Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the challenging but rewarding role of Ward Leader to join the team on C24.
The successful applicant will already be a developing inspirational leader with the ability to motivate and develop a team to deliver excellence in nursing care. A kind and caring manner in supporting your patients, their families and our dedicated team of staff is vital to deliver this role.
In order to succeed you will have excellent patient care, clinical and managerial skills. You will have experience in a surgical area or similar environment in the role of Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse and recent experience of acute care environments. Excellent communication skills are essential to this role.
Main duties of the job
As the Ward Leader, you will be in charge of the ward and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.
You will be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use your experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance.
You will be able to work flexibly as a member of the ward team to support and ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.
The successful applicant should be motivated and have the ability to inspire staff, with previous experience and evidence of implementing changes and embedding good practice into the culture of our department.
You will also need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached.
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
The successful candidate will be supported to develop their leadership and managerial skills. You will lead by example to deliver excellence in patient care. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills. You will be enthusiastic and motivated and will enjoy working in a fast paced, ever changing environment.
You will be expected to work as part of the clinical team and lead that team to deliver the highest possible standards of care. A desire to improve patient experience is essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be supported to develop their leadership and managerial skills. You will lead by example to deliver excellence in patient care. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills. You will be enthusiastic and motivated and will enjoy working in a fast paced, ever changing environment.
You will be expected to work as part of the clinical team and lead that team to deliver the highest possible standards of care. A desire to improve patient experience is essential.
Person Specification
Person specification
Essential
- Current level on NMC registration
- Degree in Health/Nursing related studies
- A suitable Teaching & Assessing/Mentoring qualification
- Formal leadership and management training
Desirable
- Completion of all local competency packages
- Research training/experience
- Continuing professional development/reflective portfolio
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience to include management/leadership experience
- Experience of supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and post basic students
- Ability to lead change and lead new ways of working
- Evidence of ability to mentor
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research
- Formal teaching of groups of staff
- Clinical experience within the speciality
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Able to present and receive complex information within the multi professional team
- Demonstrate negotiation and influencing skills
- Assertiveness skills and the ability to deal with conflict
- Demonstrate self-awareness and understanding of personal accountability
- Team player who can initiate, delegate and complete projects
- Ability to support colleagues, patients and realtives/carers in distressing circumstances
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
- Demonstrate leadership for the management of change
Analytical and Judgment Skills
Essential
- Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex problems/situations and ensure effective interventions are put in place
- Ability to generate and present reports and documents
- Deal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures/guidelines
- Demonstrate insight in the use of data to influence patient care and services
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to NHS strategy and policy
- Use of clinical benchmarking to influence patient care
- Ability in the use of appraisal, personal development review and training needs analysis
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Can formulate short and long term objectives
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Demonstrate the personal development of members within the team
Desirable
- Ability to effectively lead a team
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
- Experience in strategic planning for a service
Person Specification
Person specification
Essential
- Current level on NMC registration
- Degree in Health/Nursing related studies
- A suitable Teaching & Assessing/Mentoring qualification
- Formal leadership and management training
Desirable
- Completion of all local competency packages
- Research training/experience
- Continuing professional development/reflective portfolio
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience to include management/leadership experience
- Experience of supervision of non-registered staff, pre-registration and post basic students
- Ability to lead change and lead new ways of working
- Evidence of ability to mentor
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research
- Formal teaching of groups of staff
- Clinical experience within the speciality
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Able to present and receive complex information within the multi professional team
- Demonstrate negotiation and influencing skills
- Assertiveness skills and the ability to deal with conflict
- Demonstrate self-awareness and understanding of personal accountability
- Team player who can initiate, delegate and complete projects
- Ability to support colleagues, patients and realtives/carers in distressing circumstances
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
- Demonstrate leadership for the management of change
Analytical and Judgment Skills
Essential
- Ability to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex problems/situations and ensure effective interventions are put in place
- Ability to generate and present reports and documents
- Deal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures/guidelines
- Demonstrate insight in the use of data to influence patient care and services
Desirable
- Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to NHS strategy and policy
- Use of clinical benchmarking to influence patient care
- Ability in the use of appraisal, personal development review and training needs analysis
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
- Can formulate short and long term objectives
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Demonstrate the personal development of members within the team
Desirable
- Ability to effectively lead a team
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
- Experience in strategic planning for a service
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).