Job summaryThe Respiratory Support & Sleep Centre/ 4N is a 15 bedded ward specialising in the care and management of patients with sleep and respiratory disorders. The ward currently incorporates 3 high dependency beds for patients requiring weaning from invasive ventilation. We are one of the largest units in the UK providing non-invasive ventilation for patients with lung disease and neuromuscular disorders, we support over 1500 patients on long term home ventilation and 18000 patients on CPAPOur focus is patients, their comfort and care. This is at the forefront of our thinking, and we are constantly working to develop the service we offer to the people we treat.We are looking for a highly motivated and forward-thinking Deputy Ward Sister who can provide clinical leadership and ensure the provision of high-quality nursing care, to act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner.Main duties of the jobThis post holder will not only join the ward as a member of the team but will be part of an exciting new nurse led integrated community respiratory team, visiting patients within their homes to extend our services into the community.You will need to be flexible, adaptable and committed to making a positive difference and have the excellent communication and clinical skills of a true team player.We welcome applicants from individuals who can demonstrate post registration experience within the field of respiratory nursing. You will need to have experience with the management of patients requiring invasive and non-invasive ventilation; experience with home NIV therapy would also be advantageous.About usRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tourJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesOn this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRegistration with NMCDiploma in Nursing or Degree in NursingEvidence of continuing professional developmentDesirableManagement development trainingExperienceEssentialProven post-registration experienceEvidence of experience in the specialtyKnowledge of NMC Code of Conduct and professional practice guidanceKnowledge of clinical governance and qualityAwareness of broader issues in the Trust, the wider NHS and an understanding of the professional nursing agendaUnderstanding management and leadership theory and practice, together with people management proceduresAware of cultural and social influences on health and of the importance of respecting diversity and differencesAble to perform all nursing activities specific to specialtyStaff management, including appraisalAble to problem solve, use own initiative and plan, organise and prioritise own and others' workloadAble to facilitate and support learning with proven communication skills, written and oral.Able to contribute to policy and practice changesDesirableDemonstrable evidence of mentoring and preceptorshipManaged clinical area in absence of more senior staffAdditional CriteriaEssentialPlease provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, CollaborationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Papworth HospitalPapworth RoadCambridge Bio Medical CampusCambridgeCB2 0AYEmployer's websitehttps://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)