Deputy sister/Deputy charge nurse

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching trust in the UK seeks a dynamic and innovative nurse to manage and coordinate patient care. Responsibilities include providing high-quality nursing care, supporting junior team members, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have experience in shift coordination and relevant training such as PCA/VAC. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment dedicated to compassionate excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience on shift coordinating and supporting a ward.
• Practise assessor Supervisor Training required.
• PCA/VAC training beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care underpinned by evidence-based practice.
• Manage and evaluate nursing care for a defined caseload.
• Work with families to be involved in the caring process.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Job description

Scope of the Role

• Provide exceptional patient care which is underpinned by evidence based practice and OUH values.
• Work in partnership with the patients’ family and friends to be actively involved in the caring process on behalf of the patient.
• Manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.
• Communicate effective information to patients/relatives/carers and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate high standards of nursing care, reflecting the beliefs about professional nursing practice and patient care commensurate with The Oxford Model for Exemplary Professional Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
• Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the clinical area.
• Undertake the responsibilities associated with being a mentor and preceptor reflecting the beliefs about professional nursing practice and patient care commensurate with the Oxford Model for Exemplary Professional and Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
• Demonstrably contribute towards the continuing development of professional nursing practice in the department.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model to others at all times commensurate with The Code (NMC 2015).
• Work proactively to ensure every hospital visit meets the needs of the patient and that they are discharged in a timely manner ensuring effective communication with the family and relevant agencies as agreed.
• Coordinate the efficient and effective running of the SEU in patient wards.
• Manage the resources to deliver a safe and effective service, managing a team of Registered Nurses and Nursing Assistants.
• Establish and maintain key working relationships within and external to the departments, including the administrative, nursing and medical colleagues.
• Participate in departmental management and governance arrangements, and represent the department at relevant Trust wide meetings.
• Contribute to the development of the department in line with Trust’s Strategic Objectives. We are a dynamic unit aiming to provide a service tailored to the individuals needs as well as ensuring our staff are supported through regular clinical supervision, educational programs and ongoing professional development. The ward actively supports nurse-led activities, offering opportunities for professional and personal development.

We are looking for a dynamic and innovative nurse keen to develop managerial skills with the ability to problem solve, demonstrate leadership, and be motivated to support the ward manager, as well as role modelling and supporting junior team members and students.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience on shift coordinating and supporting ward.
• Practise assessor Supervisor Training.
• PCA/VAC training.

Desirable Criteria

• ILS.
• UK professional registration.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles outlined in the 2023 NHS England Sexual Safety Charter. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.