Deputy Ward Manager/Charge Nurse (Spines)

at  Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Ward D8 is a 28 bedded mixed Spinal ward caring for patients with emergency and elective spinal conditions. The spinal unit is a specialist Regional unit caring for patients in Nottinghamshire and parts of the East Midlands.
This is a great development opportunity for an experienced Nurse to gain new skills and competencies in supporting learners, preceptors, in the clinical area. You will work within NUH’s Regional Spinal Unit and associated clinical areas.
You will work closely with the specialty leadership team to deliver the bespoke education and training when required.
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We are looking for experienced, dynamic, forward thinking, self motivated individuals who would like to be part of our committed team and join us in delivering high quality, relationship centred care, in line with our professional practice model. You should have excellent interpersonal & communication skills, be passionate about delivering high quality, compassionate care and be able to demonstrate the ability to lead change and motivate others, using own initiative. You will be expected to deputise in the absence of the Ward Sister.
You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be an exceptional clinical role model. The team are passionate about getting it right for our patients and our staff and will support personal development.
A keen interest and significant experience of spinal nursing would be advantageous.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Devise, Organise and deliver the Spinal Foundation programme and competency assessments across the specialty including liaison with the other MDT teams to facilitate as required.
Act as a role model alongside all staff members supporting the to develop their confidence in spinal care and associated clinical practice.
Promote reflective practice, clinical supervision, coaching and experiential learning opportunities developing a learning culture.
Promote by own example, effective multidisciplinary team working.
Contribute towards the development of clinical staff competence in spinal care.
Be a visible role model to ensure that the dignity, rights and confidentiality of the patient and individual team members are protected and maintained in accordance with national standards and guidelines.
Plan, prepare and maintain materials for use in the educational programmes that is accurate and relevant to the target audience.
Monitor and evaluate training feedback and adapt as required.
You must display excellent leadership and communication skills and be confident to deal with members of the public and the hospitals multidisciplinary team. It is essential that you have recent experience in an acute environment

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