Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to work with a dynamic multidisciplinary team and manage a diverse team of nurses on John Young/Maida Vale Wards at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN).
We are looking for someone who is highly motivated and enthusiastic leader.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to work with a dynamic MDT and manage a diverse team of nurses. A background in neurological care/acute care would provide you with suitable skills to provide the quality of care required for our unit.
The candidate must have excellent clinical acute care skills, outstanding communicator, can demonstrate first-rate organisational and multitasking skills; and have the ability to prioritise effectively and efficiently in a busy and fast-paced work environment. The post holder must promote and implement the UCLH Nursing & Midwifery strategy, contribute towards achieving the Trust objectives, and demonstrate our Trust values, behaviours, and standards.
Main duties of the job
John Young is an acute Neurology ward comprising of 26 beds across 2 small units at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. We take both elective and Urgent admissions and care for patients with a wide range of Neurological conditions including, Movement Disorders, Neuromuscular Diseases, Demyelination and Autonomics. As a national centre of excellence, we admit patients from all over the UK.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
NHNN is the United Kingdoms oldest and largest dedicated neurological and neurosurgical hospital. We are part of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and we are linked with the University College London (UCL) Institute of Neurology, City and Southbank Universities. Together we are a major international centre for neuroscience training and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
NHNN is the United Kingdoms oldest and largest dedicated neurological and neurosurgical hospital. We are part of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and we are linked with the University College London (UCL) Institute of Neurology, City and Southbank Universities. Together we are a major international centre for neuroscience training and research.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Teaching course
- Relevant clinical course
- Honours degree (Level 3/ FHEQ Level 6)
- Recognised Leadership course
Desirable
- Masters degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years' relevant clinical and managerial experience in a senior position
Communication
Essential
- Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- Evidence of working as preceptor/facilitator/ mentor
- Reflective in Practice
- Experience in leading others and responding to learning needs
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
People management
Essential
- Able to manage a team including developing potential and performance management
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Teaching course
- Relevant clinical course
- Honours degree (Level 3/ FHEQ Level 6)
- Recognised Leadership course
Desirable
- Masters degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years' relevant clinical and managerial experience in a senior position
Communication
Essential
- Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- Evidence of working as preceptor/facilitator/ mentor
- Reflective in Practice
- Experience in leading others and responding to learning needs
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
People management
Essential
- Able to manage a team including developing potential and performance 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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
