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Job summary

Main area
Stroke Services
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
164-6203853
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queens Medical Centre
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 .
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

Employer heading

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Deputy Ward Sister / Charge Nurse

Band 6

Job overview

The Stroke Unit is expanding its services & is looking to recruit talented, motivated and innovative individuals to assist the Ward Sister to deliver high quality care in this dedicated, patient focussed, fast-paced unit.
We are increasing our band 6 team. We are looking for nurses to lead and support junior members of the team and ensure a safe environment is maintained.
We offer level 1 care in 16 hyper-acute (HASU) beds before transferring care to our co-located 34 acute beds. Patients of all ages are admitted from across the region. All are treated with up-to-date evidence-based care and have the chance to contribute by taking part in our nationally recognised research trials.
The HASU cares for patients requiring closer monitoring and higher nursing needs. There is lots to learn on this Level One unit, no day is ever the same and there are always learning opportunities. 
The role includes coordinating the shift and ensuring that the flow of patients through the unit from admission to discharge is completed in a timely and safe manner. Communication with the MDT is vital. It includes discussions with the MDT.  You need to demonstrate clear leadership qualities and show evidence of involvement and leading in the implementation of new ways of working.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to continually develop themselves and other team members in order to progress the patient outcomes and experiences.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as Deputy to the Ward Sister will be required to:

Act as the deputy to the ward sister regularly taking charge of the ward and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.

Be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non clinical governance.

Work flexibly as a member of the ward team and in support of the Ward Sister to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved. 

The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

 

Working for our organisation

QMC Stroke Unit provides acute care and rehabilitation for stroke patients.  We are a friendly professional and supportive team who work at the heart of the stroke service. 

 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

 

Supervision of non registered staff, pre registration and post basic students

Evidence of ability to mentor

Ability to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively

Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience at band 5 for a minimum of 3 years
Desirable criteria
  • Recent or current experience within the specialty

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Formal leadership and management training

Education

Essential criteria
  • Current level one NMC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Diploma or degree in health/nursing related Studies Continuing professional development/ reflective profile

Evidence of change management/leadership

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of experience of change management

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Annie Barringham
Job title
Ward Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0115 9249924
Additional information

Ext. 83306

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