Fixed Term/Permanent: Secondment for 12 months (covering maternity leave)
Closing Date: 5th February 2025
Interview Date: 21st February 2025
**This post may close early due to
high numbers of applications,
so you are advised to apply promptly. ** All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas. A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced registered nurse who wants to develop clinical knowledge, leadership skills and experience as a Ward Manager. The post is within the Medicine Directorate supporting and providing leadership on Nason Ward covering maternity leave. The successful candidate will be fully supported and have development opportunities such as a comprehensive management toolkit programme and leadership development such as LEO. Main duties of the job
To take responsibility for the clinical leadership and direction of the nursing team. To undertake and document a comprehensive, systematic, and accurate nursing assessment of the patient as appropriate. To promote and deliver a high standard of nursing care based on best practice to maintain patient safety and provide an excellent patient experience. To create and utilise opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care. To undertake clinical shifts. To work within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising one's own abilities and limitations. To facilitate and build team working between nurses and the multi-disciplinary team to effect high standards of care. To participate in clinical audits within the clinical areas to monitor and improve standards of care. To ensure effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives, and colleagues. About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to
'
excel at patient care'
takes centre stage. An ever-evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are: E ffective Open Communication e xcellence and safety in everything we do C hallenge but support E xpect respect and dignity L ocal health that inspires confidence Benefits:
On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in-house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking. Job responsibilities
Clinical To take responsibility for the clinical leadership and direction of the nursing team. To undertake and document a comprehensive, systematic, and accurate nursing assessment of the patient as appropriate. To promote and deliver a high standard of nursing care based on best practice to maintain patient safety and provide an excellent patient experience. To create and utilise opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care. To undertake clinical shifts. To work within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising one's own abilities and limitations. To facilitate and build team working between nurses and the multi-disciplinary team to effect high standards of care. Managerial To assist the Head of Nursing/Matron to review staffing requirements using an initiative-taking approach to retention and recruitment of staff. To support the Head of Nursing/ Matron to initiate and implement improvements using a systematic approach. To ensure staffing levels within the area are adequate to provide safe and effective care delivery, maximising the resources that are available by competent duty rostering. Through effective negotiation and political awareness create an environment for partnership working and dissemination of information across multi-disciplinary teams. To manage the financial resources for the clinical area. To deputise for Matron in their absence as requested. To ensure information on the Ward/Department/Clinical area information system is correct and updated regularly as appropriate. Education and Training To undertake annual reviews for staff and identify learning needs of the ward team developing training plans to submit to the Matron. To ensure own competence and own personal development plan is reviewed and discussed with the Matron annually. To ensure each team member has an annual appraisal and personal development plan. To ensure annual attendance of self and staff at mandatory training sessions keeping records of attendance. To create a learning environment which supports and facilitates learning and structured personal development for all staff and learners. To support all staff to complete competency training packages. Professional leadership Provide a credible source of clinical knowledge and advice, taking an active role in self-development, reviewing own performance, identifying own needs, and taking active measures to meet those needs. To act as an ambassador for the clinical environment and the Trust, where appropriate, by promoting a professional image of nursing. To ensure current registration of all qualified staff at recruitment and during employment in line with Trust Policy. To support staff and actively participate in their NMC revalidation. To ensure current registration with NMC. Contribute to the development of team objectives. To be aware of the impact of service changes across the organisation. Contribute to the monitoring and control of expenditure and the use of resources. Comply with Health & Safety and Infection Control policies and ensure that staff, patients, and visitors are appropriately informed and advised. Maintain a clean and safe environment. Ensure equipment used and techniques employed by staff comply with the Directorate Health & Safety policies. Participate in the managerial duties at Directorate level as required in the absence of the Team Leader / Matron. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached. Person Specification
Qualification and Professional Development
Teaching/Leadership Qualification Evidence of continuous professional development Educated to degree level in Nursing. Experience and Knowledge
Experience at band 6 in an acute clinical setting. Ability to demonstrate clinical and professional knowledge. Evidence of leadership and change management. Evidence of managing own workload with excellent time management skills. Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage resources. Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance. Evidence of quality improvement methodology. Skills and Abilities
Proven advanced clinical knowledge and skills. Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead and motivate staff. Ability to facilitate change through personal development of staff. 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.
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high numbers of applications,
so you are advised to apply promptly. ** All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas. A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced registered nurse who wants to develop clinical knowledge, leadership skills and experience as a Ward Manager. The post is within the Medicine Directorate supporting and providing leadership on Nason Ward covering maternity leave. The successful candidate will be fully supported and have development opportunities such as a comprehensive management toolkit programme and leadership development such as LEO. Main duties of the job
To take responsibility for the clinical leadership and direction of the nursing team. To undertake and document a comprehensive, systematic, and accurate nursing assessment of the patient as appropriate. To promote and deliver a high standard of nursing care based on best practice to maintain patient safety and provide an excellent patient experience. To create and utilise opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care. To undertake clinical shifts. To work within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising one's own abilities and limitations. To facilitate and build team working between nurses and the multi-disciplinary team to effect high standards of care. To participate in clinical audits within the clinical areas to monitor and improve standards of care. To ensure effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives, and colleagues. About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to
'
excel at patient care'
takes centre stage. An ever-evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are: E ffective Open Communication e xcellence and safety in everything we do C hallenge but support E xpect respect and dignity L ocal health that inspires confidence Benefits:
On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in-house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking. Job responsibilities
Clinical To take responsibility for the clinical leadership and direction of the nursing team. To undertake and document a comprehensive, systematic, and accurate nursing assessment of the patient as appropriate. To promote and deliver a high standard of nursing care based on best practice to maintain patient safety and provide an excellent patient experience. To create and utilise opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care. To undertake clinical shifts. To work within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising one's own abilities and limitations. To facilitate and build team working between nurses and the multi-disciplinary team to effect high standards of care. Managerial To assist the Head of Nursing/Matron to review staffing requirements using an initiative-taking approach to retention and recruitment of staff. To support the Head of Nursing/ Matron to initiate and implement improvements using a systematic approach. To ensure staffing levels within the area are adequate to provide safe and effective care delivery, maximising the resources that are available by competent duty rostering. Through effective negotiation and political awareness create an environment for partnership working and dissemination of information across multi-disciplinary teams. To manage the financial resources for the clinical area. To deputise for Matron in their absence as requested. To ensure information on the Ward/Department/Clinical area information system is correct and updated regularly as appropriate. Education and Training To undertake annual reviews for staff and identify learning needs of the ward team developing training plans to submit to the Matron. To ensure own competence and own personal development plan is reviewed and discussed with the Matron annually. To ensure each team member has an annual appraisal and personal development plan. To ensure annual attendance of self and staff at mandatory training sessions keeping records of attendance. To create a learning environment which supports and facilitates learning and structured personal development for all staff and learners. To support all staff to complete competency training packages. Professional leadership Provide a credible source of clinical knowledge and advice, taking an active role in self-development, reviewing own performance, identifying own needs, and taking active measures to meet those needs. To act as an ambassador for the clinical environment and the Trust, where appropriate, by promoting a professional image of nursing. To ensure current registration of all qualified staff at recruitment and during employment in line with Trust Policy. To support staff and actively participate in their NMC revalidation. To ensure current registration with NMC. Contribute to the development of team objectives. To be aware of the impact of service changes across the organisation. Contribute to the monitoring and control of expenditure and the use of resources. Comply with Health & Safety and Infection Control policies and ensure that staff, patients, and visitors are appropriately informed and advised. Maintain a clean and safe environment. Ensure equipment used and techniques employed by staff comply with the Directorate Health & Safety policies. Participate in the managerial duties at Directorate level as required in the absence of the Team Leader / Matron. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached. Person Specification
Qualification and Professional Development
Teaching/Leadership Qualification Evidence of continuous professional development Educated to degree level in Nursing. Experience and Knowledge
Experience at band 6 in an acute clinical setting. Ability to demonstrate clinical and professional knowledge. Evidence of leadership and change management. Evidence of managing own workload with excellent time management skills. Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage resources. Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance. Evidence of quality improvement methodology. Skills and Abilities
Proven advanced clinical knowledge and skills. Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead and motivate staff. Ability to facilitate change through personal development of staff. 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.
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