Trauma and Orthopaedic Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

The job includes being a leader in an acute clinical environment, clinically supporting and developing colleagues at ward level.

Working alongside and liaising with the Ward Sister in a managerial role through regular Trust/ward audits, managing and monitoring recruitment, training and staff wellbeing involvement as well as looking at inspiring ways to implement service improvement.

Ward F18 is a 28 bedded Mixed Trauma and Orthopaedics ward caring for patients with complex orthopaedic injuries. We work closely alongside our two neighbouring trauma and orthopaedic wards to deliver high quality patient care. You will also oversee a 4 bedded frailty admission and discharge unit which admits patients direct from the emergency department for early optimisation prior to being admitted to one of our orthopaedic wards.

You would be expected to have excellent interpersonal, leadership & communication skills, be passionate about delivering high quality specialised care, demonstrate the ability to lead change, monitor and support performance and motivate and develop the team.

You will be enthusiastic, dynamic and committed to providing the best possible care.

You will be expected to deputise and coordinate the ward in the absence of the Ward Sister.

About Us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Date posted

03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7100617

Job locations

Ward F18 Queens Medical Centre
Derby road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH

Job Description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Responsibilities

Job description Job responsibilities. Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Person Specification
Qualifications Essential

• Current Level One NMC registration
• Competent in medicines management
• Teaching and Assessing Qualification
• Possession of a Mentoring Course

Desirable

• Diploma or degree in health / nursing related Studies
• Evidence of continuing professional development/reflective profile
• Completion of all local competency packages or Has undertaken Working in New ways Packages essential to role and Specialty
• Formal leadership and management training

Communication and relationship Essential

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents

Desirable

• Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills
• Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
• Demonstration of team working and ability

Analytical and Judgement Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
• Demonstrate an understanding of the deputy sister/charge nurse role
• Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective intervention

Desirable

• Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS
• Evidence of data collection and analysis

Planning and organisation Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
• Able to contribute to the development of implementation and monitoring of local

Desirable

• Demonstrate leadership skills & ability to effectively lead a team
• Demonstrate effective time management skills
• Demonstrate effective resource management

Physical skills Essential

• Demonstrate dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
• Competent and capable of using medical equipment
• Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient

Desirable

• Evidence of moving and handling training

Qualifications Desirable

• Previous Trauma and Orthopaedic experience

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Ward F18 Queens Medical Centre
Derby road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/