Job summary
Location - Ward 22 LRI (may sometimes need to travel to the other hospital sites to onboard patients or for meetings)
This is an exciting opportunity to join a 30 bedded ward currently caring predominantly for elective post-operative colorectal patients at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
We have recently opened a Virtual Ward foreligible colorectal patients. This will enable patients to be discharged earlier (Step Down - Assisted Early Discharge) and monitored from home using an app and provided equipment. We have been funded for an additional Band 6 Nurse to assist in managing the patients on the Virtual Ward, from initial onboarding through to discharge, over two shifts per week. You will act as Deputy Sister on Ward 22 over your other shifts. As the Virtual Ward is a relatively new pathway, there may be changes which result in more/less hours required to manage these patients. The applicant will need to be flexible and happy to support the Virtual Ward project wherever possible to ensure it's safe implementation and continued success.
We have a caring and supportive team, dedicated to the continuing delivery of safe and excellent care which is supported by our exceptional patient feedback. We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic and highly motivated to join our ward leadershipteam.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
The role of the Deputy Sister on Ward 22 is to manage all clinical aspects of the running of the Colorectal Virtual Ward (currently 5 beds, with plans to increase to 16) when you are assigned to this (approx.2 shifts p/week), receiving referrals from doctors on ward round and training patients on how to submit the data from home. You will monitor patients who are at home, and ensure their submissions are received daily and appropriate action is taken to ensure patient safety.
You will co-ordinate the Virtual Ward, ensuring that patients are receiving excellent care and continuous communication with doctors, nurses and their GP.
As a leader, you will also be expected to support the wider nursing team on Ward 22, when not assigned to the Virtual Ward, and manage any issues or concerns as they arise. You will work a mix of long & short days/nights on a rota basis (Monday-Sunday).
You will work with the supportive ward leadership team to drive forward positive change on the ward. When the Virtual Ward expands and junior staff are employed you will have dedicated management days to complete audits, appraisals, create action plans, and investigate incidences and to develop your leadership skills.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
The role of the Deputy Sister on Ward 22 is to manage all clinical aspects of the running of the Colorectal Virtual Ward (currently 5 beds, with plans to increase to 16) when you are assigned to this (approx.2 shifts p/week), receiving referrals from doctors on ward round and training patients on how to submit the data from home. You will monitor patients who are at home, and ensure their submissions are received daily and appropriate action is taken to ensure patient safety.
You will co-ordinate the Virtual Ward, ensuring that patients are receiving excellent care and continuous communication with doctors, nurses and their GP.
As a leader, you will also be expected to support the wider nursing team on Ward 22, when not assigned to the Virtual Ward, and manage any issues or concerns as they arise. You will work a mix of long & short days/nights on a rota basis (Monday-Sunday).
You will work with the supportive ward leadership team to drive forward positive change on the ward. When the Virtual Ward expands and junior staff are employed you will have dedicated management days to complete audits, appraisals, create action plans, and investigate incidences and to develop your leadership skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
The role of the Deputy Sister on Ward 22 is to manage all clinical aspects of the running of the Colorectal Virtual Ward (currently 5 beds, with plans to increase to 16) when you are assigned to this (approx.2 shifts p/week), receiving referrals from doctors on ward round and training patients on how to submit the data from home. You will monitor patients who are at home, and ensure their submissions are received daily and appropriate action is taken to ensure patient safety.
You will co-ordinate the Virtual Ward, ensuring that patients are receiving excellent care and continuous communication with doctors, nurses and their GP.
As a leader, you will also be expected to support the wider nursing team on Ward 22, when not assigned to the Virtual Ward, and manage any issues or concerns as they arise. You will work a mix of long & short days/nights on a rota basis (Monday-Sunday).
You will work with the supportive ward leadership team to drive forward positive change on the ward. When the Virtual Ward expands and junior staff are employed you will have dedicated management days to complete audits, appraisals, create action plans, and investigate incidences and to develop your leadership skills.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Two years experience at Band 5 level
Achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievements in clinical practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Dynamic individual who can meet new challenges
communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Acts as a clinical role model
Education and development
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
clinical skills
Essential
- demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a surgical nurse
Desirable
- Experience in colorectal nursing
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Two years experience at Band 5 level
Achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievements in clinical practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Dynamic individual who can meet new challenges
communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Acts as a clinical role model
Education and development
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
clinical skills
Essential
- demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a surgical nurse
Desirable
- Experience in colorectal nursing
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).
