Job summary
A
fantastic opportunity has opened on L50.
Due
to the promotion of the current Ward Manager, we are looking for a passionate
experienced Childrens Nurse to take on this exciting dynamic role on L50.
This
important leadership role would suit an existing Band 7 who is looking for a
new direction or an experienced Band 6 who is ready for their first senior
leadership role.
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicant will be a highly motivated, dynamic individual with the
ability to enable and empower their team and have a passion for working with
patients under the care of both Hepatology and Renal services.
Strong
leadership and performance management is an integral aspect of this band 7
role with patient/parent experience and patient safety underpinning all
aspects of care. You will be required to provide assurance that standards of
care are met and always sustained. The applicant must be able to demonstrate
good leadership qualities, an ability to motivate team members and a proven
track record of change management. Excellent organisational and communication
skills are essential and commitment to personal professional development as
well as that of team members is required. A support package will be developed
to support the successful applicant's needs.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in
the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the
north.
The
liver service is one of only 3 in the country for Children requiring Liver
Transplantation.
Leeds
is the regional unit for paediatric Renal services.
The
team on L50 are highly skilled and work together to provide excellent care
for the children and young people who require their services.
The
Ward Manager has close links with the Liver and Renal CNS team in addition to
the haemodialysis unit which is co located to L50.
Leeds
Childrens Hospital has state of the art treatments, facilities, and a
comprehensive development programme for Nurses.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Jobholder will carry 24 hour continuing responsibility for the effective and
efficient management of the ward/department. They will provide professional,
clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing team. The
jobholder is responsible for developing and maintaining a ward or
departments philosophy that has the patient at the centre of compassionate
safe and quality care delivery. Through managing the administrative and
financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will ensure cost effective use
of resources.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Jobholder will carry 24 hour continuing responsibility for the effective and
efficient management of the ward/department. They will provide professional,
clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing team. The
jobholder is responsible for developing and maintaining a ward or
departments philosophy that has the patient at the centre of compassionate
safe and quality care delivery. Through managing the administrative and
financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will ensure cost effective use
of resources.
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Compassionate and caring
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Evidence of ability to work independently.
- Time management skills - be able to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Evidence of working as proactive member of a multidisciplinary team
- Communication: excellent written and verbal skills
Desirable
- In depth knowledge and understanding of current issues within healthcare
- Experience and involvement in research.
- Conflict management skills
- Excellent IT Skills (including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
Experience
Essential
- Significant and relevant experience working with Children and young people with acute and chronic health conditions.
- Significant and relevant experience at Band 6 or equivalent
- Strong paediatric nursing clinical skills and knowledge
- Strong leadership and advocacy skills
- Organisational and people management skills
- Experience Service development and change management experience.
- Experience in clinical audit, standard setting, and quality assurance.
- Experience in handling complaints and having difficult conversations.
Desirable
- Experience of nursing children and young people with Renal and or Liver conditions.
- Experience of nursing children having complex surgical procedures.
- Experience of the patient safety learning process (previously RCA)
- An awareness of Budgets and understanding budget reports.
Other Criteria
Essential
- Presentation skills
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (essential)
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RN (child)
- First Level Degree or equivalent demonstratable evidence
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialty.
- Master Level Degree Education or equivalent experience
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Compassionate and caring
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Evidence of ability to work independently.
- Time management skills - be able to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Evidence of working as proactive member of a multidisciplinary team
- Communication: excellent written and verbal skills
Desirable
- In depth knowledge and understanding of current issues within healthcare
- Experience and involvement in research.
- Conflict management skills
- Excellent IT Skills (including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
Experience
Essential
- Significant and relevant experience working with Children and young people with acute and chronic health conditions.
- Significant and relevant experience at Band 6 or equivalent
- Strong paediatric nursing clinical skills and knowledge
- Strong leadership and advocacy skills
- Organisational and people management skills
- Experience Service development and change management experience.
- Experience in clinical audit, standard setting, and quality assurance.
- Experience in handling complaints and having difficult conversations.
Desirable
- Experience of nursing children and young people with Renal and or Liver conditions.
- Experience of nursing children having complex surgical procedures.
- Experience of the patient safety learning process (previously RCA)
- An awareness of Budgets and understanding budget reports.
Other Criteria
Essential
- Presentation skills
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (essential)
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RN (child)
- First Level Degree or equivalent demonstratable evidence
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialty.
- Master Level Degree Education or equivalent 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).
