Job summary
We have a rare and exciting opportunity to recruit Band 6
Senior Staff Nurse/Team Leader in Elton Ward, an 8 bedded inpatient
rehabilitation unit located within North Somerset Community Hospital.
Elton Ward provides care for patients on discharge from hospital supporting
home is best principles.
We are looking for a leader who has a genuine interest in
working with older people and delivering high standards of care and is
passionate about providing person centred rehabilitation care. If you think
this is you please read on.
As a Team Leader you will be responsible on a day to day
basis for coordinating shifts, providing care and support for patients who
present with a broad range of conditions including orthopaedics, frail elderly,
post-surgery and long term neurological conditions.
If you are interested then we would be delighted to have an
informal chat with you so please call and speak with us by calling:
informal visits are welcomed.
Wendy Simpson- Elton Rehab Unit Manager on 07780
687471
Nikki Woodland Head of Clinical Quality on 07795 252439
The post holder will be expected to be flexible and able to
work a shift pattern over a range shifts across a 7 day period, inclusive of
weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
The role will require you to:
- Support and work alongside the multidisciplinarythe team to deliver excellent care and work with the ward manager to
ensure that standards of care are maintained and to encourage your colleagues
to grow and develop.
- Lead a team to support an environment that provides our patients with the best
experience and treatment possible to help them attain the highest level of
personal independence prior to their discharge from our service
- Have an interest in improving the patient experience and demonstrate excellent
communication skills and develop effective working relationships with all
members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Support the ward manager including e-rostering, reviewing and investigating incident
reports, undertaking personal development reviews, and mandatory monthly audits
to monitor quality care on the ward.
What we offer in return:
- A community environment providing the time to care and to deliver the very best
experience for our patients.
- Support to develop your leadership and management skills.
- Access to a wide range of clinical and management training and to support your
personal development
- The opportunity for you to use your decision making and the to enjoy the
satisfaction of seeing our patients reach their full potential.
About us
We are Sirona care & health, a Community Interest Company committed to providing local communities with a range of high-quality specialist health care services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. For us, its about the personal approach; we take pride in what we do and deliver the high standard of care that we would expect for ourselves and our families.
At Sirona, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of colleagues, service users and communities. We therefore welcome applications from all those who feel they have the skills and attributes we are seeking.
Benefits:
We offer NHS Agenda for Change Salary, Terms and Conditions and an NHS pension scheme plus much more! Please see the benefits leaflet attached to this advert for more details.
Additional Information:
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent experience in Adult Nursing
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning
- Working knowledge of clinical outcomes measures, clinical audit
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of Evidence Based Practice, local and national standards
Experience
Essential
- Able to effectively lead a team with senior support when required
- Effective communication skills written, verbal and non-verbal
- Able to adapt communication for individuals with communication difficulties
- Able to function effectively as a team member
- Able to make clinically reasoned judgements when working with a variety of conditions
- Able to work autonomously, and ability to know when to seek appropriate advice / guidance from senior staff
- Effective time management and caseload management
- Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Competent IT skills
- Knowledge of and ability to implement current local and national initiatives
Desirable
- Recent relevant experience within the community setting including management of the frail complex patient
- Experience of supervising staff and students from other professions
- Experience of the application of health, safety and risk management policies
- Working with a range of professionals in Health or Social Care
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Full driving licence and access to car in work time (with business use car insurance)
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK. If you currently reside in the UK, and are on a visa, please confirm what type of visa you hold, or confirm if you require sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent experience in Adult Nursing
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning
- Working knowledge of clinical outcomes measures, clinical audit
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of Evidence Based Practice, local and national standards
Experience
Essential
- Able to effectively lead a team with senior support when required
- Effective communication skills written, verbal and non-verbal
- Able to adapt communication for individuals with communication difficulties
- Able to function effectively as a team member
- Able to make clinically reasoned judgements when working with a variety of conditions
- Able to work autonomously, and ability to know when to seek appropriate advice / guidance from senior staff
- Effective time management and caseload management
- Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Competent IT skills
- Knowledge of and ability to implement current local and national initiatives
Desirable
- Recent relevant experience within the community setting including management of the frail complex patient
- Experience of supervising staff and students from other professions
- Experience of the application of health, safety and risk management policies
- Working with a range of professionals in Health or Social Care
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Full driving licence and access to car in work time (with business use car insurance)
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK. If you currently reside in the UK, and are on a visa, please confirm what type of visa you hold, or confirm if you require sponsorship.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
