Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse

This isa deputy sister post within the Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Unit. The candidate should have at least 3 years post registration experience at a Band 5. Band 6 experience would be welcomed but not essential. The post holder will be joining the management team of an expanding, forward thinking outpatient based unit. Working within the outpatient department, this role offers a diverse and dynamic clinical experience. The post holder will contribute to a wide range of services, including minor oral surgery, general and specialist clinics, trauma pathways, and pre-operative assessment. There will be opportunities to support the care of patients with additional needs within both the clinical and community dental settings. The role requires adaptability to varied clinical environments, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across the service. The role will also be supporting the senior sister and head and neck matron with the day to day running of the unit including ensuring audits and off duties on the current trust digital platform are completed in a timely manner. Openness, honesty with the ability to think quickly in an ever changing environment is essential as the departmental requirements change on a daily basis. The post holder must be able to work under own initiative within policy as the matron and higher management work across both KGH and NGH sites., The post holder will be required to demonstrate a sound working knowledge of maxillofacial and orthodontic services and will support clinical activity across all clinics and service areas within the department, when required. Experience in paediatric and special care dentistry is desirable, as a significant proportion of the patient cohort are under 16 years of age and/or have additional needs. The role includes supporting the Senior Sister and Matron in the effective day-to-day operational management of the department, including the timely escalation of concerns in line with Trust policies and procedures. A good understanding of outpatient processes, governance, and organisational protocols is essential. The post holder must demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills to support the completion of off-duty planning, audits, and administrative requirements within required timeframes. When acting as nurse in charge, the post holder will be expected to work autonomously, applying sound clinical judgement and a robust understanding of policies and procedures to ensure the safe and efficient running of a busy and evolving service.

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Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHSTrust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire., We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.