Ward Leader, Lister Ward

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen and we are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join Lister Ward as a Ward Manager. Lister Ward is a dynamic 24 bed surgical ward specialising in the care of Colorectal, UGI, General Surgery, Urology and Orthopaedic patients. We care for patients, pre- and post -operatively, as well as trauma and ITU step-downs.

You must demonstrate excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. We require individuals who are determined, forward thinking, well organised and with a positive attitude towards flexibility and change. You will lead by example showing professionalism, integrity, determination and dedication, commit to team working and will have the necessary skills to support the team and drive forward.

Excellent communication skills, ability to support and empower others, a passion for working in surgery as well as proactive approach to delivery of high standards of evidence based care are essential components to this post.

You must have the ability to promote patient centred care and establish good relationships with staff, patients and families. To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team and with the support of the Matron and band 6 team lead and develop the team and the service we deliver.

For inquiries and informal visits, please contact Matron Christine Rorke on Extension 39831 or via email christine.rorke@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the role for the successful candidate include:

To assume responsibility for the surgical ward and provide clinical leadership to the nursing team.
To lead and develop the nursing team in the care of surgical patients and assist in the development of clinical competencies.
To provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both the patients and their relatives within King's College Hospital.
To act as a clinical resource within the ward and across the Care Group as necessary.
To be an effective clinical leader and role model with good delegation and supervisory abilities.
To be a safe and effective practitioner able to provide patients and relatives with high quality nursing care
To undertake managerial responsibilities ensuring staff management is safe, effective and within the assigned budget.
Strong involvement in recruitment and retention programmes.
To work alongside the multi-disciplinary team and ward triumvirate to enhance patient care and experience.

At King's particular emphasis is put on the need to ensure that all staff recognise their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

Full details of the role can be found in the attached Job Description.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.

Date posted

23 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-DH-7473-A

Job locations

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Job description

Job responsibilities

The nursing team on Lister thrives on team work, supporting and empowering each other to achieve positive patient outcomes through the personable and professional care provided to each of our patients and their loved ones. The successful candidate will need to have excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. We require an individual who is forward thinking, well organised and with a positive attitude towards flexibility and change. A strong interest in developing new staff and a proactive approach to delivery of high standards of evidence based care are essential components to this post.

CLINICAL PRACTICE

- Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct in all your actions.

- Demonstrate clinical proficiencies and expertise in your care and act as a resource to junior staff.

- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate all care rendered on the ward.

- Maintain accurate records for patient care and interactions.

- Involve patients and their advocates in their care and decisions about their care and ensure they are updated regularly.

- Remain up to date with clinical guidelines and disseminate changes and updates to the wider team.

- Ensure clinical guidelines are upheld, new guidance implemented appropriately and participate actively in auditing practices.

- To support local and divisional quality improvement initiatives.

- Support in health education activities for patients and their families.

- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

- Demonstrate effective communication in all interactions.

- Actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing strategy.

- Challenge areas of poor practice and review trends with a view to implementing improvement plans for recurrent themes.

EDUCATION & RESEARCH

- Act as a mentor and role model to junior or new staff, preceptees, students and overseas practitioners.

- To be aware of current research and the possible implications for the unit speciality.

- Willingness to participate in further training for own skills development.

- Act as formal practice supervisor and practice assessor for students.

- Liaise with PDNs regarding any training requirements for the department team and any concerns regarding a practitioners competency.

- Review staff learning needs and assist them with their own development ensuring regular performance reviews, career and development conversations take place.

- Contribute to wider educational initiatives within the Care Group.

- Support the use of Trust and local policies and guidelines, ensuring best practice at all times.

- Participate in any research projects conducted in the clinical area as appropriate

- Promote participation in onward study and personal / professional development

MANAGEMENT

- Support with continuous quality improvement initiatives, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes.

- Contribute to the delivery of a cost effective service, prioritising need and adjusting staffing levels appropriately based on acuity.

- Coordinate effective staff deployment, monitoring annual leave, sickness, study leave and staff performance.

- Participate in recruitment and retention activities to support the unit and wider Care Group.

- Demonstrate an ability to investigate concerns and adverse incidents and implement change based on the outcome of same.

- Participate in risk management procedures both locally and at Care Group level.

- To actively promote customer care, assisting in resolving informal complaints and supporting to investigate formal problems.

- To carry the Unit bleep as required, resolving local problems and supporting wards / units across the Care Group.

- To take a leadership role in crisis situations.

- To attend and contribute to departmental meetings as required.

- Develop strong working relationship and communication with the area Matron to ensure quality and assurance can be maintained.

- Ensure robust probationary monitoring is undertaken for all new recruits and any concerns are escalated appropriately and in a timely manner.

PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

- To keep up to date with NMC, Trust and Care Group policies and guidelines and adhere to these at all times.

- Be a fully committed and active member of the MDT and Ward Triumvirate.

- Show insight into own development and identify appropriate learning or training needs and agree a development plan with line manager.

- Ensure compliance in all mandatory training is sustained - both personal and for the ward team.

- Working with appropriate members of the teaching staff and clinical nurse specialists to ensure effective staff development (own and others).

- Participating in Trust and Divisional initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change.

- Participate in regular performance reviews and development conversations ensuring the initial three and six monthly reviews are undertaken and that all staff have up-to-date appraisals with SMART objectives.

GENERAL

- Ensure confidentiality of all staff and patient records.

- To observe the rules, policies and procedures in place at Kings College Hospital.

- Under the Health & Safety at Work Act, the post holder has a general duty of care for the health, safety and well being of oneself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

- Adhere to all necessary Infection Prevention and Control requirements.

Please see complete details available in the attached Job Description with Person Specification document but note that the job description is not exhaustive and the successful candidate may be required to undertake other duties as commensurate with the grade.