Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse SEU D Side

An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, dynamic and committed Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse within the Surgical Emergency Unit D Side at the John Radcliffe Hospital. We are looking for an individual who is proactive and motivated to deliver high-quality, safe and compassionate patient care, demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills and work well within a multidisciplinary team. The successful applicant will be coordinating SEU D Side supporting the nursing staff and manage the patients flow leasing with the SEU Bleep holder ensuring effective flow of patients and providing clinical leadership. The post holder will also lead a small team of nurses with the support of the ward sister; ensuring staff have an annual appraisal and appropriate training. The post holder is expected to support the Ward Sisters with Ulysses investigations, patients complaint and monthly audits., Demonstrate expert knowledge and skills in the management of the changing health care needs of the patient, responding to changes promptly and appropriately and developing specialised plans of care/ follow relevant protocols in collaboration with other senior nurses/medical staff.

• Develop and strengthen interpersonal relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team thereby ensuring a good team spirit and collaborative and holistic working practices
• To demonstrate understanding follow trust procedures and inform senior staff of any safeguarding concerns as per hospital policy
• Identify and discuss nursing / patient needs with multi disciplinary team, patients, and carers, assisting colleagues in patient care where appropriate
• Contribute toward Triage projects, audits and quality initiatives as directed by the SENP's / Matron / Surgical Team
• Be accountable for some specific responsibilities that contribute toward the organisational and administrative work of the unit
• Ensure equipment supplies, disposables and staffing resources are used appropriately when implementing care and treatments
• Report untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or drug administration errors as detailed in departmental and Trust protocols and procedures
• Demonstrate ability to manage time, support, monitor and report difficulties experienced by junior staff to senior staff
• Demonstrate an awareness of local / Trust policies and procedures and ability to educate, support and supervise staff in implementation
• Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of local, divisional, organizational and governmental policies and agendas identifying implications for patient care, staff management and budgetary targets
  
  Registered Nurse
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Mentorship qualification
• Experience in an acute healthcare setting
• Experience managing staff
• Excellent written communication skills, Diploma or degree
• Specialist experience, knowledge and skills in General Surgery
• Experienced in venepuncture & cannulation
• Management or leadership training
• Emergency Care experience, Current first level RN registration with NMC
• Evidence of understanding and insight into current issues in nursing and the NHS
• Evidence of specialist knowledge and competency in the speciality
• Experience of participating in projects and audit
Desirable criteria
• Educated to diploma/degree level
• Evidence of post registration qualification or training in the speciality.
• Experience of operational management
• Competent in basic IT skills, A positive enthusiastic character
• Being self aware and able to accept constructive criticism
• Resilient and proactive under pressure
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to prioritize, instruct and direct others
• Ability to prioritize, instruct and direct others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Belief in patient centred philosophy
• Ability to work effectively and communicate with different nursing teams and other professional groups
• Ability to think logically and use initiative, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel., Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.