Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and forward thinking individual to join our Day Surgery team at Wycombe Hospital.

Having previously achieved Hub Accreditation status, we cater for patients on the High Volume Low Complexity (HVLC) pathway. The team is currently expanding and we are looking for a committed team member capable of delivering high quality, patient-focused care within a busy, progressive and varied department. We offer opportunities to work with Breast, ENT. General , Gynaecological, Orthopaedics, Plastic, and Spinal Surgeries.You will be committed to clinical excellence with effective communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.Working hours are Monday to Friday.

You should have a flexible approach to working hours and be prepared to develop skills within the Day Surgery Admissions and Discharge Areas.In house training opportunities and professional development will be available.Applicants must be a registered nurse with an NMC registration and have at least 2 years Band 5 experience.

Main duties of the job

Acts as a role model to develop and encourage harmonious working relationships and professional rapport within the department

Deputising for department sister when required - attending meetings and manage daily department issues in their absence

Management of day to day service and issues

The role requires commitment to work across all sites within the Trust. when required.

Promoting continuous development in clinical practice and delivery of patient care, encouraging innovation and appropriate change in service delivery.

To ensure the delivery of high quality patient care throughout the department.

To provide visible effective professional and managerial leadership to staff.

Represent the department in a professional manner at all times.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• NMC registration
• Degree in related field (or equivalent)

Desirable

• IT skills and experience
• Completion of appropriate management and leadership programme or willing to undertake.
• Previous experience supported with a Teaching and assessment and coaching recognised qualification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Previous experience of working with surgical patients or in a surgical setting

Desirable

• At lest 2 years Band 5 experience
• Evidence of working in a busy ward environment

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate on the telephone and face to face with patients, and colleagues, and be able to respond to those who may experience communication difficulties through language or understanding
• Able to complete delegated tasks set, follow and deliver instructions

Desirable

• Awareness of health and safety issues and policies
• Have knowledge and insight into the importance of maintain a safe working environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

high Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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