Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse inLeicester inLeicester PUBLISHED FRI 29 NOV 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team on our Children's High Dependency Ward at Leicester Royal Infirmary (Ward 12, LRI). We need an experienced, highly motivated and dedicated individual who can work with our team to deliver high quality patient care.

The post holder should demonstrate effective leadership & management skills, be an exemplary role mode and show clinical expertise in High Dependency care.

A successful applicant will be offered the opportunity to gain skills in leadership, management and quality improvement. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with the base wards & the wider multi-disciplinary team within UHL.

Ward 12 is a fast paced 12 bedded High Dependency Unit ward which specialises in long term ventilation and respiratory care. In addition, we provide care for paediatric patients requiring high dependency care for a variety of medical and surgical conditions, thus providing staff with an environment for continuous learning and development.

You will be responsible for the development and implementation of training and skills programmes within Ward 12.You will contribute to the development and implementation of specific procedures and policies to support clinical education and practice, clinical working, staff development, quality and safety, patient experience and quality standards.

• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients.

• Leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process.

• Deputise and take charge of the given area regularly in the absence of the Ward/Unit Manager who has 24 hour accountability and responsibility.

• Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.

• Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the ward team.

• Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.

• Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff.

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• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence-based care to a group of patients according to changing healthcare needs and varying levels of complexity.

• Responsible for the allocation of patients to nursing staff and the delegation of duties and care priorities to the multi-disciplinary team in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility.

• Provide advice, education, support and information to patients and their relatives/ carers as required and involve patients and relatives/carers in the planning and delivery of care.

• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and relatives/carers.

• Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

• Receive reports from team members on the progress of own patients during and at the end of each shift and for all patients when in charge.

• Facilitate effective communication and liaison with other disciplines as necessary to meet the needs of patients especially relating to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.

• Ensure that fully accurate, complete and contemporaneous nursing records are written and maintained for each patient in accordance with agreed policy.

• Actively participate in the development and implementation of new ways of working, implementing research-based practice in order to promote ongoing care improvement.

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