Deputy sister / Deputy charge nurse

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

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching trust in Oxford is seeking a highly motivated and experienced nurse for the Surgical Emergency Unit. The role involves coordinating the effective running of the unit, managing nursing resources, and establishing key relationships across departments. Candidates should possess comprehensive nursing knowledge and demonstrate high standards of patient care. Join our team to make a significant impact on patient outcomes and uphold the Trust's values of compassion and excellence.

Qualifications

• Evidence-based nursing practice
• Ability to manage nursing resources effectively
• High standards of nursing care

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the efficient running of the Surgical Emergency Unit.
• Manage a team of Registered Nurses and Nursing Assistants.
• Establish key working relationships within and outside departments.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team management

Professional nursing practice

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Job overview

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 ).
• 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/or relevant agencies as agreed.

Main duties of the job

Fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced nurse to join this exciting role within the Surgical Emergency Unit. The main purpose of the role is,

• To co-ordinate the efficient and effective running of the SEU in patient wards.
• To manage the resources to deliver a safe and effective service, managing a team of Registered Nurses and Nursing Assistants.
• To establish and maintain key working relationships within and external to the departments, including the administrative, nursing and medical colleagues.
• To participate in departmental management and governance arrangements, and to represent the department at relevant Trust wide meetings.
• To contribute to the development of the departments in line with Trust’s Strategic Objectives.

Working for our organisation

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. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality 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.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the.

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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.