Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - OPM

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is seeking a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse for the Older People's Medicine ward. You will provide professional, clinical and managerial leadership to deliver safe, person-centred care for frail older patients and complex medical needs.

As a clinical role model, you will support staff development, act as a senior point of contact in the Ward, and work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to NHS values and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Band 5+ level experience in the relevant specialty.

Responsibilities

• Promote and implement practice that improves patient care.
• Take charge of the Ward when the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse is absent and provide staff guidance.
• Support staff development and maintain a positive, inclusive ward culture.
• Demonstrate leadership and uphold NHS PRIDE values in day-to-day care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff development

Equality & Inclusion

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

Are you a compassionate, motivated nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality care to older adults? An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Dunston Ward team as a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse specializing in Older People's Medicine.

As a key member of the ward leadership team, you will support the Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse in ensuring the delivery of safe, person-centered care to patients with complex medical and frailty needs. You will act as a clinical role model, providing visible leadership and supporting staff development within a positive and collaborative environment.

The Job Description, which includes a Person Specification, provides a full outline of responsibilities and requirements for this role.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for promoting and implementing practice conducive to the development of high-quality patient care, by providing professional, clinical and managerial leadership. To take charge of the Ward in the absence of the Ward/Departmental Sister/Charge Nurse and provide support and guidance to all staff.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register
• Evidence of continuing professional development and maintenance of a personal professional file

Experience

• Significant experience at Band 5 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the specialty

Skills

• Organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.