Deputy Ward Leader - Critical Care Unit

Job overview

This is a new opportunity for a Registered Nurse with recent and relevant experience working in the speciality of Critical Care. The applicant must hold a qualification in Critical Care  studied at level 6 (minimum).  The successful candidate will gain managerial experience  as a shift co-ordinator and develop  leadership skills in supporting a team, influencing change and introduce improvements.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will demonstrate the ability to work within a team and support senior nurses in providing specialised evidence based holistic nursing care for critically ill patients and their families
• To deputise in absence of Senior Sister on the Critical Care unit.
• To provide high standards of evidenced based care for patients and their families.
• To provide skilled nursing care and supervision of the nursing team in delivering an effective service.
• To continue personal professional development and be responsible for developing others.
• To demonstrate sound leadership and managerial skills.
• To regular manage the daily activities of the unit on a day to day basis.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.