Job summary
Employer heading
Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - TAU
Band 6
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
We require professional, flexible, motivated and committed team member capable of delivering high quality, patient-focused care within a busy, progressive and varied Trauma & orthopaedics Assessment Unit (TAU).
You will be committed to clinical excellence with effective communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
You should have a flexible approach to working hours and be prepared to develop skills within the Trauma & Orthopaedic areas.
In service training will be given and opportunities for professional development will be available.
Applicants must be a registered nurse with an NMC registration. Experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics would be beneficial
If you have a commitment to the development and delivery of high quality care, have a passion for success and share our trusts core values then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Coordinate the safe and effective running of the TAU unit on a daily basis between the hours of 8-4.
Liaise with the medical teams and trauma coordinator to ensure patient care and treatment is coordinated in a timely manner.
Work with ED colleagues to support the 4 hour waiting time target.
Carry out those activities involved when conducting the comprehensive assessment nursing requirements. Undertake the essential nursing assessment of the Trauma & Orthopaedics, taking into account all the activities of daily living.
Undertake relevant risk assessments in order to inform the care needs of Trauma & Orthopaedics
Recognise the significance of the observations made and use these to develop an initial nursing assessment.
Working for our organisation
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TR
Essential criteria
- RN (adult)
- Degree in related field (or equivalent)
- Relevant post registration experience
Desirable criteria
- Completion of appropriate management and leadership programme
- Teaching and assessment recognised qualification
- Recognised communication skills.
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working with orthopaedic patients or in a surgery setting
- Experience of working with patients following surgery and providing personal care
- Experience at a band 5 level within a related field.
- Previous experience in teaching mentoring and coaching
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of working in a busy environment
SKILLS, ABILITIES &KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate on the telephone and face to face with patients, and colleagues, and be able to respond to those who may experience communication difficulties through language or understanding
- Demonstrate good organisational skills
- Able to know own limitations and seek advice
- Able to complete delegated tasks set, follow and deliver instructions
- Physical ability and endurance to work in the physical environment of the clinical area required by this post
- Ability to plan and organise complex activities and programmes which may need adjustment on a regular basis
- Dexterity and accuracy required for medicine administration and clinical interventions.
Desirable criteria
- Have knowledge and insight into the importance of maintain a safe working environment
- Ability to learn / ability to initiate self learning
- Able to work within a team setting
- Awareness of health and safety issues and policies
- Proven ability to utilise word, power point and excel to a level of producing documents
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential criteria
- Ability to work required shift pattern
- Can demonstrate ability to motivate self and others
- Has insight into the needs of the surgical patient and their care needs.
- The post holder may be required to work across all sites and will be required to travel between sites in a timely manner
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Anne Hutton
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07768612558
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