when required, providing clinical leadership and supporting the smooth running of the ward.