Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse inYork inYork PUBLISHED 27 AUG 2024

Ward 15 is a Trauma and Orthopaedic ward and we are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about nursing and with the help of the ward Sister, is dedicated to improving patient care through effective leadership and management of our ward team.

With 2 years of nursing experience, you will be flexible and approachable and possess the skills required to lead the ward on a daily basis. You will act as a role model for our team, leading by example and providing high standards of patient care at all times.

If you are passionate about making a difference and would like to develop your skills in this role, as well as enhancing your leadership experience.

You will be able to communicate on all levels with the multi-disciplinary team to help continuously provide high standards of safe patient care at all times.

You will be able to communicate on all levels with the multi-disciplinary team to help continuously provide high standards of safe patient care at all times.


Clinical

• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with Trust guidelines and policies
• Act as a role model for the development of clinical skills and knowledge within the ward team
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Support the Sister/Charge Nurse in setting and monitoring standards and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care.
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring written records are kept
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
  
  

Education and Training

• Contribute to the promotion of a positive learning environment within the clinical area
• In conjunction with the Sister/Charge Nurse ensure all staff have an individual performance development plan
• Ensure both self and team members achieve annual mandatory training requirements
• Participate in preceptorship and mentorship programmes
  
  

Managerial

• Working with the Sister/Charge Nurse provide leadership to the clinical team, developing new rotas/ways of working
• Support the Sister/Charge Nurse in staff rostering, ensuring adequate skill mix
• Deputise for the Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence.
  
  

Our Benefits


We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
  
  

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicola Bulmer Job title: Sister Email address: Telephone number: