Job summary
The job includes being a leader in an acute clinical environment, clinically supporting and developing colleagues at ward level.
Working alongside and liaising with the Ward Sister in a managerial role through regular Trust/ward audits, managing and monitoring recruitment, training and staff wellbeing involvement as well as looking at inspiring ways to implement service improvement.
Main duties of the job
Ward F18 is a 28 bedded Mixed Trauma and Orthopaedics ward caring for patients with complex orthopaedic injuries. We work closely alongside our two neighbouring trauma and orthopaedic wards to deliver high quality patient care. You will also oversee a 4 bedded frailty admission and discharge unit which admits patients direct from the emergency department for early optimisation prior to being admitted to one of our orthopaedic wards.
You would be expected to have excellent interpersonal, leadership & communication skills, be passionate about delivering high quality specialised care, demonstrate the ability to lead change, monitor and support performance and motivate and develop the team.
You will be enthusiastic, dynamic and committed to providing the best possible care.
You will be expected to deputise and coordinate the ward in the absence of the Ward Sister.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Level One NMC registration Competent in medicines management Teaching and Assessing Qualification Possession of a Mentoring Course
Desirable
- Diploma or degree in health / nursing related Studies ? Evidence of continuing professional development/reflective profile ? Completion of all local competency packages or Has undertaken Working in New ways Packages essential to role and Specialty ? Formal leadership and management training
Communication and relationship
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
Desirable
- Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills ? Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions ? Demonstration of team working and ability
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care Demonstrate an understanding of the deputy sister/charge nurse role Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective intervention
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS ? Evidence of data collection and analysis
Planning and organisation
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations Able to contribute to the development of implementation and monitoring of local
Desirable
- Demonstrate leadership skills & ability to effectively lead a team Demonstrate effective time management skills Demonstrate effective resource management
Physical skills
Essential
- Demonstrate dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation Competent and capable of using medical equipment Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient
Desirable
- Evidence of moving and handling training
Qualifications
Desirable
- Previous Trauma and Orthopaedic experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Level One NMC registration Competent in medicines management Teaching and Assessing Qualification Possession of a Mentoring Course
Desirable
- Diploma or degree in health / nursing related Studies ? Evidence of continuing professional development/reflective profile ? Completion of all local competency packages or Has undertaken Working in New ways Packages essential to role and Specialty ? Formal leadership and management training
Communication and relationship
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
Desirable
- Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills ? Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions ? Demonstration of team working and ability
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care Demonstrate an understanding of the deputy sister/charge nurse role Able to respond to problem situations and to ensure that effective intervention
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS ? Evidence of data collection and analysis
Planning and organisation
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations Able to contribute to the development of implementation and monitoring of local
Desirable
- Demonstrate leadership skills & ability to effectively lead a team Demonstrate effective time management skills Demonstrate effective resource management
Physical skills
Essential
- Demonstrate dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation Competent and capable of using medical equipment Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient
Desirable
- Evidence of moving and handling training
Qualifications
Desirable
- Previous Trauma and Orthopaedic experience
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).