Job summary
- Main area
- Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 176-S-24-6123187
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Peterborough
- Town
- Peterborough
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Peterborough
Band 6
Job overview
To provide clinical expertise and quality patient care to the patient group.
To demonstrate clear leadership and mentorship through role modelling and motivation to the B5 multi-disciplinary team.
As a clinical leader you will have responsibility for the organisation and management of the department and team on a daily basis raising concerns and escalating as required.
You will facilitate and coordinate the training, education and development of the staff.
Communicate with:
- Orthopaedic Consultants
- Junior doctors
- Specialist Nurses
- Ward staff
- Therapy services
- Clinical audit & Information services
Main duties of the job
- Demonstrate clinical expertise and credibility and ensure delivery of high quality, evidence-based patient care is a priority through role modelling and leadership.
- Take appropriate action to address any shortfall, errors or omissions.
- Ensure robust and effective communication throughout the department.
- Investigate adverse events, near misses and complaints attached to the department.
- Encourage reflective practice.
- Organise and manage the staff and the department on a daily basis to ensure it reflects clinic scheduling and escalate any gaps or concerns.
- Explore new ways of working and developing systems to enhance patient care.
- The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to Trust policies
- This job description reflects the present requirements and objectives of the post; it does not form part of your contract of employment.
- Duties of the post may change and develop as a result of new technology, legislation or policy changes in which case the job description will be reviewed and subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Career development and training;
- Wellbeing support and activities;
- In-house physiotherapy Service;
- On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Demonstrate clinical expertise and credibility and ensure delivery of high quality, evidence-based patient care is a priority through role modelling and leadership.
- Take appropriate action to address any shortfall, errors or omissions.
- Ensure robust and effective communication throughout the department.
- Investigate adverse events, near misses and complaints attached to the department.
- Encourage reflective practice.
- Organise and manage the staff and the department on a daily basis to ensure it reflects clinic scheduling and escalate any gaps or concerns.
- Explore new ways of working and developing systems to enhance patient care.
Person specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Experience & knowledge of Orthopaedics
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Senior Nurse exposure
Desirable criteria
- Casting qualification/certificate
Skills, Knowledge, abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work within a Team
- Current Casting knowledge
- Leadership experience.
- Ability to mentor/teach junior members of staff
- Ability to delegate
- Effective communication skills
- Adaptability
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing practice/issues
- Computer Literate
Desirable criteria
- Time Management
Personal Attributes, Organisational Skills.
Essential criteria
- Self - awareness
- Ability to recognise own limitations
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate clearly (verbally and written)
- Enthusiastic, Adaptable and Flexible
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
- Able to cross site work if required
- understanding of confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Self - Directed
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Dexterity, accuracy and ability in undertaking clniical skills.
- Flexible with regard to hours worked .
- Ability to work under pressure
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
- Bryony Dawson
- Job title
- Ward Manger
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01733 677634
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Resourcing Department
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 6NT
- Telephone
- 01480 847491
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