Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. Closing 04/06/:59.

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Band 6 Nurse to join our senior nursing team, rotating across the AAU, SDEC and the MDCU. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the leadership and ongoing development of three essential front door services.

Our purpose built SDEC supports patients referred from medical, surgical and orthopaedic pathways. Alongside this, our 55 bedded AAU and newly developed MDCU provide rapid assessment, treatment and supported early discharge for a diverse medical population.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route; sponsorship is only provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25,000), and any role specific criteria.

Main duties of the job

• Provide visible and effective leadership while rotating across AAU/SDEC and MDCU.
• Support safe, timely and efficient patient flow through all three units.
• Deliver high quality clinical assessment and care within fast paced acute environments.
• Act as a role model, supporting, supervising and developing junior staff.
• Contribute to maintaining staff wellbeing, team morale and a positive working culture.
• Ensure safe standards of care through adherence to policies, procedures and governance processes.
• Participate in service development, pathway improvement and the ongoing development of the new SDEC and MDCU services.
• Work collaboratively with the multi disciplinary team to support seamless patient journeys.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• In conjunction with the unit sister develop policies, protocols and procedures necessary to support practice.
• In conjunction with the unit sister take an active role in Risk Management in line with the Trust's policy, report risks appropriately and assist in ensuring controls are in place.
• Assisting in setting objectives in line with Unit's and Corporate objectives.
• Report/action any incidents or undue occurrences reported or witnessed. Undertake appropriate investigation of clinical incidents as indicated.
• Undertake Early Learning Reviews of any clinical incidents as required, and working with the sister ensure that any resulting actions are embedded within the clinical area.
• Ensure that patient activity is monitored and that all patient information is entered into the PAS system at a timely point.

This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

Professional registration

• NMC registration with current PIN.

Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post registration experience in an acute NHS hospital setting.
• Minimum of 2 years post registration experience in an AAU/ED/SDEC.
• Mentorship course or equivalent.
• Evidence of post registration development.
• Extensive knowledge on the management of acutely ill patients.
• Leadership qualification or evidence of study.
• ALS Provider.

Skills

• Management on non invasive ventilation and Optiflow.
• Management of all types of venous access devices.
• Administration of blood products.
• Venepuncture and cannulation.
• Interpretation of diagnostic information, inclusive of ECG and ABG interpretation.
• Tracheostomy/laryngectomy care.
• Ability to communicate complex and potentially distressing information with all members of the MDT, patients and relatives.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Able to make decisions in unique situations and circumstances.
• Evidence of participation in audit.

People Management and Development

• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Experience of undertaking appraisals.
• Experience of supporting staff with their personal and professional development.

Specific Requirements

• Experience with Careflow - inclusive of admissions, discharges and transfers.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

A Note on AI Use in Applications

We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations-elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation. Applications that rely heavily on AI generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.