NHS
Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse
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Job Description
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Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients.
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Leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process.
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Deputise and take charge of the given area regularly in the absence of the Ward/Unit Manager who has 24 hour accountability and responsibility.
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Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
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Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the ward team.
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Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.
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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.
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and relatives/carers.
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Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
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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.
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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.
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Ensure that fully accurate, complete and contemporaneous nursing records are written and maintained for each patient in accordance with agreed policy.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and relatives/carers.
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Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
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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.
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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.
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Ensure that fully accurate, complete and contemporaneous nursing records are written and maintained for each patient in accordance with agreed policy.
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Actively participate in the development and implementation of new ways of working, implementing research-based practice in order to promote ongoing care improvement.
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of post registration qualification in HDU
- Evidence of continuing educational development
- Evidence of Teaching and Assessing Skills
- Relevant experience in HDU
- Development of multidisciplinary working practice
- Demonstrates experience in clinical risk management
- Relevant experience as a nurse in charge
- Suitable post registration clinical experience
- Excellent communication skills in complex situations
- Evidence of being able to lead and co-ordinate a multi disciplinary team
- Good verbal and written skills
- Able to motivate self and others
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise
- Clinical role model
- Leadership skills
- Act as a mentor and assessor
- Demonstrates effective and efficient use of resources
- Demonstrates ability to implement new ways of working
- Demonstrates commitment and understanding of treating all individuals with dignity and respect.
- Demonstrates values and behaviours in accordance with Trust values
- Expert clinical practitioner within paediatric nursing
- Expert skills in paediatric high dependency care
- Expert Skills In Respiratory Care
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of post registration qualification in HDU
- Evidence of continuing educational development
- Evidence of Teaching and Assessing Skills
- Relevant experience in HDU
- Development of multidisciplinary working practice
- Demonstrates experience in clinical risk management
- Relevant experience as a nurse in charge
- Suitable post registration clinical experience
- Excellent communication skills in complex situations
- Evidence of being able to lead and co-ordinate a multi disciplinary team
- Good verbal and written skills
- Able to motivate self and others
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise
- Clinical role model
- Leadership skills
- Act as a mentor and assessor
- Demonstrates effective and efficient use of resources
- Demonstrates ability to implement new ways of working
- Demonstrates commitment and understanding of treating all individuals with dignity and respect.
- Demonstrates values and behaviours in accordance with Trust values
- Expert clinical practitioner within paediatric nursing
- Expert skills in paediatric high dependency care
- Expert Skills In Respiratory Care
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team on our Paediatric High Dependency & Respiratory 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.
Main duties of the job
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Date posted
09 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, Part-time
Reference number
358-7114213-W&C
Job locations
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE15WW
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
please see job description/person specification for further details on the role
Job responsibilities
please see job description/person specification for further details on the role
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Communication
Essential
Desirable
Planning, Organisation & Lead
Essential
Resource Utilisation
Essential
Equality & Diversity
Essential
Trust Values
Essential
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Training & Qualification
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Communication
Essential
Desirable
Planning, Organisation & Lead
Essential
Resource Utilisation
Essential
Equality & Diversity
Essential
Trust Values
Essential
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE15WW
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE15WW
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.