Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, Birch & CCU

• To promote and help to manage delivery of a quality nursing service, setting and monitoring clinical standards.
• To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
• To work as a Team Leader and Deputise for the Ward Manager(s) within the framework of team nursing based on internal night rotation and in accordance with the nursing philosophy of Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust.
• To take lead responsibility for an area of clinical practice appropriate to coronary care unit with PPCI service. To have a Coronary Care course at diploma or degree level. Be able to work as part of an acute cardiac team and read ECGs with confidence.

• Support the Ward Manager(s) in leading and supervising a safe, high standard of nursing practice and the delivery of evidenced based patient care in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, the Trusts Strategy for Nursing and Trust/Unit Policies and Procedures.
• Assist the Ward Manager(s) in providing and developing good nursing practice ensuring that said practices are in accordance with department and hospital policy.
• Assist in the establishment, monitoring and evaluation of agreed standards of patient care and quality service.
• Determine nursing care priorities, planning the delivery of patient care taking into account the skill mix of staff.
• Interpret the significance of the patients clinical observations and records, making decisions and planning in areas affecting patient care; reports promptly to medical or appropriate staff any matters which fall outside his/her responsibility.
• Monitor clerical and legal documents completed by ward staff, ensuring they are accurate and legible.
• Establish an effective communication system with patients, their carers, and all staff working in the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with any appropriate evaluation projects and in the assessment of new equipment and technology.
• With the Ward Manager(s), ensure that clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infection.

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On-site Nurseries
• On-site staff cafes
• On-site parking
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Essential

• Cardiology experience in an acute setting
• Relevant cardiac qualification
• ILS
• Shift Leader Experience

Desirable

• ALS
• NIV Competency

Essential

• You are able to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised
• Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
• Ability to delegate and prioritise