Band 7 Ward Sister- Welford Ward
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Families, Young People, Children's and Learning Disability (FYPCLDA) Directorate for a Ward Sister on our Eating Disorder Ward.
Welford Ward, based at the Glenfield Hospital site is a 15 bedded Eating Disorder Unit which cares for adults with severe Anorexia Nervosa.
Funded by the Provider Collaborative the ward provides therapeutic care to patients from across the East Midlands.
The ward encompasses a varied MDT with medics, nurses, healthcare support workers, occupational therapists and dietitians who work together to collaborative provide the best care for patients.
Contact Details: Nicola Brewin, nicola.brewin@nhs.net, 0116 225 2557
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the care, quality, patient safety, performance and clinical activity of the ward. This will be achieved through professional nursing leadership. Working with the MDT they will ensure delivery of a clinically effective service.
You will carry 24 hour responsibility and professional and managerial accountability, which includes management of staff, budgets, quality and standards of practice of all members of the team by enhancing systems such as clinical supervision, personal development and competency planning and monitoring, clinical audit, policy compliance checks etc.
You will work closely with other clinical specialists, clinical leads and the wider multidisciplinary team, working alongside multi-agency partners to meet the diverse health needs of the population.
It is also key that the post holder will foster a culture of openness and a transparent approach between staff and with external stakeholders.
About us
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Details
Date posted
20 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
002559
Job locations
Bennion Centre
Glenfield Hospital
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE3 9EJ
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Bennion Centre
Glenfield Hospital
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE3 9EJ
Employer's website
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