Job summary
Employer heading
Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Peterborough
Band 6
Job overview
Are you looking to take that next step in your nursing career?
We invite you to join the Hip Fracture Team at Peterborough City Hospital. Our friendly and welcoming team is dedicated to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. Our team includes enthusiastic consultants and nurses who specialise in patient-centred care, ensuring the best outcomes for those we serve.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate for this position is a highly motivated, flexible, dynamic, caring, and experienced Registered Nurse. You should possess strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively. In this role, you will assist in the day-to-day management of the ward and support the Ward Manager in all aspects of team management and skill development.
You will receive full support from the matron, ward manager, and fellow Band 6 nurses who work closely with the team, fostering the highest standards of nursing care. We are committed to creating a friendly and supportive environment where continuous learning and mutual support are paramount.
Working for our organisation
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see detailed job description and person specification for additional information regarding this post.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RN Adult or equivalent with current NMC registration
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification
- Demonstrable evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Senior Nurse Competency Pack
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent experience working at Band 5 within specialty in an acute setting with the ability to demonstrate up-to-date evidenced based practice
- Experience mentoring and/or teaching
Desirable criteria
- Experience of managing people
- Experience of managing difficult situations
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of NMC codes
- Demonstrative knowledge of clinical governance framework
- Understanding of infection prevention and control and evidence of application
- Knowledge of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
Key Skills
Essential criteria
- Previous Orthopaedic knowledge & skills
- A team player able to work well with others & demonstrate commitment to team objectives and changes in practice
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
- Lucy Seymour
- Job title
- Ward Manager, B7
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01733 677093
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Resourcing Department
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 6NT
- Telephone
- 01480 847491
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