Job summary
We are a forward-thinking organisation and are looking to recruit a grade 5 Team Leader (equivalent to a grade 6 NHS UK as we have a different grade structure in Jersey). The qualifications required are a Registered Nurse (with anaesthetic course) or Operating Department Practitioner, who is skilled in anaesthetic and recovery practice with a focus on our emergency service and the associated duties within Jersey General Hospital. You must be able to lead a team in liaison with the theatre manager. The role requires you to be proactive with a keen eye for detail, excellent leadership and communication skills. The candidate will be able to educate, motivate and manage an effective team. Also the candidate should be proactive and confident practitioner who is able to commit to this dynamic role and navigate the changing demands of our healthcare environment. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to advance both their clinical and leadership skills, also professional growth is actively encouraged and supported. Our theatres cover a wide range of specialities including General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery elective and Trauma, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Urology, ENT & Max Fax, Vascular, Ophthalmic, Dental.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver and develop a specialist service for a group of patients with a defined set of conditions involving technical interventions and the provision of advice within a multi-disciplinary framework. This will involve developing and maintaining a high clinical profile and presence and acting as role model for other nursing staff.
The post holder will be a highly experienced practitioner within the multi-disciplinary team and will contribute to the development of a clinical service through involvement in standard setting and the development and dissemination of expertise within both the clinical and education settings.
About us
Jersey offers extensive and quality healthcare
services, with private and state supported
options available.
Jersey doesnt have the NHS, healthcare
services are instead delivered by Health and
Community Services (HCS).
Jersey is idyllically situated between England and France.
As an Island it offers the best of both worlds, a beautiful coastline with a great beach
vibe and quaint and quiet countryside.
A small population with clear parish identities our Islanders benefit from true
community spirit and lifestyle.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will demonstrate a
thorough knowledge of the guidelines of the NMC Code (2015) and apply these to
maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers and colleagues.
The post holder will make a significant
contribution to a specialty service through developing effective clinical
leadership skills.
The post holder will keep fully up to
date in developments within own professional discipline and will share clinical
knowledge/experience in order to enhance nursing./midwifery care.
The post holder will maintain a
professional portfolio which demonstrates the continuing acquisition of skills,
knowledge, attitudes, understanding and achievement.
The post holder will promote a culture
of evidence based practice by contribution to developing and maintaining
protocols, documentation, systems, standards, policies and guidelines in line
with the Clinical Governance Framework.
The post holder will demonstrate
enhanced nursing/midwifery practice and will act as a role model in terms of
own care delivery by acquiring knowledge and skills to support a client based
service supported by the multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will support individual
patients/carers through all aspects of treatment programmes, providing a ready
means of access and advice and may be required to act in the capacity as a an
independent supplementary prescriber.
The
post holder takes responsibility for the safeguarding and welfare of all
children, adults and/or families within their care and contact. He/she shall be
aware of and comply with all safeguarding polices and procedures
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will demonstrate a
thorough knowledge of the guidelines of the NMC Code (2015) and apply these to
maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers and colleagues.
The post holder will make a significant
contribution to a specialty service through developing effective clinical
leadership skills.
The post holder will keep fully up to
date in developments within own professional discipline and will share clinical
knowledge/experience in order to enhance nursing./midwifery care.
The post holder will maintain a
professional portfolio which demonstrates the continuing acquisition of skills,
knowledge, attitudes, understanding and achievement.
The post holder will promote a culture
of evidence based practice by contribution to developing and maintaining
protocols, documentation, systems, standards, policies and guidelines in line
with the Clinical Governance Framework.
The post holder will demonstrate
enhanced nursing/midwifery practice and will act as a role model in terms of
own care delivery by acquiring knowledge and skills to support a client based
service supported by the multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will support individual
patients/carers through all aspects of treatment programmes, providing a ready
means of access and advice and may be required to act in the capacity as a an
independent supplementary prescriber.
The
post holder takes responsibility for the safeguarding and welfare of all
children, adults and/or families within their care and contact. He/she shall be
aware of and comply with all safeguarding polices and procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse
- 4 years post qualifying experience including 2 years recent experience in specialty area
- Diploma / 1st Degree equivalent or working towards 120 credits at Level 6
- Relevant post qualifying speciality award
- Teaching/Mentorship /Assessment of Learning in Practice or equivalent module / award / qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse
- 4 years post qualifying experience including 2 years recent experience in specialty area
- Diploma / 1st Degree equivalent or working towards 120 credits at Level 6
- Relevant post qualifying speciality award
- Teaching/Mentorship /Assessment of Learning in Practice or equivalent module / award / qualification
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
Employer's website
https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)