Deputy Sister / Deputy Ward Leader

You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence based care to a group of patients according to changing healthcare needs and varying levels of complexity. Ensure allocation of patients to nursing staff and the delegation of duties and care priorities to the multi disciplinary team in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility. Provide advice, education, support and information to patients and their relatives / carers as required and involve patients, relatives / carers in the planning and delivery of care. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and relatives / carers. Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Receive reports from team members on the progress of own patients during and at the end of each shift and for all patients when in charge. Facilitate effective communication and liaison with other disciplines as necessary to meet the needs of patients especially relating to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements. Ensure that fully accurate, complete and contemporaneous nursing records are written and maintained for each patient in accordance with agreed policy. Actively participate in the development and implementation of new ways of working, implementing research based practice in order to promote ongoing care improvement.,

• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence based nursing care to a group of patients.
• Leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process.
• Deputise and take charge of the given area regularly in the absence of the Sister / Charge Nurse who has 24hour accountability and responsibility.
• Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
• Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the ward team.
• Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.
• Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff.
  
  Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.