Job summary
We are seeking an individual with commitment and enthusiasm to join our team on Clandon Ward.
Clandon Ward is a busy 29 bedded Head and Neck Surgical Ward, and is the Regional Centre for Head and Neck Cancer patients providing expert medical and nursing care for patients undergoing Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgery.
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and forward thinking nurse who is passionate about providing high standards of care.
The ideal candidate will have excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills. You will need to show a willingness to develop managerial skills in order to be both a role model and a mentor to the rest of the team.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contactReena George Senior Sister 01483 571122 ext 4067 or 4359Anna Caffarey, Surgical Matron 01483 571122 ext 6940
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver patient care on a daily basis. They should be expert in all areas of nursing care from patient's admission to discharge, which facilitates clinical practice development. As nurse in charge they have overall responsibility for day-to-day management of their clinical area and for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures maintaining associated records. They will manage, support and lead a team of nurses in the delivery of evidence based patient centred care, which is of a high standard. They will assist the senior sister in the management of staff including appraisal, rota's, recruitment and selection and the supervision of learners. They will provide advice and support to patients, relatives and members of the multi-disciplinary team. Utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources and liaise with the senior sister at all times. The will provide leadership on the Trusts values and behaviours.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description & Person Specifcation attached
To lead the nursing team in the provision of high quality, research based, nursing care that is patient and family focussed.
To act as a role model and expert practitioner.
To manage the ward effectively and efficiently within allocated resources.
To manage and facilitate the development of staff creating an effective team.
To foster a multidisciplinary approach to patient care in line with Clinical Governance
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1 Clinical
1.1 To ensure high quality, research based, individualised patient care is maintained at all times.
1.2 To provide a problem solving approach to patient care
1.3 To ensure effective collaboration and discharge planning with all members of the multidisciplinary team and interested agencies
1.4 To act as a role model and expert practitioner at all times.
1.5 To work with Infection Control to monitor the ward environment to maintain and raise standards
1.6 To work with the Matron to ensure that clinical governance processes at ward level encompass measures to ensure the quality of the fundemental and essential aspects of care including use of Essence of Care Benchmarking.
If you are ready to take the next steps in your career and lead with passion, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description & Person Specifcation attached
To lead the nursing team in the provision of high quality, research based, nursing care that is patient and family focussed.
To act as a role model and expert practitioner.
To manage the ward effectively and efficiently within allocated resources.
To manage and facilitate the development of staff creating an effective team.
To foster a multidisciplinary approach to patient care in line with Clinical Governance
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1 Clinical
1.1 To ensure high quality, research based, individualised patient care is maintained at all times.
1.2 To provide a problem solving approach to patient care
1.3 To ensure effective collaboration and discharge planning with all members of the multidisciplinary team and interested agencies
1.4 To act as a role model and expert practitioner at all times.
1.5 To work with Infection Control to monitor the ward environment to maintain and raise standards
1.6 To work with the Matron to ensure that clinical governance processes at ward level encompass measures to ensure the quality of the fundemental and essential aspects of care including use of Essence of Care Benchmarking.
If you are ready to take the next steps in your career and lead with passion, we would love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1 or 2
- Recent qualification or equivalent experience in acute setting
- Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past and proven experience
- Teaching qualification ENB 998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent
- First degree or working towards
Desirable
- D32/33 [A1] Award
- Management qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 6 or above within acute hospital setting
- Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical creditability/competence
- Evidence of advanced sills in practice i.e. iv additives
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
- Knowledge of current NHS and Professional issues
- Evidence of achievements in practice development and quality improvement projects
- Evidence of research based practice
- Evidence of changing practice and project management
- Proven record of managing staff and resources
Desirable
- Clinical audit
- Publication
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1 or 2
- Recent qualification or equivalent experience in acute setting
- Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past and proven experience
- Teaching qualification ENB 998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent
- First degree or working towards
Desirable
- D32/33 [A1] Award
- Management qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 6 or above within acute hospital setting
- Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical creditability/competence
- Evidence of advanced sills in practice i.e. iv additives
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
- Knowledge of current NHS and Professional issues
- Evidence of achievements in practice development and quality improvement projects
- Evidence of research based practice
- Evidence of changing practice and project management
- Proven record of managing staff and resources
Desirable
- Clinical audit
- Publication
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
