Sister/Charge Nurse | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 19 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 pro rata pa |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 May 2024 |
| Location: | Derby, DE22 3NE |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6142181/320-CDCS-2971 |
Summary
Ward 302 is looking for a forward thinking, visible leader to join the team as a Charge Nurse/ Sister. We are looking for an individual that is enthusiastic to drive change and improvement on an acute ward. You will be expected to ensure that professionalism and high standards of care are upheld at all times.
Ward 302 cares for acutely unwell Oncology, Haematology, Cardiology and General Medical patients admitted directly from assessment units and the Emergency Department, providing a varied and diverse work environment.
Applicants must hold a current NMC registration, and must be able to demonstrate post registration experience. Leadership experience would be preferable however this will be an ongoing developmental area of the role.
We are looking for a compassionate individual that can demonstrate excellent communication skills and is committed to driving change forward.
Applicants will need to be a visible, reliable, and flexible leader ensuring high standards of care are given at all times.
The successful candidate will be able to deputise for the Senior Sister in their absence. They will be able to build professional working relationships and provide supportive management to the team.
Closing date of applications: 01 May 2024
Interview date: 15 May 2024
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
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This advert closes on Wednesday 1 May 2024