Job Title: Deputy Sister (Charge Nurse) - Orthopaedic Departments
Location: Guernsey
Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Grade: Band 6a £43,160 - £50,030 BAR £51,647 - £57,708 per annum.
Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Deputy Sister (Charge Nurse) for the Orthopaedic Departments.
The Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse will collaborate with the ward manager in overseeing the daily operations of the Orthopaedic wards, providing clinical leadership and ensuring the delivery of evidence-based care. This role involves supporting colleagues in care planning, monitoring, and evaluation, while serving as a mentor to facilitate skill development within the team.
Key responsibilities include acting as a specialist resource within the Orthopaedic wards, contributing to the ongoing training and assessment of colleagues. Staff members rotate between the two wards to facilitate continuous professional development.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive relocation package, inclusive of interview and relocation travel expenses, alongside competitive remuneration, annual bonuses, and an additional bonus scheme of £3,000, disbursed after two and four years of service.
Additionally, we provide subsidised accommodation for solo travelers and an 8-year employment permit for those relocating with partners or families.
Requirements:
- Registered nurse
- Evidence of CPD at Diploma level
- Teaching/Mentoring Qualification
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement or equivalent (D32/33, NVQ A1)
- Diploma in a related field
- Proven ability to contribute to the development of specialist protocols and practice changes arising from audits and adhere to all HSC policies and procedures
- Ability to communicate complex and highly sensitive information to patients and relatives using empathy and reassurance, gain cooperation where required and overcome barriers to understanding
- Demonstrates ability to influence and negotiate with others
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management and how this effects their role and the department
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients/clients and give relevant advice/information to patients and relatives
- Ability to make judgements related to unwell patients that involve complex facts or situations, analysing what is needed and comparing a range of options
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Be able decide how best to achieve expected results, whilst acting within clearly defined policies/procedures and codes of conduct
- Able to work under pressure
- IT Skills
- Ability to act on own initiative with evidence of sound decision making abilities
- Ability to communicate articulately (written, verbal and non-verbal)
- Proven organisational skills
- Ability to relate to and motivate others
- Ability to deal with difficult/sensitive situations
Pre-employment checks, including references, occupational health clearance, DBS checks, and confirmation of qualifications/registrations, will be conducted post-offer.
Successful candidates not meeting the full criteria may be appointed at a lower grade with opportunities for progression as skills are developed. Applicants should be prepared for potential role evolution in line with organisational transformation and should align with the core values of teamwork, accountability, customer service, and empowerment.
Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
