Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional to join the innovative Enhanced Perioperative Care Unit (EPOC) as a Deputy Team Leader.
Successful Candidates willsupports the delivery of holistic, high quality care to surgical patients at increased risk of adverse outcomes.
Main duties of the job
EPOC is a bespoke built unit, comprising of 10 beds cross-site of post-operative patients from a variety of specialties including Maxillofacial, ENT, HPB, Plastics, Gynaecology, Colorectal, Vascular, Upper GI, Urology, Orthopaedics, Spinal Surgery, Neurosurgery, Breast & Endocrine and Thoracics. Patients will be cared for at a higher level of care, 1.5, with staff caring for 2 patients each. This unit will have input from a variety of members from the Multi-Disciplinary team including Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Acute Pain Specialist Nurses, CCOT and Critical Care Pharmacists.
As a Deputy Team Leader, you will responsible for the day-to-day running of the unit, supporting the band 5s and 2s with patient care and managing admissions and discharges of patients within EPOC. You will liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive the highest quality care.
You will be the clinical experts of your area and lead by example.You will deputise for the band 7 and participate in various link roles within the department. You will have the opportunity to work alongside the Band 7 to continue developing the EPOC service.
This is a cross-site role and you will be expected to work across both sites equally.
We are recruiting knowledgeable and compassionate registered staff to create a team that is dynamic and forward thinking who will have a multitude of skills we require to deliver holistic, safe and excellent patient care at a higher acuity level.
About us
Working in EPOC will give you an opportunity to develop your skills around pre and post-operative care, wound and drain management, acute pain and epidural management.
We believe in support and development of all our staff. If you are successful in your recruitment, we will offer an individualised training and support package and you will go on a local, surgical and corporate induction programme with opportunities to go on a pain management course, tissue viability and wound management course, supervisor training, link role training and the opportunity to join our already established Shared Governance council.
You will be provided with a Band 6 development package to work through in your own time. Various training courses will be provided to encourage your development.
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
In addition to the summary above, you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
The main duties of an EPOC Deputy Team Leader include:
Day-to-day management of the EPOC unit
Liaising with Recovery, Critical Care and wards to facilitate safe admission and discharge of patients
Support band 5 and 2 staff with care and management of patients
Deputising for the band 7, including management of staff and service
To facilitate efficient and effective care and communication between the team to ensure continuity for all patients within EPOC
To actively contribute to developing the professional practice of the Clinical Support Division
We would highly recommend an informal visit to the EPOC Department to see this new patient pathway in operation and to discuss the exciting plans for the development of this service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the summary above, you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
The main duties of an EPOC Deputy Team Leader include:
Day-to-day management of the EPOC unit
Liaising with Recovery, Critical Care and wards to facilitate safe admission and discharge of patients
Support band 5 and 2 staff with care and management of patients
Deputising for the band 7, including management of staff and service
To facilitate efficient and effective care and communication between the team to ensure continuity for all patients within EPOC
To actively contribute to developing the professional practice of the Clinical Support Division
We would highly recommend an informal visit to the EPOC Department to see this new patient pathway in operation and to discuss the exciting plans for the development of this service.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Current Level One NMC or HCPC Part 1 registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of formal managerial qualifications and courses
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Previous EPOC, Critical Care, Recovery or Surgical ward experience
- Competent dealing with patients with complex needs
- experience in a link nurse role
- Previous project work
Desirable
- Experience of Acute pain management
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent IT skills & able to produce documents use Microsoft word, excel, etc.
- Experience using Trust software including Careflow & NerveCentre
Desirable
- Ability to manage and deal with complaints
Leadership
Essential
- Able to coordinate clinical area to meet patient needs
- Adopts and demonstrates an effective leadership style, gaining respect and commitment from others.
- Where appropriate, challenges clinical decisions to support the best interests of the patient
Desirable
- Previous experience managing a team or service
- Previous training or study surrounding leadership
Clinical Expertise
Essential
- Competent and confident in medicines management and all relevant clinical skills and polices applicable to the area
- Provides a credible source of expertise for others
- Clinically able to support staff members within the team
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to perform patient and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres safely and effectively
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Current Level One NMC or HCPC Part 1 registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of formal managerial qualifications and courses
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Previous EPOC, Critical Care, Recovery or Surgical ward experience
- Competent dealing with patients with complex needs
- experience in a link nurse role
- Previous project work
Desirable
- Experience of Acute pain management
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent IT skills & able to produce documents use Microsoft word, excel, etc.
- Experience using Trust software including Careflow & NerveCentre
Desirable
- Ability to manage and deal with complaints
Leadership
Essential
- Able to coordinate clinical area to meet patient needs
- Adopts and demonstrates an effective leadership style, gaining respect and commitment from others.
- Where appropriate, challenges clinical decisions to support the best interests of the patient
Desirable
- Previous experience managing a team or service
- Previous training or study surrounding leadership
Clinical Expertise
Essential
- Competent and confident in medicines management and all relevant clinical skills and polices applicable to the area
- Provides a credible source of expertise for others
- Clinically able to support staff members within the team
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to perform patient and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres safely and effectively
- Competent and capable of using medical equipment
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).