Deputy Ward Sister Renal Ward

Provide exceptional patient care which is underpinned by evidence based practice and OUH values.

• Work in partnership with the patients' family and friends to be actively involved in the caring
process on behalf of the patient where agreed.
• Manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.
• Communicate effectively information to patients/relatives/carers/ and all members of the
multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate high standards of nursing care, reflecting the beliefs about professional
nursing practice and patient care commensurate with The Oxford Model for Exemplary Professional Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
• Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the clinical area.
• Undertake the responsibilities associated with being a mentor and preceptor reflecting the
beliefs about professional nursing practice and patient care commensurate with the Oxford Model for Exemplary Professional and Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
• Demonstrably contribute towards the continuing development of professional nursing
practice in the department.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model to others at all times
commensurate with The Code (NMC 2015). August 2017
• Work proactively to ensure every hospital visit meets the needs of the patient and that they
are discharged in a timely manner ensuring effective communication with the family and/or relevant agencies as agreed., Demonstrate and promote a patient and family centred style of clinical practice.
• Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
from admission to discharge, by demonstrating a collaborative approach through effective communication and decision making between the multi-professional team, patients and significant others.
• Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs according to the Trust policy. Ensure
patients and relatives are taught the correct method of administration, where appropriate.
• Accurately document and report to other members of the nursing team and multidisciplinary team information regarding the care given to patients, communicating changes
as they occur.
• Respond to emergency situations with composure, maintaining patient safety and seeking
immediate support, and supporting the patient, family and other staff as required.
• Identify and discuss patient needs with the team/staff, patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team. Be able to plan own workload and those of others as required.
• Demonstrate a problem solving approach to effectively execute planning, implementation
and evaluation of individualised plans of care based on a person centred model of care.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other
staff, overcoming barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events
• Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times., Promote effective interpersonal relationships with all members of the multi-professional
team thereby ensuring a good team spirit and collaborative and person centred working practices.
• Deputise for the sister/charge nurse in his/her absence, demonstrating a sound problem
solving approach to clinical and management issues, seeking advice from senior nurses as appropriate.
• Regularly act as shift coordinator, participating in the allocation of resources, ensuring
effective patient care and safety on the ward.
• Be proactive in undertaking specific responsibilities as delegated by sister charge nurse i.e.
on a rotational basis with colleagues, take responsibility for off duty planning, work allocation and monitoring off annual leave and sickness/absence.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of budgetary restrictions and their implications.
Act as a budgetary signatory in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Ensure that electronic patient acuity and dependency and safe staffing tools are
consistently and effectively inputted on a daily basis.
• Ensure compliance with the Health and Social Care Act regulations 2010 by adhering to the
Care Quality Commission standards at all times raising concerns to Sister/charge Nurse or an appropriate senior person, (CQC 2010 Guidance about compliance: Summary of regulations, outcomes and judgement framework).
• Ensure the appropriate management of clinical and general waste.
• Ensure staffing resources are used appropriately when prescribing and implementing care
and treatments.
• Report near misses and untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or
medicine administration errors as detailed in departmental and Trust protocols and procedures, assist the Sister / Charge Nurse Manager in investigating incidents as required. Be proactive in seeking a response to the issues raised in order to disseminate the actions identified and provide own account of events if asked to support an investigation.
• Demonstrate an awareness of and compliance with Health and Safety Regulations that
apply to staff and patients. To escalate concerns to senior staff in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Be familiar with the Oxford Model of Exemplary Nursing and Midwifery Practice and ensure
that key performance indicators are met.
• Maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice, conduct or decision
making in conjunction with team leaders/ward manager/unit co-ordinator.
• Discuss personal and professional development needs during an annual appraisal,
developing, agreeing and documenting action points in the electronic recording and personal development plan. August 2017
• Ensure that a smart, professional image that enhances the public perception of the Trust
and the professionalism of its staff is portrayed.

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 four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu 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.