Deputy Sister - Outpatients

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the outpatient department, we are looking for a motivated and dynamic team player to take up the role of Deputy Sister.

This role is in our Main outpatients department at Poole. Outpatients is a busy department seeing patients of all ages and look after many different specialities.

Outpatients is a large part of the patient pathway into the hospital, whether it is their first appointment, a follow up appointment or for a minor procedure. Our nursing team is there to support them throughout.

If you have excellent communication skills and really care about supporting patients within a clinic setting we have a brilliant opportunity within our friendly outpatients team.

Informal visits recommended.

Interview date: 11th June

Main duties of the job

• To assist the Outpatient department Sister and Matron in providing an efficient, cost effective and quality service, ensure best practice in accordance with trust policies and procedures.
• To take responsibility of the Outpatient department in the absence of the Sister or as and when required.
• Work autonomously undertaking holistic assessment examination in order to implement management plans for patients in speciality nurse led clinics.
• To assist in the management and organisation of the Outpatient departments.
• To assist in the future development of the outpatient department · Lead and Co-ordinate a team to ensure the delivery of effective nursing care to patients and their families reflecting the UHD Values.
• Participate in the supervision, assessment and development of staff and students through performance review, clinical supervision and teaching in a variety of settings and act as a resource for education and development within the service
• To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.
• Use specialist knowledge and skills to provide healthcare to patients attending the Outpatient department and lead on the development of new and current Outpatient Nurse led services and clinics

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To be a role model for nursing staff by ensuring good and safe practice at all times.
• Promote and facilitate a patient centred approach to care, to set monitor and maintain standards of nursing care.
• Deliver specialised care in keeping with the needs and wishes of patients and their families.
• Provide complex wound care and dressings demonstrating current evidenced based practice in Nurse led clinics and at the request of the speciality clinicians.
• Work autonomously undertaking holistic assessment examination in order to implement management plans for patients in speciality nurse led clinics.

• To maintain clinical credibility through best practice. To utilise the findings of nursing research to optimise high quality evidence based care and to disseminate relevant information to staff.

• Review, develop and initiate practice development and protocol according to patient needs.
• Provide specialist information, advice, support and education to both patients and carers with regards to patients treatment
• Liaise with other health care professionals regarding the needs of patients and implement appropriate action.
• To provide specialist information, advice, support and education to both patients and carers with regards to patients treatment.
• Apply and evaluate research and development findings in nursing practice to improve the standards of care delivered.
• Act as a link nurse for specific aspects of clinical practice in accordance with needs of the department and personal special interests.
• To be accountable for own professional practice and responsible for acquiring, developing and maintaining competencies and skills.
• In an emergency situation the nurse will be required to respond speedily and swiftly for the patient well-being. Supporting junior staff during and after any emergency situation.
• To ensure the safe custody and administration of medicines in accordance with established Trust procedure and policy.
• Is accountable for actions and Complies with NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurse, Midwives & Health Visitors