Job summary
The post holder is responsible for ensuring the effective management of Ward 100 , Gastroenterology Ward over a 24-hour period. They will provide clinical and managerial leadership to the nursing team within the ward environment.
They will supervise the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring that nursing and corporate standards are maintained, monitored, and consistently achieved.
The post holder will be responsible for the appropriate deployment and supervision of staff to meet the needs of the gastroenterology patient caseload within Ward 100.
The post holder will provide senior nurse leadership within the ward and will deputise in the absence of the Matron.
The post holder is responsible for providing effective clinical, professional, and operational leadership within Ward 100 (Gastroenterology) over a 24-hour period. They will ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and evidence-based nursing care to patients with gastroenterology conditions by overseeing the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care. The post holder will ensure that all nursing practice complies with local, national, and professional standards, and will actively promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the ward environment.
Main duties of the job
The role involves overseeing the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, ensuring that all nursing and organisational standards are consistently upheld, monitored, and achieved.
The post holder will provide line management, leadership, and professional support to all ward staff, including responsibility for recruitment, induction, appraisal, performance management, and staff development. They will foster a positive team culture, promote staff wellbeing, and support learning and development through mentorship, clinical supervision, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Where required, they will address performance or conduct concerns in accordance with organisational policies.
In addition, the post holder will ensure compliance with clinical governance and risk management frameworks, including the monitoring of incidents, complaints, audits, and quality improvement initiatives. They will ensure accurate and timely documentation, uphold infection prevention and control standards, and maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic ward environment. The post holder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, act as a key liaison between the ward and senior nursing leadership, and deputise for the Matron in their absence, contributing to service development and the achievement of organisational objectives.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Application Completion
Essential
- ALL sections of application form FULLY completed
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse Diploma in Adult nursing
- Evidence of post-registration development in the relevant specialty
- Teaching/facilitation qualification or experience Management qualification
- Leadership qualification
Desirable
- Professional Nurse Advocate Qualification or working towards
- Advanced Communication Qualification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years post registration experience with 1 year at Band 6
- Experience of managing a team or area within a ward/department
- Expert clinical skills/knowledge within the specialty
- Leadership skills
- Able to apply HR policies/processes relevant to managing people
Desirable
- Evidence of leading change
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Person Specification
Application Completion
Essential
- ALL sections of application form FULLY completed
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse Diploma in Adult nursing
- Evidence of post-registration development in the relevant specialty
- Teaching/facilitation qualification or experience Management qualification
- Leadership qualification
Desirable
- Professional Nurse Advocate Qualification or working towards
- Advanced Communication Qualification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years post registration experience with 1 year at Band 6
- Experience of managing a team or area within a ward/department
- Expert clinical skills/knowledge within the specialty
- Leadership skills
- Able to apply HR policies/processes relevant to managing people
Desirable
- Evidence of leading change
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
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).
