Team Leader/ Clinical Sister

Job summary

ACAD day surgery in Central Middlesex Hospital with Colorectal, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic and General Surgery patients who undergo elective surgery. ACAD day surgery has dedicated areas for male and female patients for day surgery as well as elective admissions patients. Male area got 15 trolley spaces and Female area has got 14 trolley spaces. We are also taking care of pre and postoperative Ophthalmology patients.This post holder must be able to demonstrate motivation and adaptability to the fast pace of a day care unit.

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting opportunity for a nurse to further develop their existing day surgical and management skills. We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident nurse with excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills. We will offer sufficient support and necessary development opportunities.

The applicant will lead a team of Staff nurses and Health care Assistants. You will be responsible for their appraisals and assisting with their personal and professional development. You will take charge of the unit in the absence of the ward manager.

This post holder must be able to demonstrate existing Day surgical experience/competencies and to be able to deliver high stand of care.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.