Deputy Charge Nurse

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced nurse to join our central London teaching hospital as a Band 6 Paediatric Deputy Charge Nurse in the Emergency Department. This is a prime opportunity for an enthusiastic Paediatric Emergency Nurse to be part of one of the UK's largest and most successful Foundation Trusts, renowned internationally for innovation. Our £21.7 million Emergency Department redevelopment has expanded Majors and Rapid Assessment Treatment bays, enhancing services for over 142,000 patients annually.

Why join us? Our fully funded Development Programme supports your Band 6 career with academic courses and study days to enhance leadership and nursing skills. You'll receive funding and study leave for career growth. Our supportive team includes Senior Nurses, a Matron, a Consultant Nurse, and accredited advanced clinical practitioners (ACPs) and Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs).

Main duties of the job

We pride ourselves as a clinical excellence center with great central London locations and diverse career opportunities within the Trust. We seek a Deputy Charge Nurse who brings:

Emergency Nursing experience to share knowledge with our team Passion for delivering excellent patient care Willingness to learn new skills, manage shifts, and lead by example Desire to develop line management skills with support from a Band 7 Charge Nurse Effective communication and professionalism Located in the vibrant West End of London, we offer a lively working atmosphere with easy transport links. Our extensive in-house training promotes personal development, clinical excellence, and leadership skills. UCLH is committed to staff development and wellbeing, offering benefits like an interest-free ticket loan, subsidized social club with gym and pool, library access, confidential support services, and retail discounts.

If you aim to advance your career in a hospital with cutting-edge technology, apply online. All positions require internal rotation to night duty and pro-rata weekends/Bank Holidays. This vacancy may close early, so submit your application promptly.

Join us for a fulfilling career in a leading hospital dedicated to staff and patient excellence.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

The role of the Deputy Charge Nurse within the Emergency Department is key to ensuring the safe care of patients attending the UCH as emergencies. When in charge, you will be responsible for ensuring the management and supervision of the nursing staff in within the ED during your shift along with the Consultant in Charge of the department. You will assist the Senior Nurse and Charge Nurses in leading the nursing staff in ensuring quality of care and meeting and sustaining performance against the Care Quality Indicators ( CQI’s) for Emergency Services You will assist the Senior Nurse and Charge Nurses to ensure the educational needs of the ED are met. . In the event of a major incident (MAJAX) you will be responsible for assisting in the co-ordination of the ED response.

• Professional Conduct: Work according to the NMC Code and relevant guidelines as a named nurse, ensuring high standards of patient care, assessing nursing and health education needs, and managing care programs, including discharge planning. 2.    Ward Management: Act as a deputy for ward organization and management, developing skills in ward/department management and providing leadership in the absence of the senior sister/charge nurse. 3.    Strategy Implementation: Promote and implement UCLH Nursing & Midwifery strategy and Core Standards, contributing to the Trust’s “Top 10” Objectives. 4.    Quality Initiatives: Develop and implement Audit, Quality, and Risk Management initiatives. 5.    Teaching and Mentoring: Teach, facilitate, mentor, and precept student nurses, participating in clinical supervision programs. Key Working Relationships Work alongside Band 6.5 and Band 7 nurses, supported by a Band 7 Team Leader, Matron, and Senior Nurses. Manage a team of Band 3 Nursing Assistants and Band 5 and 6 nurses. Collaborate with the clinical practice facilitator team for staff training and development. Build relationships with the ED medical team, management team, and senior operations team. Key Results Areas •    Communication: Maintain effective communication, convey complex information, ensure patient documentation accuracy, provide health information, and maintain confidentiality. •    Personal and People Development: Educate patients and carers, participate in appraisals and staff development, and act as a preceptor/mentor for staff and students. •    Health, Safety, and Security: Ensure a safe environment, adhere to Trust policies, manage risks, and ensure safe drug custody and administration. •    Service Improvement: Develop and monitor nursing practice standards, deliver evidence-based care, and contribute to research and development programs. •    Quality: Maintain a safe, welcoming environment, participate in quality audits, and handle complaints per UCLH policy. •    Equality and Diversity: Act in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunity policy, respecting diversity and individual preferences. •    Care Planning: Ensure appropriate patient care plans, coordinate discharge arrangements, and supervise junior staff. •    Information Processing: Use electronic patient records and ensure accurate data collection. •    Learning and Development: Assist with staff induction, establish clinical supervision, and contribute to a learning environment. •    Financial Management: Manage resources effectively, ensuring appropriate staffing and prudent use of bank and agency staff. •    People Management: Provide nursing leadership, supervise team members, develop management skills, participate in recruitment and appraisal processes, and monitor performance.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.