University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Ward Leader

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Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated, experienced band 6 nurse or current band 7 looking for a fresh challenge within our cancer care team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a forward thinking and supportive team which provides care for cancer patients through the emergency telephone triage service and our acute admissions area in a fast paced environment.

You'll need to be adaptable to change with an interest in providing a high standard of care in the ever changing environment of the Acute Oncology Service, along with a commitment to continuous learning, team work and mutual support. In return we can offer you opportunities to enhance your skills and be part of a forward thinking and supportive multi professional team.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

About us

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. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

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.

The cancer centre at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) provides a range of specialist services to the Wessex region and the Channel Islands, to a population of approximately 3.5 million

Details

Date posted

20 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum or per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-NM4510

Job locations

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be need to demonstrate extensive leadership experience and the ability to work with a wide cross section of staff across the TrustYou will need to lead on developing the service and be confident to implement and lead on rapid changeYou will be required to work predominantly Monday - Friday with some weekend working and cover the SPOC role as per an agreed rota.Informal visits are strongly encouraged

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be need to demonstrate extensive leadership experience and the ability to work with a wide cross section of staff across the TrustYou will need to lead on developing the service and be confident to implement and lead on rapid changeYou will be required to work predominantly Monday - Friday with some weekend working and cover the SPOC role as per an agreed rota.Informal visits are strongly encouraged

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Qualifications / training required

Essential

  • 1st Level Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register
  • Recognised mentorship qualification and experience as a Sign Off mentor
  • Degree or working towards
  • Relevant clinical courses
  • Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice. Provide evidence of; ?Supporting a range of learners in practice ?Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice

Desirable

  • Management Course (or equivalent)

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

  • Extensive experience 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

Desirable

  • Broad range of post registration experience
  • Evidence of staff development and succession planning
  • Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor.
Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Qualifications / training required

Essential

  • 1st Level Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register
  • Recognised mentorship qualification and experience as a Sign Off mentor
  • Degree or working towards
  • Relevant clinical courses
  • Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice. Provide evidence of; ?Supporting a range of learners in practice ?Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice

Desirable

  • Management Course (or equivalent)

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

  • Extensive experience 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

Desirable

  • Broad range of post registration experience
  • Evidence of staff development and succession planning
  • Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Julia Tonks

julia.tonks@uhs.nhs.uk

02381205336

Details

Date posted

20 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum or per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-NM4510

Job locations

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA


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