Inpatient Unit Team Leader

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced leader with an interest and passion for palliative care, although this may have been gained in a different setting such as a care home. Previous palliative care experience is preferred but a track record in leading and managing teams will be key to success in this role.

About you:

• NMC Registered General Nurse
• Experience of managing and developing people or large teams
• Experience in implementing improvements to patient care
• Experience of multi-disciplinary or professional team working

It would also be great if you have:

• Teaching or mentoring qualification
• Specialist palliative care experience
• Management or leadership qualification or certificate, or willingness to undertake
• Experience of working with patients and carers with mental health and learning disability needs
• Degree in a health care related field, or working towards this

The prime purpose is to lead and oversee 24-hour care ensuring systems and processes are in place for patients to receive high standards of care day and night. Your strong visible leadership will empower staff to make their own decisions and know how to access support from the clinical leaders in your absence.

The IPU Team Leader is responsible for assessing and managing risks, and in meeting good governance on the unit safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. The IPU Team Leader will create a culture where staff are supported and empowered to contribute to safe and effective, person-centred care.

A key element will be developing shared goals for the unit, ensuring all staff understand these and support the delivery of care through a model of strong team working, staff working well together, building commitment and self-confidence and strengthening the teams collective skills and approach.

Another crucial aspect will be to build strong relationships with the other Prospect clinical teams to ensure effective pathways of care for patients and families.

Responsibilities will include but will not be restricted to:

Leadership

Developing the team thorough a robust 1:1 system and creating a culture of motivating and empowering the team and supporting staff career development.

Provide nursing leadership through expert practice and positive role modelling.

Safe staffing oversight for the staffing rota and maintain appropriate staffing levels and skill mix and lead in.

• Delegate appropriately, ensuring the development of skills, knowledge and expertise of all staff on the IPU.

Lead the team of volunteers on the unit ensuring they are supported and valued in their roles and provide support to the unit to maximum effectiveness.

Apply critical thinking to care giving and improvement needs.

• To ensure that effective communication is maintained within the nursing team - formal and informal.

What is it like it to work here?

Since joining the IPU at Prospect Hospice, I have enjoyed being able to provide hands on, person centred care with lots of opportunities to learn with a knowledgeable, friendly and supportive team.Sarah, Registered Nurse

Working at the Prospect Hospice allows me to be the Nurse that I have always wanted to be, to provide not only patient centred but also family centred care whilst encompassing holism throughout. I have been able to extend my knowledge and skills within the palliative care speciality, and continue to be supported to practice autonomously in a collaborative nurse led environment. Kim, Senior Registered Nurse

We offer a great range of benefits, including:

• 27 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Membership of the NHS pension scheme is available for existing members
• Generous contributory pension scheme for all other staff
• A commitment to supporting your professional development
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Supportive induction, and training and development
• Free parking

Ready to make a difference? Take a look at the job description and person specification and apply today to be part of something special.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th December 2024

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional NMC registration.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Equality & Diversity

Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment process, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks and verification of qualifications. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We will review applications as they come in and therefore we may close the vacancy before the closing date. Candidates are therefore advised to apply early.

Prospect Hospice does not hold a Home Office Sponsor Licence under the UK Immigration System, therefore candidates are required to have eligibility to live and work in the UK prior to applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered General Nurse.
• Management or leadership qualification or certificate, or willingness to undertake.
• Degree in a health care related field, or willingness to undertake.
• Specialist palliative care qualification or willingness to undertake.
• Up to date knowledge of current issues, developments and practice in palliative care.
• Understands and supports the benefits of clinical supervision and reflective practice.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a community or specialist palliative care field.
• Evidence of professional development within specialist palliative care.
• Teaching or mentoring qualification.
• Advanced communication course.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work with patients with life limiting conditions and their families to plan and implement appropriate care.
• Diplomatic yet clear delegation skills.
• Ability to coach others to support delegation and staff development.
• Confident of own knowledge base and able to justify decisions.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and manage own workload.
• Able to synthesise information quickly.
• Advanced communication and negotiation skills, with ability to communicate at all levels.
• Innovative approach to problem solving.
• Tenacious, assertive but able to listen to others views.
• Able to manage conflict and de-escalate effectively.
• Competent IT skills.

Desirable

• Skilled in clinical supervision and reflective practice.

Experience

Essential

• Effective management of teams.
• Proven experience in advancing practice and implementing change.
• Experience of managing people or teams.
• Multi-disciplinary or professional team working.
• Experience of assessing and managing safeguarding incidents.

Desirable

• Specialist palliative care experience.
• Informal and formal teaching experience.
• Experience of working with volunteers.
• Experience of working with patients and carers with mental health and learning disability needs.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Commitment to and ability to demonstrate Prospect Hospice values and behaviours at all times.
• Have a track record of working inclusively and a genuine appreciation of the value of diversity.
• Able to maintain the highest professional standards at all times, and act as a true ambassador for the Hospice and encourage others to do the same.
• To be authentic, open honest and transparent.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Prospect Hospice

Address

Prospect Hospice

Moormead Road

Wroughton

Swindon

SN4 9BY

Employer's website

https://www.prospect-hospice.net/working-for-us/vacant-positions/ (Opens in a new tab)