Deputy Charge Nurse/Sister - Emergency Department

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Deputy Sister or Deputy Charge Nurse for their Emergency Department in Poole. This role entails leading a dynamic team and ensuring rapid assessment of patients. The position requires a minimum of two years' experience in an Emergency Department and NMC registration. The successful candidate will manage staff and contribute to the overall clinical practices within the team while working in one of the most beautiful areas in the UK.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience within an Emergency Department.
• Demonstrable clinical acumen.
• NMC Registration required.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid assessment of patients upon arrival.
• Manage staff on shift effectively.
• Demonstrate good clinical practice within ED.

Education

Diploma or Degree in Adult or Paediatric Nursing

Job description

Do you want to help lead a fast-paced dynamic team at the forefront of Emergency medicine in one of the most beautiful areas of the country? Due to promotion within the department opportunities have arisen for the right candidate to work as a Deputy Sister or Deputy Charge Nurse within the Emergency Department at Poole.

There is 24/7 Sister cover in ED so the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse will be supported in their role &will be working alongside a Sister/Charge Nurse who has ultimate responsibility for the department. The post holder will be responsible for flow through the Emergency Department and the Urgent Treatment Centre, providing rapid assessment of the patients on their arrival both via ambulance and walk-ins. They will also be expected to take part in management of staff on shift, development of staff and also would be expected to be an exemplar of good clinical practice within ED.

The applicant must have two years' experience within an Emergency Department and demonstrable clinical acumen.

Please note: if this post requires you to have a DBS check to enable you to properly fulfil the requirements of the role, on appointment you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check and this amount will be reclaimed from your salary.

Requirements

• NMC Registration/ Diploma or Degree in Adult or Paediatric Nursing
• Base Location: Poole Hospital (with expectation to work cross site when required)

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.