Job summary If you are considering your next move up the career ladder then this opportunity could be ideal for gaining experience and developing leadership skills.You will follow a development pathway specifically designed for the Band 6 role, which includes training and support to develop your knowledge on staff rostering, sickness and performance management, appraisals as well as governance issues such as answering InPhase complaints and participation in auditsThe Band 6 role is the key supporting function to the Band 7 to enable the optimal care of our patients and to the success of our Trust.
The delivery of a high quality, effective and compassionate care is the most important role within the organisation.
Main duties of the job The Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse will be working within the DTC Ward & Ward Services and will be accountable to the DTC Ward Services Sister, working within the Surgical Division.
Experienced practitioner in Ambulatory Care/Surgical Services.Day to day operational management of DTC Ward.
To support the band 7 in the delivery of the service by the team or area that you are responsible for or have been delegated the responsibilityHigh standards of Professional Practice to ensure quality and safety of patient care, experience and the patient journeyMonitoring key quality and performance indicators and service pressures and recommending /implementing actions to address them.Ensuring necessary / appropriate equipment is available for management treatment needs of the patients covered within the ward area.Reporting on workforce requirements for meeting service demandLine management of staff working within the service areaResponsible for staff supervision, annual appraisal, management of attendance and performance, and identifying and facilitating staff training needs.Supporting the band 7 in ensuring that clinical services are delivered to a high quality of care and that all compliance requirements such as CQC and contractual requirements are achieved.
About us Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient.
Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital.
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally.
We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year.
As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors.
The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential Able to demonstrate a good command of the English Language both written and verbal Professional UK registration NMC, HPC Degree level education or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, or employment experience Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Management and Leadership, or equivalent eg NVQ 3, experience Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent study or work experience Formal training &/or experience in mentorship Desirable Degree level education or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, or employment experience Experience & Knowledge Essential Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) clearly recorded for professional profile Completed clinical placements in a variety of areas Knowledge of the management of in-patients and outpatients including evidence based strategies.
Knowledge and experience of a range of approaches to the management of patients utilising clinical reasoning.
Multidisciplinary team working Understanding of Health Environment policies and legislation including Clinical, HR, E&D, Governance Adherence to current statutory requirements, standards and regulations Awareness of local and national agenda within the speciality Desirable Awareness of local and national agenda within the speciality Experience of staff supervision Skills & Ability Essential Ability to demonstrate the required behaviour in keeping with the Trust values Ability to communicate written and verbal information in English, keeping legible and accurate notes Good communication skills to communicate complex, sensitive or confidential information in an appropriate manner Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Ability to work with the multi/interdisciplinary team and set goals Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety Desirable Customer Service experience dealing with complaints Other Specific Requirements Essential Should be willing to work flexible hours