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Deputy sister/clinical lead

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must be a 1st level RN with advanced qualifications, experience in surgery/IR, and skills in teaching, assessment, clinical methods, and procedure-related tasks.
  • You will lead clinical teams, support patient care, manage day-to-day operations, ensure high standards, and collaborate with staff to enhance service delivery and team performance.

Requirements

  • 1st level Registered Nurse
  • Post grad qualification in teaching and assessing
  • Advanced history taking and physical examination qualification
  • Non-Medical prescribers qualification
  • Demonstrates evidence of on-going continuous professional development.
  • Degree or working towards
  • Appraisal training
  • Leading Teams through change training
  • Recruitment & selection course
  • Managing absence
  • Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of best practice, particularly within the day surgery and interventional radiology specialty area and the application of this in practice
  • Demonstrable experience of working in Day Surgery/Surgery/Orthopaedics/Interventional radiology
  • Experience of supervising, teaching, mentoring and developing staff.
  • Experience of implementing, commenting on and proposing changes to policies and protocols.
  • Able to demonstrate ability to deliver training and education to patients
  • Able to accept responsibility for working under own initiative within boundaries of role.
  • Experience of pre-assessment & recovery
  • Experience of working in partnership with all levels of staff, evidencing the ability to plan and co-ordinate the provision of care
  • In depth knowledge of Interventional Radiology and day surgery specialty
  • Problem solving experience
  • Ability to make sound clinical judgements and use sound clinical reasoning
  • Demonstrable ability to work in a busy environment and resilience when the service is under pressure
  • Able to accept responsibility for working under own initiative within boundaries of role.
  • Venepuncture /cannulation
  • ECGs
  • IT skills
  • Bladder Scanning
  • IV therapy administration
  • EPMA
  • Male catherisation

Responsibilities

  • To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Deputy Sister/Clinical Lead.

Where is the job location?

The job is based at the Bournemouth site of University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

What is the working pattern for this role?

The working pattern is full-time, consisting of 37.5 hours per week.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must have a 1st level Registered Nurse qualification, advanced history taking and physical examination qualification, and a Non-Medical prescribers qualification.

Is ongoing continuous professional development a requirement?

Yes, there is an expectation to demonstrate evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.

What experience is essential for applicants?

Essential experience includes demonstrable experience working in Day Surgery, Surgery, Orthopaedics, or Interventional Radiology, as well as experience in supervising, teaching, mentoring, and developing staff.

Are there any desirable qualifications for this role?

Desirable qualifications include a degree (or working towards one), appraisal training, leading teams through change training, and training in recruitment and selection.

Is UK NMC Registration required for this position?

Yes, active UK NMC Registration is a requirement for this role.

Will I receive support from a team in this role?

Yes, you will be supported by the ward team, Ambulatory Surgical Matron, and the wider surgical senior leadership team.

Is this position temporary or permanent?

This position is a fixed-term contract for 1 year.

What additional skills are desirable for candidates?

Desirable skills include venepuncture/cannulation, ECG administration, IT skills, bladder scanning, IV therapy administration, EPMA, and male catheterization.

Will a criminal record check be required for this position?

Yes, this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, necessitating a Disclosure submission to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Is sponsorship available for international applicants?

Yes, 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.

We are the Royal Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole hospitals. And together, we are #TeamUHD

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Mission & Purpose

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of acute and specialized healthcare services across Dorset. Their mission is to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to improve health outcomes and enhance the well-being of their community. Their purpose is to deliver comprehensive, effective medical services while continuously advancing healthcare standards and patient experiences through innovation and excellence.