Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - PeterboroughNHS

Job summary

To provide clinical expertise and quality patient care to the patient group.

To demonstrate clear leadership and mentorship through role modelling and motivation to the B5 multi-disciplinary team.

As a clinical leader you will have responsibility for the organisation and management of the department and team on a daily basis raising concerns and escalating as required.

You will facilitate and coordinate the training, education and development of the staff.

Communicate with:

• Orthopaedic Consultants
• Junior doctors
• Specialist Nurses
• Ward staff
• Therapy services
• Clinical audit & Information services

Main duties of the job

• Demonstrate clinical expertise and credibility and ensure delivery of high quality, evidence-based patient care is a priority through role modelling and leadership.
• Take appropriate action to address any shortfall, errors or omissions.
• Ensure robust and effective communication throughout the department.
• Investigate adverse events, near misses and complaints attached to the department.
• Encourage reflective practice.
• Organise and manage the staff and the department on a daily basis to ensure it reflects clinic scheduling and escalate any gaps or concerns.
• Explore new ways of working and developing systems to enhance patient care.
• The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to Trust policies
• This job description reflects the present requirements and objectives of the post; it does not form part of your contract of employment.
• Duties of the post may change and develop as a result of new technology, legislation or policy changes in which case the job description will be reviewed and subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder.

Job description

• Demonstrate clinical expertise and credibility and ensure delivery of high quality, evidence-based patient care is a priority through role modelling and leadership.
• Take appropriate action to address any shortfall, errors or omissions.
• Ensure robust and effective communication throughout the department.
• Investigate adverse events, near misses and complaints attached to the department.
• Encourage reflective practice.
• Organise and manage the staff and the department on a daily basis to ensure it reflects clinic scheduling and escalate any gaps or concerns.
• Explore new ways of working and developing systems to enhance patient care.

About us

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.