Job summary
We have a senior team consisting of 6 nurses who in conjunction with the Ward Manager lead a team of RN, HCA, NA, TNA, DA, student nurses and admin staff. Wolf is an acute specialist surgical ward providing care for Colorectal, Hepatobiliary & Oesophageal-Gastric surgery patients. We have 10 level 1 care beds allowing us to nurse patients on the ward who are a higher dependency.
This post would be an ideal opportunity for a band 5 looking for a more senior role or an existing band 6 who would relish a change in environment and a new challenge. An enthusiasm for the speciality of acute surgical care is essential.
If you are interested in supporting us to deliver great care and develop your skills further in a senior role in our area we would like to hear from you.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
'Relocation package may be available'.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for meeting and acting as a role model for the NMC requirements in line with the Code of Professional Conduct for their scope of responsibility
- Provide clinical expertise and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Supervision of junior nursing staff, healthcare assistants and learners on any given shift
- Responsible for co-ordinating shifts and delivering effective quality nursing care following a patient centred model of practice and ensuring area of work runs smoothly and efficiently
- Responsible for ensuring resources are used effectively within the clinical environment
- You will be expected to act as deputy to the nominated ward manager on all aspects of management
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform comprehensive assessment of patients nursing needs. Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to patients health care needs. To demonstrate high standards of clinical practice over and above that required of a band 5
Maintain a safe working environment, ensuring high standards and safe practice are maintained by:
- Teaching staff to understand and accept their responsibilities e.g. environmental cleanliness, maintenance and use of all equipment within clinical setting.
- Assist ward manager in the monitoring of incidents, accidents and complaints and participating in corrective action and the monitoring of outcomes.
- Adhering to the guidelines of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
- Utilisation of Trust Risk Assessment documentation, to ensure that Health & Safety and Clinical risk are reduced in the ward area.
Management of the area in the absence of a ward manager, including the deployment and supervision of staff with the TOR directorate.
To ensure that Trust, Divisional and Directorate Policies and Procedures are carried out correctly by:
- Compiling off-duty rotas to make effective use of staff.
- Being responsible for efficient and effective usage of the available resources in the absence of the ward manager.
- Compiling and maintaining staff attendance records, managing and monitoring sickness and absenteeism in accordance with Trust Policy.
- Carrying out agreed procedures for the appraisal and counselling of staff.
- Being actively involved with recruitment, selection and retention.
Establish and maintain effective communication channels within and outside the Department by:
- Promoting teamwork and inter-personnel relationships and encouraging others in the decision making process.
- Attending regular Sisters Meetings, organising Ward Meetings and participating in Divisional and Directorate forums as required.
- Playing an active role in the integration of Patient and Public Involvement.
- Effecting change in order to meet changing patient need.
- To participate in the Major Incident Policy.
To be responsible for the continuing assessment of performance and the identification of development needs of team members by:
- Conducting staff annual appraisals that include a personal development plan relevant to their particular needs.
- Facilitating staff members to meet revalidation requirements.
- Actively participating in the educational programme of all staff, including students. Close liaison with the Practice Development Department, offering practical and clinical guidance and attending lectures and meetings as required.
- Constantly updating ones own knowledge, recognising the importance of a critical approach to research and developments in nursing.
- Actively involved in Research & Clinical Audit within the clinical area.
Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and participate in the induction of locum staff to ward policies and routine
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform comprehensive assessment of patients nursing needs. Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to patients health care needs. To demonstrate high standards of clinical practice over and above that required of a band 5
Maintain a safe working environment, ensuring high standards and safe practice are maintained by:
- Teaching staff to understand and accept their responsibilities e.g. environmental cleanliness, maintenance and use of all equipment within clinical setting.
- Assist ward manager in the monitoring of incidents, accidents and complaints and participating in corrective action and the monitoring of outcomes.
- Adhering to the guidelines of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
- Utilisation of Trust Risk Assessment documentation, to ensure that Health & Safety and Clinical risk are reduced in the ward area.
Management of the area in the absence of a ward manager, including the deployment and supervision of staff with the TOR directorate.
To ensure that Trust, Divisional and Directorate Policies and Procedures are carried out correctly by:
- Compiling off-duty rotas to make effective use of staff.
- Being responsible for efficient and effective usage of the available resources in the absence of the ward manager.
- Compiling and maintaining staff attendance records, managing and monitoring sickness and absenteeism in accordance with Trust Policy.
- Carrying out agreed procedures for the appraisal and counselling of staff.
- Being actively involved with recruitment, selection and retention.
Establish and maintain effective communication channels within and outside the Department by:
- Promoting teamwork and inter-personnel relationships and encouraging others in the decision making process.
- Attending regular Sisters Meetings, organising Ward Meetings and participating in Divisional and Directorate forums as required.
- Playing an active role in the integration of Patient and Public Involvement.
- Effecting change in order to meet changing patient need.
- To participate in the Major Incident Policy.
To be responsible for the continuing assessment of performance and the identification of development needs of team members by:
- Conducting staff annual appraisals that include a personal development plan relevant to their particular needs.
- Facilitating staff members to meet revalidation requirements.
- Actively participating in the educational programme of all staff, including students. Close liaison with the Practice Development Department, offering practical and clinical guidance and attending lectures and meetings as required.
- Constantly updating ones own knowledge, recognising the importance of a critical approach to research and developments in nursing.
- Actively involved in Research & Clinical Audit within the clinical area.
Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and participate in the induction of locum staff to ward policies and routine
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in an acute Trust
- Ability to work with credibility
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in a similar role
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Leadership course or the willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Second registerable qualification relevant to the clinical area
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Effective influencing skills in general and with senior health care professionals
Desirable
- Proven knowledge of managerial techniques
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in an acute Trust
- Ability to work with credibility
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in a similar role
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Leadership course or the willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Second registerable qualification relevant to the clinical area
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Effective influencing skills in general and with senior health care professionals
Desirable
- Proven knowledge of managerial techniques
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).
