Job summary
Are you a Registered Nurse or ODP looking for your next career
step? Do you want to be involved in leading a new team and service development?
Following a successful bid for Government funding last summer,
building works are underway for completion of the all-new Surgical, Diagnostic
and Treatment Hub at Dewsbury and District Hospital.
The state-of-the-art elective care centre is one of several hubs
opening across the country, aimed at tackling Covid-related backlogs,
significantly increasing clinical capacity and improving patient care and
experience.
The build will provide 2 theatres for day case operating under
general anaesthetic, 4 major treatment rooms for minor operations under local
anaesthetic, and 10 outpatient clinic rooms for assessment and diagnosis of
patients.
The hub will focus on the provision of high volume, low
complexity procedures only, from within the following surgical specialties
Plastics, OMFS, Gynaecology, Pain Management, Urology, Vascular, Colorectal,
General surgery and Upper GI.
The development of this new, elective care hub promises a number
of key benefits to both staff and patients alike. Such benefits include the
ability to provide increased access to healthcare services improving overall
experience, increased staff wellbeing, training and development opportunities.
The hub is scheduled for completion in early summer 2024, with
elective activity commencing soon afterwards. A full training and induction
package will be provided.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will demonstrate excellence in clinical leadership, teambuilding,
and communication skills. The candidate must have experience in working within
the surgical speciality and have excellent clinical skills. The candidate
should be committed to providing excellent patient care and should be able to
lead others to provide high quality care.
The successful candidate should have some experience of leading
a team, including managing staffing, skill mix, sickness and monitoring
standards of care provided to our patients. The post holder will uphold the
trust values and behaviours, act as role model to colleagues, junior members of
staff and students. The candidate will be expected to participate in
recruitment and selection, audit and managing daily patient flow through the
unit. The candidate will take charge of the department in the absence of the
Unit Manager.
The candidate is expected to be flexible and ready to uptake further
learning and personal development enabling them to work within all areas of the
Surgical Hub including acting as a Scrub Person, Anaesthetic Assistant,
Recovery Person, Circulating Person, Escort Person, Outpatient Clinics, Major
Treatment Rooms, Arrivals and Discharge within the limitations of the post
holders qualifications.
The candidate will be accountable to the Unit Manager supporting
them with implementing new ideas, changes and training and development of staff
as well as embedding a positive and open culture within the team.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will lead and maintain a
nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovation.
This will be achieved by:
A commitment to patient centred values.
Participating in the development and delivery of
a philosophy which involves and respects the rights of patients, carers and
staff.
Demonstrating enthusiasm and creativity, energy
and inspiration in leading the nursing team.
Demonstrating clear direction and leadership for
nurses with regard to professional dimensions of care.
Striving for continuous improvements in the
delivery of high quality patient focused care.
Assisting in the investigation of complaints in
a pro-active manner to improve and review the quality of the service.
Facilitating and participating in Clinical
Supervision within practice.
Demonstrating diplomacy and the ability to deal
with colleagues and patients/carers in such a way as to avoid conflict.
Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective
working relationships.
Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a
confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and ability to work
effectively as part of the team.
Contributing to the implementation and
monitoring of Audits.
Undertaking the role of the senior nurse bleep
holder when required.
Undertaking senior nursing responsibility in the
absence of the Unit Manager.
Involvement in the delivery of new strategies
which impact on the clinical environment and assists in promoting the team
contribution.
Participating in the individual performance
review process.
Contributing to the development of annual ward
objectives and transfer of these into practice.
Maintaining an awareness of national and
regional initiatives in relation to practice.
Supporting and contributing to the Trusts
Shared Leadership process.
Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust.
The Postholder will
combine theory and experience to demonstrate clinical competence in practice.
This will be achieved by:
Assessing health related needs of patients and
their carers to identify and initiate steps to deliver effective and evidence
based care.
Delivering direct care to patients within their
case load in accordance with the Trusts process and NMC / ODP guidelines.
Formulating a plan of care with the patient and
their families/carers and continually re-assessing and evaluating the patients
condition and the effectiveness of care delivered.
Working collaboratively with staff in the
planning of care for their patients.
Working in partnership with patients and their
carers and the multi-disciplinary team to enable them to maximise their health
and independence, utilising resources appropriately, offering guidance and
support as necessary.
Overtly valuing patient centred care.
Maintaining and utilising up to date knowledge
of current issues/practices.
Assisting in the development of practice,
protocols and guidelines, which are evidence-based.
Ensuring correct usage, storage and maintenance
of equipment.
Demonstrating clinical judgement and the ability
to articulate why decisions are made.
Organising clinical workload to ensure that
staff are competent and confident to care for the needs of patients.
Assisting in systematically monitoring the
delivery of care.
The Postholder will contribute to a
culture which is conducive to learning.
This will be achieved by:
Promoting patient/carer independence through relevant
teaching and support.
Acting as a source of advice and support for
other colleagues.
Undertaking own professional development to meet
identified needs.
Developing and implementing frameworks for
clinical supervision/ preceptorship.
Ensuring statutory training programmes are
implemented, monitored and maintained.
Developing and maintaining ward educational
resources.
Contributing to the preceptorship of colleagues.
Developing and implementing educational
programmes for team, to support and promote professional development.
The postholder will incorporate high
quality evidence based practice into patient-centred care.
This will be achieved by:
Promoting an evidence based/research culture.
Demonstrating an awareness of evidence based literature
and developing this awareness in others.
Assisting in the continuous evaluation and audit
of practice.
Contributing to the Trusts accreditation
process.
Identifying gaps in knowledge and actively
seeking to address these.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will lead and maintain a
nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovation.
This will be achieved by:
A commitment to patient centred values.
Participating in the development and delivery of
a philosophy which involves and respects the rights of patients, carers and
staff.
Demonstrating enthusiasm and creativity, energy
and inspiration in leading the nursing team.
Demonstrating clear direction and leadership for
nurses with regard to professional dimensions of care.
Striving for continuous improvements in the
delivery of high quality patient focused care.
Assisting in the investigation of complaints in
a pro-active manner to improve and review the quality of the service.
Facilitating and participating in Clinical
Supervision within practice.
Demonstrating diplomacy and the ability to deal
with colleagues and patients/carers in such a way as to avoid conflict.
Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective
working relationships.
Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a
confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and ability to work
effectively as part of the team.
Contributing to the implementation and
monitoring of Audits.
Undertaking the role of the senior nurse bleep
holder when required.
Undertaking senior nursing responsibility in the
absence of the Unit Manager.
Involvement in the delivery of new strategies
which impact on the clinical environment and assists in promoting the team
contribution.
Participating in the individual performance
review process.
Contributing to the development of annual ward
objectives and transfer of these into practice.
Maintaining an awareness of national and
regional initiatives in relation to practice.
Supporting and contributing to the Trusts
Shared Leadership process.
Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust.
The Postholder will
combine theory and experience to demonstrate clinical competence in practice.
This will be achieved by:
Assessing health related needs of patients and
their carers to identify and initiate steps to deliver effective and evidence
based care.
Delivering direct care to patients within their
case load in accordance with the Trusts process and NMC / ODP guidelines.
Formulating a plan of care with the patient and
their families/carers and continually re-assessing and evaluating the patients
condition and the effectiveness of care delivered.
Working collaboratively with staff in the
planning of care for their patients.
Working in partnership with patients and their
carers and the multi-disciplinary team to enable them to maximise their health
and independence, utilising resources appropriately, offering guidance and
support as necessary.
Overtly valuing patient centred care.
Maintaining and utilising up to date knowledge
of current issues/practices.
Assisting in the development of practice,
protocols and guidelines, which are evidence-based.
Ensuring correct usage, storage and maintenance
of equipment.
Demonstrating clinical judgement and the ability
to articulate why decisions are made.
Organising clinical workload to ensure that
staff are competent and confident to care for the needs of patients.
Assisting in systematically monitoring the
delivery of care.
The Postholder will contribute to a
culture which is conducive to learning.
This will be achieved by:
Promoting patient/carer independence through relevant
teaching and support.
Acting as a source of advice and support for
other colleagues.
Undertaking own professional development to meet
identified needs.
Developing and implementing frameworks for
clinical supervision/ preceptorship.
Ensuring statutory training programmes are
implemented, monitored and maintained.
Developing and maintaining ward educational
resources.
Contributing to the preceptorship of colleagues.
Developing and implementing educational
programmes for team, to support and promote professional development.
The postholder will incorporate high
quality evidence based practice into patient-centred care.
This will be achieved by:
Promoting an evidence based/research culture.
Demonstrating an awareness of evidence based literature
and developing this awareness in others.
Assisting in the continuous evaluation and audit
of practice.
Contributing to the Trusts accreditation
process.
Identifying gaps in knowledge and actively
seeking to address these.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / ODP
- Current NMC / HCPC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing
- Supporting Learning in Practice
Desirable
- First level degree
- Significant post registration experience
Experience
Essential
- Post Registration Experience
Desirable
- Leadership and Management Training
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current issues and practice
- Demonstrate innovation in practice
- Incorporate high quality patient centred care
- Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional accountability
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
- Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken
- Experience as mentor/ preceptor
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, asses, implement and evaluate patient care
- Prioritise tasks
- Excellent clinical skills
- Ability to lead a team
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
- Motivate self and others
- Be able to provide high quality care in a highly charged environment
- Excellent organisational prioritisation, delegation and communication skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Leadership and management skills
- Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written)
- Adaptable and flexible
- Ability to problem solve
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
- Role models the Trust values and behaviours
Desirable
- ability to work effectively under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / ODP
- Current NMC / HCPC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing
- Supporting Learning in Practice
Desirable
- First level degree
- Significant post registration experience
Experience
Essential
- Post Registration Experience
Desirable
- Leadership and Management Training
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current issues and practice
- Demonstrate innovation in practice
- Incorporate high quality patient centred care
- Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional accountability
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
- Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken
- Experience as mentor/ preceptor
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, asses, implement and evaluate patient care
- Prioritise tasks
- Excellent clinical skills
- Ability to lead a team
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
- Motivate self and others
- Be able to provide high quality care in a highly charged environment
- Excellent organisational prioritisation, delegation and communication skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Leadership and management skills
- Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written)
- Adaptable and flexible
- Ability to problem solve
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
- Role models the Trust values and behaviours
Desirable
- ability to work effectively under pressure
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).
