Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse - Medical Specialities

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a committed and professional individual for a part-time Band 6 position in a General Acute Medical Ward. The successful applicant will lead a team focused on delivering safe and compassionate care to Endocrine patients, offering an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team in a dynamic environment. Knowledge or interest in Endocrine, Respiratory, and Gastroenterology is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership qualities in a healthcare setting.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient experience.
• Interest in Endocrine, Respiratory, and Gastroenterology.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination of a busy 28 bedded ward.
• Provide leadership to the junior workforce alongside the band 7 clinical lead.
• Contribute to delivering safe, compassionate care.

Skills

Leadership skills

Compassionate care

Knowledge of Endocrine, Respiratory, and Gastroenterology

Job description

Overview

The successful applicant will drive to continually improve patient safety, clinical effectiveness and patient experience through implementation of the Trust's quality strategy.

We are a General Acute Medical Ward, so knowledge or an interest in Endocrine, Respiratory and Gastroenterology would be an advantage. This is an exciting time to join our Ward with future developments planned. You will enjoy a challenge where no two days are the same and join a team who are committed to providing excellent patient care.

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 teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some 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 about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Band 6 post within a General Acute Medical Ward with a focus on Endocrine patients.

Do you take enormous pride in delivering safe, compassionate care, resulting in a high quality patient experience?

If yes, we would like you to join our friendly, committed and dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Support the co-ordination of a busy, 28 bedded ward, while providing leadership to the junior workforce in union with the band 7 clinical lead.
• Contribute to delivering safe, compassionate care and a high quality patient experience.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Part-time Band 6 role in General Acute Medical Ward with a focus on Endocrine patients.
• Enthusiastic, professional individual with strong leadership qualities and commitment to strengthening the existing team.
• Knowledge or interest in Endocrine, Respiratory and Gastroenterology would be an advantage.