Job summary
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic individual to join our paediatric ward for a 12 month secondment/fixed term contract. This is a great opportunity for a current band 7 to experience a change of role or an experienced band 6 to develop their leadership skills. You will have overall responsibility for the provision of excellent care with compassion for the patients, relative and visitors who are cared for within the department, particularly ward 8 but may include other areas such as PAU and Children's Day Case.
No matter how much we try, it's impossible to cram everything in just one advert, so we really welcome you to get in touch and have a chat with us to find out a lot more about joining us. Contact Matron Tracy Denny to arrange a chat about the role tracy.denny@lthtr.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
It goes without saying you will be supported in the progression of your career as part of a forward-thinking team with strong clinical leadership. You will be supported by the Matron so will always have a point of contact to bounce ideas off as well as agree the changes necessary to drive the service forward.
Our team is aiming for outstanding with CQC and you can be part of this exciting journey!
About us
We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Is responsible for the provision of Excellent Care with Compassion
- Is responsible for ensuring that the nursing team and care support team are adequately resourced and organised in order to deliver excellent care with compassion
- Is responsible for ensure the nursing team and care support team are adequately supported and developed to deliver excellent care with compassion
- Is responsible for leading and developing the ward nursing team and the ward administration and support teams by being a visible and strong role model providing leadership and direction to the team, capitalising on research and development opportunities, providing clinical supervision and advice for staff and students in order to support them in reaching their full potential
- Is responsible for ensuring the productive operation of the ward through the monitoring and maintenance of standards that create a safe, clean and organised environment and by using processes designed to increase the time nurses spend in therapeutic contact with patients
- Safeguards people and promotes equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Is responsible for the provision of Excellent Care with Compassion
- Is responsible for ensuring that the nursing team and care support team are adequately resourced and organised in order to deliver excellent care with compassion
- Is responsible for ensure the nursing team and care support team are adequately supported and developed to deliver excellent care with compassion
- Is responsible for leading and developing the ward nursing team and the ward administration and support teams by being a visible and strong role model providing leadership and direction to the team, capitalising on research and development opportunities, providing clinical supervision and advice for staff and students in order to support them in reaching their full potential
- Is responsible for ensuring the productive operation of the ward through the monitoring and maintenance of standards that create a safe, clean and organised environment and by using processes designed to increase the time nurses spend in therapeutic contact with patients
- Safeguards people and promotes equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Appropriate Registration (e.g. NMC and HCPC)
- Mentorship qualification
- Post Registration Qualifications relevant to the role
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing
- Evidence of Education to Degree Level
- Successful completion of a leadership and development programme equivalent to the Internal Band 6 Leadership and Development programme
Desirable
- Level 4 ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Able to perform clinical duties commensurate to that of the role e.g. IV medications, Cannulation
- Ability to Implement changes within nursing practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Safeguarding and the relevance of these to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Knowledge of ethical issues
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery
Desirable
- Experience of managing a clinical area
- Knowledge of the PDPR Process
- Experience of budgetary management
- Evidence of working at Band 7
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Appropriate Registration (e.g. NMC and HCPC)
- Mentorship qualification
- Post Registration Qualifications relevant to the role
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing
- Evidence of Education to Degree Level
- Successful completion of a leadership and development programme equivalent to the Internal Band 6 Leadership and Development programme
Desirable
- Level 4 ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Able to perform clinical duties commensurate to that of the role e.g. IV medications, Cannulation
- Ability to Implement changes within nursing practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Safeguarding and the relevance of these to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Knowledge of ethical issues
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery
Desirable
- Experience of managing a clinical area
- Knowledge of the PDPR Process
- Experience of budgetary management
- Evidence of working at Band 7
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).
