Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you a current band 7 or an experienced band 6 looking for a new challenge? The Neurosciences care group is a friendly team with a highly supportive working environment and provides staff with excellent opportunities for professional development.We currently have two vacancies in the Neurosciences Regional Transfer Unit (12 months secondment) and E Neuro (permanent).
The Neuro Regional Transfer Unit (NRTU) is a 10 bedded unit which caters for neurosurgical and neurology emergency admissions from across the Wessex region. Common conditions we see are brain bleeds, tumours, head injuries, seizures, myasthenia gravis and Guillain-Barre syndrome amongst many others. We also take emergency spinal admissions when our sister spinal ward is at full capacity. One of our beds is also a specialist video-telemetry (VT) Suite whereby epilepsy patients are monitored for a week, often reducing medication to promote seizures. This is for either diagnostic measures or to assess whether they would be a candidate for surgery.
E Neuro is a 24 bedded female acute neurosurgery and neurological ward. We also have admission / step down beds for patients who are transferred from Neuro HDU. These beds accommodate all acute neuro surgical conditions, including subarachnoid haemorrhage and head injuries.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
The post holders will provide clinical experience and leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality care to patients and their families.
The full role expectations can be found in the job description but includes:
To Develop and maintain a ward/department philosophy that has the patient at the centre of care delivery.To provide professional nursing leadership at ward level and work with the Matron to enhance nursing practice and strategy.To work in partnership with the Lead Clinician and ensure accountability for the delivery of the quality performance agenda.Manage the ward and be responsible for ensuring 24-hour cover for the services provided and skill mix required.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
You will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to promote a collaborative approach to caring for acutely unwell patients and will embrace the challenge of working in a busy and challenging environment. If you have a strong focus on patient care, proven leadership skills and can work inter-professionally across boundaries then we are keen for you to join our team.
This is a great opportunity to develop your management and leadership skills. Evidence of your ability to create an effective learning environment is essential. You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent clinical skills and be able to support junior colleagues in their development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
The post holders will provide clinical experience and leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality care to patients and their families.
The full role expectations can be found in the job description but includes:
To Develop and maintain a ward/department philosophy that has the patient at the centre of care delivery.To provide professional nursing leadership at ward level and work with the Matron to enhance nursing practice and strategy.To work in partnership with the Lead Clinician and ensure accountability for the delivery of the quality performance agenda.Manage the ward and be responsible for ensuring 24-hour cover for the services provided and skill mix required.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
You will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to promote a collaborative approach to caring for acutely unwell patients and will embrace the challenge of working in a busy and challenging environment. If you have a strong focus on patient care, proven leadership skills and can work inter-professionally across boundaries then we are keen for you to join our team.
This is a great opportunity to develop your management and leadership skills. Evidence of your ability to create an effective learning environment is essential. You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent clinical skills and be able to support junior colleagues in their development.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- 1st Level Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register
- Recognised mentorship qualification and experience as a Sign Off mentor
- Degree
- Relevant clinical courses
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice. Provide evidence of; ?Supporting a range of learners in practice ?Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
Desirable
- Management Course (or equivalent)
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Extensive experience to include considerable experience at Band 6 in a relevant area
- Evidence of clinical leadership ability
- Proven management experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of utilising evidence in practice
- Logical and consistent career pattern
Desirable
- Broad range of post registration experience
- Evidence of staff development and succession planning
- Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- 1st Level Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register
- Recognised mentorship qualification and experience as a Sign Off mentor
- Degree
- Relevant clinical courses
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice. Provide evidence of; ?Supporting a range of learners in practice ?Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
Desirable
- Management Course (or equivalent)
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Extensive experience to include considerable experience at Band 6 in a relevant area
- Evidence of clinical leadership ability
- Proven management experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of utilising evidence in practice
- Logical and consistent career pattern
Desirable
- Broad range of post registration experience
- Evidence of staff development and succession planning
- Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor.
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).
