Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and creative Clinical Ward Leader for Benham Ward (hyperacute stroke ward).
If you are a dynamic, energetic, enthusiastic senior nurse we would love to hear from you.
The role of the clinical ward leader will focus on the provision of high quality, visible, professional leadership, setting and maintaining standards of clinical excellence, improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families, carers as well as staff. The successful candidate must have the ability to provide positive leadership and development to the clinical teams and act as a role model in all they do.
This post would suit a current band 7 who is looking for a change or an opportunity for a Band 6 with credible skills to develop into a clinical ward leader. The successful candidate will have to build a working relationship with the stroke specialist nurses and stroke rehabilitation ward as well as the wider MDT (physiotherapist, occupational therapist, SALT and dietician) to ensure a smooth pathway for stroke patients.
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide their ward/department with a professional focus for leadership and clinical excellence.The post holder will take continuing, 24 hour/ 7 days per week responsibility for the assessment of needs for the service, staff and patients which includes assessment of training, learning and development needs of all ward/department staff.
The post holder will act as a role model for clinical leadership; setting and upholding agreed clinical standards and enabling patients to receive high quality evidenced based care.They will be a visible presence for all patients and visitors to the area and provide a pivotal role for inter-professional working.They will be responsible for infection prevention and control, budget management, patient safety and experience and compliance with Trust values, policies and providing the best possible care to achieve excellence.
Provide effective input into the work of the Trust, to support the achievement of our vision and values.
About us
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leads as an active member of the nursing team, accountable for your practice and role modelling the highest standards of care to all members ofthe team.Leads the team in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care of patients admitted to the Ward / department in accordance with Trust and directorate pathways.Has in-depth knowledge of infection control policies, with practical experience and principles in relation to the clinical environment, patient care, the prevention of cross infection, outbreak management, good hand hygiene and environmental cleaning.Contributes to and oversees the safe and effective discharge planning of patients informing the discharge team of issues and patient /relative requirements/requests
To be a visible, accessible and assertive figure to whom staff, patients and relatives can turn for assistance and guidance.Influence people and events through successful communication, negotiation and persuasion skills.Develop and use local and national networks to identify and introduce to the directorate best practice in the management and care of patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leads as an active member of the nursing team, accountable for your practice and role modelling the highest standards of care to all members ofthe team.Leads the team in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care of patients admitted to the Ward / department in accordance with Trust and directorate pathways.Has in-depth knowledge of infection control policies, with practical experience and principles in relation to the clinical environment, patient care, the prevention of cross infection, outbreak management, good hand hygiene and environmental cleaning.Contributes to and oversees the safe and effective discharge planning of patients informing the discharge team of issues and patient /relative requirements/requests
To be a visible, accessible and assertive figure to whom staff, patients and relatives can turn for assistance and guidance.Influence people and events through successful communication, negotiation and persuasion skills.Develop and use local and national networks to identify and introduce to the directorate best practice in the management and care of patients.
Person Specification
governance
Essential
- Experience of managing complaints
- Experience of PALS and successful outcome
Desirable
- Experience in attending governance meetings
knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experince at managing a team or coordinating workload
- Experience at band 6 level of managing a team and staff performance
- Experience of financial/ budget experience
- Effective roster management
- Experience of Governance and identification of risk
- Evidence of recruitment
- Experience in appraisals
- Managing PALs and comlaint procedure
Desirable
- evidence of managing staff through the sickness process with HR
- acute hyper stroke experience
- knowledge of A&A
- experience in report writing and creating action plans
Personal Qualities and attributes
Essential
- Proven Ability to communicate effectively with staff
- Ability to problem solve, anticipate and forward plan
- Ability to work under pressure and seek support when required
- Can demonstrate flexibility and resilience
- Act as a role model
- Adaptable to change adopting a positive approuch
- Able to demonstrate Trust values and behaviours
- IT competent
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Must be able to demonstrate understanding of, and behaviours consistent with the NMC code of conduct
Education, Training and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current regisration
- Mentorship/ Teaching qualification
- Educated to a degree or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing clinical and professional development
Desirable
- Educated to masters level
- Completion of clinical leadership programme
- Coaching skills qualification
Skills
Essential
- Demonstate ability to manage a ward/ department and undertake challenging conversations
- IT competent using word and excel
- Excellent managerial, leadership and motivation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Clinical assessment skills
- Effective teaching, training and mentorship skills
Desirable
- Proficient in all stroke
- Experience in managing a hyper acute stroke patient
Person Specification
governance
Essential
- Experience of managing complaints
- Experience of PALS and successful outcome
Desirable
- Experience in attending governance meetings
knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experince at managing a team or coordinating workload
- Experience at band 6 level of managing a team and staff performance
- Experience of financial/ budget experience
- Effective roster management
- Experience of Governance and identification of risk
- Evidence of recruitment
- Experience in appraisals
- Managing PALs and comlaint procedure
Desirable
- evidence of managing staff through the sickness process with HR
- acute hyper stroke experience
- knowledge of A&A
- experience in report writing and creating action plans
Personal Qualities and attributes
Essential
- Proven Ability to communicate effectively with staff
- Ability to problem solve, anticipate and forward plan
- Ability to work under pressure and seek support when required
- Can demonstrate flexibility and resilience
- Act as a role model
- Adaptable to change adopting a positive approuch
- Able to demonstrate Trust values and behaviours
- IT competent
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Must be able to demonstrate understanding of, and behaviours consistent with the NMC code of conduct
Education, Training and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current regisration
- Mentorship/ Teaching qualification
- Educated to a degree or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing clinical and professional development
Desirable
- Educated to masters level
- Completion of clinical leadership programme
- Coaching skills qualification
Skills
Essential
- Demonstate ability to manage a ward/ department and undertake challenging conversations
- IT competent using word and excel
- Excellent managerial, leadership and motivation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Clinical assessment skills
- Effective teaching, training and mentorship skills
Desirable
- Proficient in all stroke
- Experience in managing a hyper acute stroke patient
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.
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.
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).
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