Ward Leader

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for highly motivated leader to join our Paediatric G4 SUN team. G4 is an 17-bed regional surgical, urological and nephrology ward, specialising in a whole range of surgical, urology and nephrology conditions including renal dialysis, tumour resection, major bladder and bowel surgery. The ward treats children from birth up to 18 years old. G4 also includes our paediatric haemodialysis unit.

We are a friendly, welcoming, and supportive team and there are opportunities to work across departments gaining clinical leadership and management skills along the way. We are invested in supporting all our staff to explore their own leadership perspectives and the importance of relationships with themselves and others with the objective of developing their skills in leading diverse and cohesive teams. Our focus on further education and professional development will accelerate your progress, providing you with key skills and a broad perspective to enhance your future career. Southampton’s Children’s Hospital is a great investment in your future.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing leadership at ward/unit level and work with the Matron to enhance nursing practice and strategy.

Undertake nursing bleep holding responsibilities within designated area.

Facilitate evidence-based care and act as a clinical expert at ward/unit level.

Evaluate the relevance of changes in clinical practice and then support and facilitate implementation in the clinical area.

Be a role model for all and contribute effectively to inter-professional team working.

To be responsive and to address patient’s concerns at an early stage.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge, And Experience

Essential criteria

• 1st Level Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register Management Course (or equivalent)
• Recognised mentorship qualification and experience as a Sign Off mentor
• Degree or working towards
• Completion of appropriate specialty Course
• Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice.  Supporting a range of learners in practice  Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
• Extensive experience in specialty to include considerable experience at Band 6 level
• Evidence of clinical leadership ability
• Proven management experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of utilising evidence in practice
• Logical and consistent career pattern
• Expert clinical skills
• Ability to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives
• Ability to work flexible hours and fulfil service requirements
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Management Course (or equivalent)
• Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor
• Evidence of staff development and succession planning
• Completion of appropriate specialty Course Broad range of post registration experience
• Experience of report writing
  
  

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together