Job summary
Ward 1 is looking to recruit an experienced nurse into the role of Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse to help lead our dynamic team.
Ward 1 cares for children and young people between the ages of 0 - 17 years with a variety of congenital cardiac conditions. Ward 1 is a busy and exciting cardiology unit that cares for children for a variety of complex cardiac needs requiring surgical or medical intervention. We are a part of the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre (EMCHC) and are one of few level 1 paediatric congenital cardiac centers in the UK.
Successful applicants will help lead the nursing team as well as working with the EMCHC multi-disciplinary team to deliver high quality and holistic care to our cardiac patients. We offer lots of learning and development opportunities both clinically and professionally .
Main duties of the job
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The successful candidate will be a clinical role model and will also have line management responsibilities. Therefore, the successful candidate will need to have a strong clinical knowledge and excellent clinical skills appropriate to this role, as well as excellent leadership skills.
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The candidate's line management responsibilities will include sickness absence management, performing appraisals and a commitment to develop their team. The successful person will also be expected to help maintain safety by investigating incidents and monitoring and maintaining staffing levels and rosters.
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The successful candidate will need to be hard working and able to adapt their approach. They will also need to have excellent problem solving skills and demonstrate the ability to prioritise their work load and responsibilities.
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The successful person will need to be experienced in cardiology and will need to be passionate about this area of nursing in order to help improve and sustain excellent service delivery. The successful candidate should have paediatric cardiology experience.
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The successful candidate will be passionate and committed to excellent patient care and delivering the highest standard of care possible.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients.
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Leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process.
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Deputise and take charge of the given area regularly in the absence of the Ward/Unit Manager who has 24 hour accountability and responsibility.
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Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
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Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the ward team.
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Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.
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Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff.
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Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you wish to discuss this opportunity further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients.
-
Leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process.
-
Deputise and take charge of the given area regularly in the absence of the Ward/Unit Manager who has 24 hour accountability and responsibility.
-
Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
-
Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the ward team.
-
Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.
-
Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff.
-
Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you wish to discuss this opportunity further.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- RNC - first level or RN with paediatric experience (1)
- Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent (1
- Evidence of post-registration Educational continuing development (1)
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree in nursing or health-related subject (1)
- Clinical Leadership Programme (1)
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise (1)
- Good understanding of clinical governance (1)
- Knowledge of NHS plans and National Nursing Strategy
- Ability to effectively solve problems
Desirable
- Audit experience / research skills (1)
- Experience of patient and public involvement in service delivery (1)
- Expert clinical experience in paediatric cardiology
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of innovation and achievements in Clinical Practice
- Ability to prioritise (1)
- Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a team with minimal supervision (1)
- Dynamic individual who is able to challenge in a constructive way
- Good verbal and written skills (1)
- Effective communicator and negotiator (1)
- Evidence of change management
Desirable
- Project management (1)
- Computer literacy (1)
- Able to influence other professional groups (1)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. (1)
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others (1)
professional development
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Recognises own limitations
Desirable
- Evidence of paediatric cardiology continuing professional development
Resource Utilisation
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable
- Prioritise and implement and use new ways of working
- Basic Knowledge of budgetary management
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- RNC - first level or RN with paediatric experience (1)
- Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent (1
- Evidence of post-registration Educational continuing development (1)
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree in nursing or health-related subject (1)
- Clinical Leadership Programme (1)
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise (1)
- Good understanding of clinical governance (1)
- Knowledge of NHS plans and National Nursing Strategy
- Ability to effectively solve problems
Desirable
- Audit experience / research skills (1)
- Experience of patient and public involvement in service delivery (1)
- Expert clinical experience in paediatric cardiology
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of innovation and achievements in Clinical Practice
- Ability to prioritise (1)
- Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a team with minimal supervision (1)
- Dynamic individual who is able to challenge in a constructive way
- Good verbal and written skills (1)
- Effective communicator and negotiator (1)
- Evidence of change management
Desirable
- Project management (1)
- Computer literacy (1)
- Able to influence other professional groups (1)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. (1)
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others (1)
professional development
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Recognises own limitations
Desirable
- Evidence of paediatric cardiology continuing professional development
Resource Utilisation
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable
- Prioritise and implement and use new ways of working
- Basic Knowledge of budgetary 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).
