Job summary
Lead Nurse - Band 8a
Community In Patients
37.5 hours per week x 2 - permanent
Wiltshire Health and Care are looking for a lead Nurse to complement their management structure, leading the In Patient Ward Managers and teams.
Working alongside the Head of Quality and Head of Operations, you will provide a key link with the clinical areas. Focussing on clinical governance, you will ensure clinical quality within the teams. You will also have a responsibility for the development of Nursing teams within our units to maximise staff potential and meet the ever changing patient demographic.
As lead Nurse, we are looking for candidates who are comfortable being visible and accessible. You will require strong organisational skills to ensure each area receives support in a timely manner.
In return, Wiltshire Health and Care will provide development opportunities, both formal and informal, to help you maximise your potential. The extensive support services will assist you in your understanding of the vast areas your role will encompass, including risk management, HR, infection control, finance and quality improvement.
Within Wiltshire Health and Care, we have 4 In Patient wards over 3 Community Hospital sites, caring for adults of any age with a wide range of healthcare needs. We work in partnership with 3 local acute Trusts to ensure flow through the health care system.
Main duties of the job
Responsibility to drive high standards of care across 4 wards
Work closely with Head of Quality to devise clinical governance framework, ensuring best practice across all sites
Work closely with Head of Operations to ensure the wards are able to respond to changes in demand for services
Line management of 4 Ward Managers
Investigations to incidents and complaints, developing, and implementing, robust action plans
About Us
Wiltshire Health and Care provide In Patient facilities within Chippenham, Savernake and Warminster Community Hospitals. Peer support is encouraged across the sites and the teams are encouraged to work closely together.
Wiltshire Health and Care have a proactive approach to education and development and would support in accessing any learning as appropriate.
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
1. Registered Nurse with leadership experience
2. Experience, and understanding, of Community In Patient services
3. Adaptive, reactive, style of working to lead a team to deliver an outstanding level of care to our patients
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we would recommend you apply today!
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have.
If you are interested in becoming part of our dynamic team, please don't hesitate to contact Rachel Green, Head of Operations, at r.green1@nhs.net who will be delighted to help.
About us
Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.
There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers.
If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for?!
Details
Date posted
30 May 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£50,952 to £57,349 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9085-WHC-21953
Job locations
Chippenham Community Hospital
Rowden Hill
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 2AJ
Savernake Community Hospital
London Road
Marlborough
SN8 3HL
Warminster Community Hospital
The Avenue
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 8QS
Employer details
Employer name
Wiltshire Health and Care LLP
Address
Chippenham Community Hospital
Rowden Hill
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 2AJ
Employer's website
https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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