Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking healthcare provider, seeking a motivated individual for the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse role. This position offers the chance to support the Ward Manager in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills and a passion for implementing improvement projects. Join a team dedicated to enhancing stroke and general rehabilitation services, while benefiting from extensive learning opportunities and a supportive work environment. Make a meaningful impact on patient care and contribute to a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering effective stroke and general rehabilitation.
• Possess skills to support the team in high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Ward Leader in effective management of the ward.
• Provide nursing leadership and maintain standards of care.
• Support service development initiatives to meet patient needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Nursing leadership

Patient-centred care

Risk management

Clinical audits

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen on Waters Ward at Bridlington Hospital for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to support the Ward Manager in a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse role.

The successful candidate should be passionate about delivering effective stroke and general rehabilitation and possess the skills to support their team in providing high-quality, patient-centred care. Excellent communication skills and a drive to implement improvement projects to facilitate positive change for patients and staff are essential.

Additional Information

1. Interviews will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site; remote interviews are not available.
2. For registered roles, the validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting. Inaccuracies in NMC PIN details will result in the application not being progressed.
3. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the Recruiting Manager for an informal discussion about the role.
4. Assist the Ward Leader in the effective management of the ward.
5. Provide nursing leadership to ensure an effective, high-quality nursing service, maintaining standards of care and patient safety in conjunction with the Ward Leader.
6. Promote a culture of reflective practice within the team.
7. Manage risks and address demands that arise on the ward.
8. Communicate effectively with patients, their families, and staff.
9. Support service development initiatives to meet patient needs continually.
10. Assist the Ward Leader with incident reporting and investigations.
11. Undertake clinical audits.
12. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to improve SSNAP data.

Please see the attached Job Description for further details.

Our Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff, including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme with generous retirement benefits, including a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday, increasing to 33 days depending on NHS Trust service.
• A variety of paid and unpaid leave options for emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support through our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance from various providers.

For more information on our staff benefits, please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:

• Name: Jane Keightley
• Job Title: Senior Ward Leader
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]