Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse, Heron Ward
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Registered Nurses Wanted for Heron Ward
We are looking for experienced Registered Nurses, who regularly shift lead, to join our friendly team on Heron Ward. Heron is a 16 bedded surgical ward. As a Deputy Sister you will be a shift leader both on night and day shifts. We always put our patients at the heart of everything we do and take pride in our unified team working ethos. We want to employ staff, who have a passion for excellence, caring for patients as they would a family member; if you think that’s you please apply. Our aim is to provide excellence in clinical care, in a safe environment and we strive to continuously develop the service we provide. We ensure that care is provided in an evidence-based manner and we are strongly committed to clinical governance and quality improvement. We are passionate about developing our staff. In return we offer opportunities for training and development, access to the NHS Pension Scheme, work perks, NHS discounts, and opportunities for flexible working and access to onsite childcare provisions.
Clinical & Professional Responsibilities
- Support the Ward Manager 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 Trust’s Strategy for Nursing and Trust/Unit Policies and Procedures.
- Assist the Ward Manager 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 considering the skill mix of staff.
- Interpret the significance of the patient’s 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.
- Investigate and reports on all aspects of patient management, including accidents and complaints, in line with hospital policy.
- 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.
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About Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,000 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
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We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
St Peter’s Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward-thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.
Contact Information
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For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Tallulah Kitt
- Job title: Ward Manager
- Email address: t.kitt@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 0193273267
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