Deputy Sister / Clinical Lead Ward 1 | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Ward 1 on the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site of University Hospital Dorset is a 22 bedded Gastroenterology unit which looks after patients with a variety of different conditions. We have a diverse patient group ranging from teenagers to the elderly meaning that your day is always varied and interesting!

We are a close knit team who are looking for a dedicated and passionate registered deputy to join us.

Exciting opportunities for registered staff include:

- A four bedded GI Bay providing high level care for patients with GI bleeding giving the opportunity to develop intensive nursing skills.

- Using the SLIP method with student nurses. We have 4 students on shift 7 days a week and are following a different structure of student placement providing staff the opportunity to develop their teaching, coaching and educational competence.

- A fun, friendly team who all have the same goal to provide high quality patient care. Our motto- ''WeAlways strive toReliablyDeliverOutstandingNursing care toEveryone''

As part of UHD's transformation works, Gastro will be going into the new Darwin build in approx. 2025. Into a brand new ward.

This role requires an active UK NMC Registration.

Base Location: Bournemouth

Interview date: TBC

The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of flow, patient safety and staff on the ward.

You will be able to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and skills including being proficient in extended clinical roles expected in the care of the acute patient. As the Deputy Sister/Clinical Lead, it is expected you can make justified decisions in the absence of the Sister, and partake in holding the medical bleep, including bed meetings and safe staffing.

You will need to be able to work well under pressure and build strong and effective communication links with the Clinical Site Team, Emergency Department, Management and the Multi-Disciplinary Teams, including the management and escalation of the "Stranded Patient".

You will organise and be responsible for staff appraisal, training, support and development for staff on the ward.

Additionally, you will be responsible for addressing and resolving complaints, sickness management and adverse incidents.

Shifts include long days (7:00-19.30), earlies (7:00-15.00) , lates (11:30-19:30) and nights (19.00-07.30).

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.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

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