Deputy sister / clinical lead

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Nurse to join and support leadership of the progressive and dedicated Day Surgery Services team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, based on Ward 9 at the Bournemouth site for 37.5 hours per week., To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Ward 9 (Sandbourne Suite) incorporates an Admission Suite, Day Surgery services and Interventional Radiology.

The post holder will work closely with the band 7 to lead the team, motivate staff, help set the direction for service improvement, implement change, role model demonstrating the behaviours expected from all the staff with regard to displaying excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism, upholding the Organisations Values.

You will ensure the delivery of high quality clinical care with an excellent patient experience. The ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team is essential and required in order to build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working. You will be supported in this post by the ward team, Ambulatory Surgical Matron and the wider surgical senior leadership team.

This role requires an active UK NMC Registration and also requires a current Nurse Prescribing Qualification

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.