Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to expand the existing ward leadership on ward 20. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Nurse to work within and developed the new Respiratory Support Unit, to provide direction and inspirational leadership to the nursing and multi-disciplinary team. You will be joining an established and exceptional team within the RRCV CMG. We encourage new ideas, skills, and ways of working that you can bring to the ward team to help us strive become the best team and deliver high quality care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will need to be an expert clinical practitioner. Have knowledge and understanding of emergency respiratory admissions and pressures of managing high acuity patient centered care and managing flow in prioritizing workload would be advantageous. The patients that we care for require varying respiratory support. further responsibilities include the provision of a supportive learning environment for continuing education; of the junior team members reporting to the Senior Sister and supporting her in the day to day management of the ward in her absence.
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
Take 24-hour accountability and responsibility for the givenarea. Be visible, accessible and responsive to the needs ofservice users, patients, carers and the public.Provide direction and effective and inspirational leadership tothe nursing and multi-disciplinary team (including ancillary andclinical support staff) within the area for which they areaccountable.Act as an expert clinical practitioner providing throughthemselves and their ward team an excellent quality of care topatients and service users.Act as a clinical and managerial role model within the wardteam, CMG and across the wider organisation.Take responsibility for the provision of a supportive learningenvironment for all students on placement within the ward/unitfor which they are responsible.Practise clinically in the assessment, planning, implementationand evaluation of care for a defined caseload. This willdetermine that Ward/Unit Manager is ward based andpractises clinically at least 50% of their working time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Take 24-hour accountability and responsibility for the givenarea. Be visible, accessible and responsive to the needs ofservice users, patients, carers and the public.Provide direction and effective and inspirational leadership tothe nursing and multi-disciplinary team (including ancillary andclinical support staff) within the area for which they areaccountable.Act as an expert clinical practitioner providing throughthemselves and their ward team an excellent quality of care topatients and service users.Act as a clinical and managerial role model within the wardteam, CMG and across the wider organisation.Take responsibility for the provision of a supportive learningenvironment for all students on placement within the ward/unitfor which they are responsible.Practise clinically in the assessment, planning, implementationand evaluation of care for a defined caseload. This willdetermine that Ward/Unit Manager is ward based andpractises clinically at least 50% of their working time.
Person Specification
clinical skills and knowledge
Essential
- demonstrates a high level of clinical competence and expertise in advanced respiratory care
- good understanding of clinical governance and application to quality and safty
Desirable
- previous critical /HDU /RSU/ care experience
Experience
Essential
- previous leadership at ward level at band 6
- evidence of quality improvement change
Desirable
- previous experience at band 7 at relevant leadership role.
education and qualification
Essential
- Rn - adult at degree level/ teaching and assessing qualification/post Reg education relevant to specialty
Desirable
- masters degree/ clinical leadership programme/ audit and research skills
professional development
Essential
- evidence of recent post registration professional develpoment.
- participates in formal and informal teaching
Desirable
- involved in quality improvement development
leadership and education
Essential
- dynamic individual , able to challeneg constructively and to lead a team
- good communicator, to act as clinical role model for all the MDT learners within the ward
Desirable
- computer literacy in relevant applications
Person Specification
clinical skills and knowledge
Essential
- demonstrates a high level of clinical competence and expertise in advanced respiratory care
- good understanding of clinical governance and application to quality and safty
Desirable
- previous critical /HDU /RSU/ care experience
Experience
Essential
- previous leadership at ward level at band 6
- evidence of quality improvement change
Desirable
- previous experience at band 7 at relevant leadership role.
education and qualification
Essential
- Rn - adult at degree level/ teaching and assessing qualification/post Reg education relevant to specialty
Desirable
- masters degree/ clinical leadership programme/ audit and research skills
professional development
Essential
- evidence of recent post registration professional develpoment.
- participates in formal and informal teaching
Desirable
- involved in quality improvement development
leadership and education
Essential
- dynamic individual , able to challeneg constructively and to lead a team
- good communicator, to act as clinical role model for all the MDT learners within the ward
Desirable
- computer literacy in relevant applications
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).
