University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse Hampton Suite

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to apply for the role of Ward Sister/Charge Nurse on Hampton suite (Ward 37) at the Leicester Royal Infirmary

Hampton Suite is a 27 bedded General Medicine ward based within Specialist Medicine

Main duties of the job

  • Take 24-hour accountability and responsibility for the given area. Be visible, accessible and responsive to the needs of service users, patients, carers and the public.

  • Provide direction and effective and inspirational leadership to the nursing and multi-disciplinary team (including ancillary and clinical support staff) within the area for which they are accountable.

  • Act as an expert clinical practitioner providing through themselves and their team an excellent quality of care to patients and service users.

  • Act as a clinical and managerial role model within the team, CMG and across the wider organisation.

  • Take responsibility for the provision of a supportive learning environment for all students on placement within the ward/unit for which they are responsible.

  • Practice clinically in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for a defined caseload.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:

  • high-quality care for all,
  • being a great place to work,
  • partnerships for impact, and
  • research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by newvaluesand we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud,
  • we are inclusive, and
  • we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Details

Date posted

12 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-6203328-ESM

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Be a visible, accessible, credible and assertive leader to whom patients, relatives and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support.

  • Lead the team and build successful links between nursing and other professions to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.

  • Lead and support the ward team through the process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and perspective.

  • Develop the role of other team members, supporting them in gaining the appropriate competencies to achieve the required standards of care.

  • Motivate all team members and lead innovation and expertise in clinical practice by example.

  • Take responsibility for ensuring that all learners in their area are appropriately supported and competently assessed in line with NMC guidelines and other professional bodies.

  • Through effective communication, disseminate information across the health care teams and CMGs.

  • Communicate and share clinical experiences and good practice within and across CMGs.

  • Resolve conflict as speedily as circumstances allow and ensure feedback and planning for the future occurs.

  • Maximize use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.

  • Act in a professional manner and ensure self and ward staff adhere to the UHL Uniform policy at all times.

Please see job description/person specification for full details on the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Be a visible, accessible, credible and assertive leader to whom patients, relatives and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support.

  • Lead the team and build successful links between nursing and other professions to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.

  • Lead and support the ward team through the process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and perspective.

  • Develop the role of other team members, supporting them in gaining the appropriate competencies to achieve the required standards of care.

  • Motivate all team members and lead innovation and expertise in clinical practice by example.

  • Take responsibility for ensuring that all learners in their area are appropriately supported and competently assessed in line with NMC guidelines and other professional bodies.

  • Through effective communication, disseminate information across the health care teams and CMGs.

  • Communicate and share clinical experiences and good practice within and across CMGs.

  • Resolve conflict as speedily as circumstances allow and ensure feedback and planning for the future occurs.

  • Maximize use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.

  • Act in a professional manner and ensure self and ward staff adhere to the UHL Uniform policy at all times.

Please see job description/person specification for full details on the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of post-registration education and continuing development

Desirable

  • Clinical Leadership program
  • Evidence of quality improvement project

Communication and Relationship skills

Essential

  • Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team
  • Dynamic individual who can meet new challenges
  • Able to influence others, effective communicator and negotiator
  • Acts as clinical role model

Desirable

  • Able to lead projects to improve outcomes

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post-registration experience including at senior level
  • Evidence of innovation and achievements in Clinical Practice

Desirable

  • Development of multi-disciplinary working practices
  • Demonstrates knowledge of clinical risk management
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of post-registration education and continuing development

Desirable

  • Clinical Leadership program
  • Evidence of quality improvement project

Communication and Relationship skills

Essential

  • Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team
  • Dynamic individual who can meet new challenges
  • Able to influence others, effective communicator and negotiator
  • Acts as clinical role model

Desirable

  • Able to lead projects to improve outcomes

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post-registration experience including at senior level
  • Evidence of innovation and achievements in Clinical Practice

Desirable

  • Development of multi-disciplinary working practices
  • Demonstrates knowledge of clinical risk management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy head of nursing

Melissa Hughes

melissa.hughes@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

07950891598

Details

Date posted

12 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-6203328-ESM

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW


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