Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse | University Hospitals Of Leicester Nhs Trust

There is an exciting opportunity to join the Leicester dialysis unit as a Band 6 deputy team leader, we are looking for passionate individuals with a strong desire to provide excellent care as well as demonstrating the necessary leadership qualities required for the role.
Dialysis / Renal experience is very desirable although consideration will be given to all applicants who possess the right skills and knowledge. You will be joining a supportive team with an ethos for shared dialysis care and good opportunities for professional development.
This is a great time to join the Leicester renal dialysis team as we expand our vital services and look forward to moving to a brand new, state of the art dialysis unit situated in Wigston, an area in the south of the city with good transport links.
• 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 24 hour 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.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
• 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.
• Act as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients, carers and the public at all times.
• Supervise the performance standards of own team members and, in the absence of the Sister / Charge Nurse, other nursing staff within the ward.
• Maintain efficient and effective communication with the Sister / Charge Nurse, the multidisciplinary team and the Matron on issues related to patient care, ward management and organisation.
• Act as a clinical resource, mentor / assessor / supervisor / preceptor of learners and staff as required.
• Accept delegated line management responsibilities of other team members actively contributing to performance review and the appraisal and personal development.
• Actively encourage and educate colleagues on the shared dialysis care ethos.
• Promote patient participation in shared dialysis care by providing appropriate education and ensuring all patients are given equal opportunity to participate in care and treatment decisions where possible.
This advert closes on Tuesday 12 Mar 2024