Job summary
- Main area
- Critical Care
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 1 year (Internal rotation. Shift starts 07:30-20:00 and 19:30- 08:00)
- Hours
- Part time - 23 hours per week (internal rotation. Shift stars 07:30-20:00 and 19:30- 08:00)
- Job ref
- 405-25-NM319CCU
- Employer
- Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Critical Care Unit Dorset County hospital
- Town
- Dorchester
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 Pro Rata Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Deputy Ward Leader - Critical Care Unit
NHS AfC: Band 6
Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers
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Job overview
This is a new opportunity for a Registered nurse with 2 years experience working in the speciality of Critical Care. The applicant must hold a qualification in Critical Care studied at level 6 (minimum). The successful candidate will gain managerial experience as a shift co-ordinator and develop leadership skills in supporting a team, influencing change and introduce improvements.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will demonstrate the ability to work within a team and support senior nurses in providing specialised evidence based holistic nursing care for critically ill patients and their families
- To deputise in absence of Senior Sister on the Critical Care unit.
Working for our organisation
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To provide high standards of evidenced based care for patients and their families.
- To provide skilled nursing care and supervision of the nursing team in delivering an effective service.
- To continue personal professional development and be responsible for developing others.
- To demonstrate sound leadership and managerial skills.
- To regular manage the daily activities of the unit on a day to day basis.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse at degree level or working towards/or relevant experience
- Current NMC Registration & PIN
- Post registration qualification in Critical Care
- Evidence of CPD
- Teaching Qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 4 years experience in Critical Care and evidence of continuing professional development
- Understanding of professional nursing issue
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
- Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
- Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements
- Evidence of and ability/ flexibility to lead team in absence of Senior Sister, and a willingness to develop relevant team management skills
- Knowledge of Clinical Audit
- Evidence of an area of specialist interest
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of critical appraisal Skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa Cosh
- Job title
- Ward Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01305 255648
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