Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Peterborough

Job overview

To provide clinical expertise and quality patient care to the patient group.

To demonstrate clear leadership and mentorship through role modelling and motivation to the B5 multi-disciplinary team.

As a clinical leader you will have responsibility for the organisation and management of the department and team on a daily basis raising concerns and escalating as required.

You will facilitate and coordinate the training, education and development of the staff.

Communicate with:

• Orthopaedic Consultants
• Junior doctors
• Specialist Nurses
• Ward staff
• Therapy services
• Clinical audit & Information services

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• Demonstrate clinical expertise and credibility and ensure delivery of high quality, evidence-based patient care is a priority through role modelling and leadership.
• Take appropriate action to address any shortfall, errors or omissions.
• Ensure robust and effective communication throughout the department.
• Investigate adverse events, near misses and complaints attached to the department.
• Encourage reflective practice.
• Organise and manage the staff and the department on a daily basis to ensure it reflects clinic scheduling and escalate any gaps or concerns.
• Explore new ways of working and developing systems to enhance patient care.
• The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to Trust policies
• This job description reflects the present requirements and objectives of the post; it does not form part of your contract of employment.
• Duties of the post may change and develop as a result of new technology, legislation or policy changes in which case the job description will be reviewed and subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder.

Working for our organisation

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Demonstrate clinical expertise and credibility and ensure delivery of high quality, evidence-based patient care is a priority through role modelling and leadership.
• Take appropriate action to address any shortfall, errors or omissions.
• Ensure robust and effective communication throughout the department.
• Investigate adverse events, near misses and complaints attached to the department.
• Encourage reflective practice.
• Organise and manage the staff and the department on a daily basis to ensure it reflects clinic scheduling and escalate any gaps or concerns.
• Explore new ways of working and developing systems to enhance patient care.

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt.

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Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications—please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying:
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If applying from overseas, you may also be required to provide a criminal record certificate for any country in which you have lived for 12 months or more during the past 10 years.