Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ,
London, Greater London
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Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Head & Neck Ward We are looking for a band 6 deputy sister/Charge nurse to join our team on a 21 bed Head and Neck ward. This is a busy and challenging environment which caters for elective and emergency flow. The ward delivers high standards of care and this provides greater satisfaction for our staff and patients. We work closely with our Emergency Department, Head and Neck Clinical Nurse Specialists and Outpatients to smooth the pathway for our patients and consistently get very positive feedback about our ward environment and caring staff. As deputy sister/Charge nurse you will be expected to take responsibility for: take responsibility for: Protecting and supporting the health of individual patients and clients. The assessment of care and health education needs. The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient. Maintaining effective communication. The management of a designated clinical area /caseload for a period of time and/or act as a deputy to the person holding continuing responsibility for the organisation and management of the department The development of skills and experience in the management of the unit / caseload and provide clinical leadership. Participating in clinical supervision programmes as appropriate and to teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor to junior nurses and students We are supported by an excellent CNS team and a CPF who provide teaching and experience to assist you in your role; we will offer you full induction and specialist training within your role to facilitate better patient outcomes. For further details / informal visits contact: Please feel free to contact Matron Niamh Gavaghan for any further information or assistance. Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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