Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, Swan Ward

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Chertsey is seeking a motivated Deputy Charge Nurse to support the Ward Manager in delivering high-quality patient care. The role involves supervising nursing practice and leading a multidisciplinary team in a challenging environment. Suitable candidates should have trauma and orthopaedic experience and a relevant nursing qualification. The position is full-time with NHS benefits including a pension scheme and onsite facilities.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement

On-site Nurseries

On-site staff cafes

On-site parking

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in taking charge of shifts.
• Involvement in and leading Quality Improvement Projects or changes in practice.
• Forward thinking with enthusiasm to work in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote and manage delivery of a quality nursing service.
• Responsible for assessing patient care needs and developing care plans.
• Work as a Team Leader and deputise for the Ward Manager.

Skills

Trauma & Orthopaedic experience in an acute setting

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to delegate and prioritise

Education

Coronary Care course at diploma or degree level

Job description

Overview

Swan Ward is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated RN to join the team as a Deputy Charge Nurse/Deputy Sister to support the Ward Manager/Sister in leading and supervising a safe, high standard of nursing practice and the delivery of evidenced based patient care in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, the Trust's Strategy for Nursing and Trust/Unit Policies and Procedures.

As a Multidisciplinary Team we are proud of our effective team-working, with Clinicians, Trauma Coordinators, Therapy team and Discharge team, working closely with our trauma and orthopaedics clinics, Heron Ward and other specialists, in addition to our nursing and multidisciplinary team support.

The successful post holder will be instrumental in working with our partners to deliver a safe experience for our patients, with fluent admission & discharge processes, always putting patients first and being a role model to the team. We are passionate about the delivery of excellent care and always encourage going the extra mile and thinking outside the box.

Applicants should be forward thinking with enthusiasm to work in a challenging environment and be focused on continuously improving the experience for our patients and continued development of the ward and team. This position is an exciting opportunity for anyone who possesses the required qualities and qualifications and wishes to join us in our exciting journey.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be required:

• To promote and help to manage delivery of a quality nursing service, setting and monitoring clinical standards.
• To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
• To work as a Team Leader and Deputise for the Ward Manager(s) within the framework of team nursing based on internal night rotation and in accordance with the nursing philosophy of Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust.
• To take lead responsibility for an area of clinical practice appropriate to coronary care unit with PPCI service. To have a Coronary Care course at diploma or degree level. Be able to work as part of an acute cardiac team and read ECGs with confidence.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

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

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On-site Nurseries
• On-site staff cafes
• On-site parking
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org

Job responsibilities

Clinical and Professional Responsibilities

• Support the Ward Manager in leading and supervising a safe, high standard of nursing practice and the delivery of evidenced based patient care in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, the Trusts Strategy for Nursing and Trust/Unit Policies and Procedures.
• Assist the Ward Manager in providing and developing good nursing practice ensuring that said practices are in accordance with department and hospital policy.
• Assist in the establishment, monitoring and evaluation of agreed standards of patient care and quality service.
• Determine nursing care priorities, planning the delivery of patient care taking into account the skill mix of staff.
• Interpret the significance of the patients clinical observations and records, making decisions and planning in areas affecting patient care; reports promptly to medical or appropriate staff any matters which fall outside his/her responsibility.
• Monitor clerical and legal documents completed by ward staff, ensuring they are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Establish an effective communication system with patients, their carers, and all staff working in the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with any appropriate evaluation projects and in the assessment of new equipment and technology.
• With the Ward Manager, ensure that clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infection.

Person Specification

Clinical Skills

• Trauma & Orthopaedic experience in an acute setting
• Working towards Major Trauma Network Competency

Personal Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to delegate and prioritise

Experience

• Experience in taking charge of shifts
• Involvement in and Leading on Quality Improvement Projects or Changes in Practice

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.

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust