Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join and lead Ward S12 (ENT & Ophthalmology) within Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary . Leading delivery of high quality responsive services and co- delivery of the National ENT masterclass nursing programme founded at DBTH.
The Surgical Division will be recruiting a highly motivated and innovative experienced senior surgical nurse with proven experience of leading / managing within a surgical inpatient area, day surgery or HDU / DCC area.
The successful candidate will join the current senior team to progress development of the service, and recent experience of working within the surgical speciality pathways in a Band 6 or Band 7 position is required.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a flexible approach to improving patient outcomes. The ward has a record of delivering high standards of care across a diverse range of surgical specialities with high patient satisfaction and effective MDT working.
A proven ability to work in collaboration with a range of clinicians / managers across differing Clinical Divisions is essential. We are looking for an inclusive leader who values development across the team and supporting health & well being.
The Trust offers a relocation package and this can be discussed as part of the recruitment process.
Main duties of the job
Create an environment where the patient is central to all decision making and the delivery of high quality compassionate care is every body's prime objective.
Have continuous 24-hour responsibility for leading and co-ordinating the clinical, managerial and educational requirements of the department.
Work across 5 days a week in a clinical and supervisory role.
Set & monitor professional standards and the delivery of all aspects of care ensuring trust policies & procedures are adhered to.
Creating a dynamic learning environment for all staff, overseeing the provision of education, research and practice development within the ward.
Be responsible for the management of the pay and non-pay budget for the ward, ensuring efficient and effective use of resources. Identify improvements and efficiencies.
Ensuring your own personal compliance and that of your teams to the Trust's visions, values, and strategic goals.
About us
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 444,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas.
Hosting three main hospital sites and a number ofadditional services, the Trust is one of only six Teaching Hospitals in Yorkshire and trains 25% of all medical students in the region, in addition to 30% of all other healthcare professional students.
A modern and forward-facing Trust employing over 6,600 members of staff, the hospital provides a full range of local hospital services across Doncaster Royal Infirmary in Doncaster,Bassetlaw Hospital in Worksop, Montagu Hospital in Mexborough.
In February 2020, the Trust was rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, an accreditation which applies to the organisation's four hospital sites.
DBTH supported development of the global ENT Masterclass which is still delivered from DBTH by the founding ENT Consultant and includes Nursing specific programmes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership and Management
Liaise, guide and advise the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies in the provision of optimum patient care.
Be responsible for ensuring the environment and ward processes are responsive to the needs of patients and their carers recognising the importance of privacy, dignity and diversity
Act as a role model, employ professional behaviour that encourages and coaches team members to challenge their current competencies, whilst seeking opportunities to enhance their roles.
Proactively maintain and foster clear lines of communication between the clinical staff and the Divisional management team
Ensure processes are in place to facilitate effective communication being established with all disciplines, patients and relatives, that meets individual needs
Arrange and chair regular ward team meetings ensuring agreed actions are minuted and reviewed
For full details please see the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leadership and Management
Liaise, guide and advise the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies in the provision of optimum patient care.
Be responsible for ensuring the environment and ward processes are responsive to the needs of patients and their carers recognising the importance of privacy, dignity and diversity
Act as a role model, employ professional behaviour that encourages and coaches team members to challenge their current competencies, whilst seeking opportunities to enhance their roles.
Proactively maintain and foster clear lines of communication between the clinical staff and the Divisional management team
Ensure processes are in place to facilitate effective communication being established with all disciplines, patients and relatives, that meets individual needs
Arrange and chair regular ward team meetings ensuring agreed actions are minuted and reviewed
For full details please see the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a B6 Sister / Charge Nurse in surgery or HDU / DCC
- Scope roles/competencies relevant to speciality
- Demonstration of knowledge and skills in speciality
- Able to understand all aspects of surgical specialities
- Evidence of department management under supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of previous Band 7 experience
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration
- Mentorship qualification
- Other advanced clinical skills i.e. venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation, ECG
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
- Demonstrate professional post-registration development
- Degree in Nursing / Health Care or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Masters degree
- None medical prescriber
Interpersonla skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team/client/relatives.
- Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition.
- Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with conflict supporting staff through mechanisms such as clinical supervision.
- Be interested and committed to caring for people from any type of cultural and environmental background or illness.
Desirable
- Experience of implementing change and change management.
Organisational skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance.
- Precise and methodical in working practice, demonstrate ability to organise others
- Provide evidence of supervisor/implementation of teaching programmes for Student nurses, e.g. preceptorship education, mentorship
- Evidence of change management and involvement in service development
Desirable
- Experience in complaints management
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a B6 Sister / Charge Nurse in surgery or HDU / DCC
- Scope roles/competencies relevant to speciality
- Demonstration of knowledge and skills in speciality
- Able to understand all aspects of surgical specialities
- Evidence of department management under supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of previous Band 7 experience
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration
- Mentorship qualification
- Other advanced clinical skills i.e. venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation, ECG
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
- Demonstrate professional post-registration development
- Degree in Nursing / Health Care or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Masters degree
- None medical prescriber
Interpersonla skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team/client/relatives.
- Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition.
- Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with conflict supporting staff through mechanisms such as clinical supervision.
- Be interested and committed to caring for people from any type of cultural and environmental background or illness.
Desirable
- Experience of implementing change and change management.
Organisational skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance.
- Precise and methodical in working practice, demonstrate ability to organise others
- Provide evidence of supervisor/implementation of teaching programmes for Student nurses, e.g. preceptorship education, mentorship
- Evidence of change management and involvement in service development
Desirable
- Experience in complaints management
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).
