Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Ward Lead to join our general paediatric ward in Dorset County Hospital, where care is provided for Children and Young People up to the age of 18 years and ranges across medical, surgical and psychological need. The ward consists of a fourteen bedded inpatient area (inclusive of 3 high observation beds) , Paediatric Assessment Unit and Paediatric Day Surgery.
The Band 7 Ward Lead role requires a dynamic, motivated individual with a passion for ensuring quality driven care for children and young people. The successful candidate will show a commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and a compassionate, inclusive approach to leadership.
Alongside the senior paediatric management team, the post-holder will be expected to use expert clinical knowledge, leadership and management skills to enhance the experience of children, young people and families and facilitate a harmonious, professional environment.
Core hours of work are Monday to Friday with an expectation to be flexible to the needs of the service, including working alongside staff with diverse shift patterns according to need.
Main duties of the job
You will have responsibility for the daily clinical, operational and quality management of all clinical areas within acute paediatrics.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver patient-centred outcomes and high standards of care.
You will be responsible for ensuring leadership and professional development for nursing and support workers within the service. You will work with the senior paediatric team to develop best practice and ensure that there is consistency across the paediatric unit. In collaboration with senior nursing team and Matrons, you will provide senior nursing leadership for the unit.
To manage the clinical area ensuring agreed protocol, policy and procedures are adhered to. Provide a service to the agreed standard, meeting organisational and national targets.
Participation in Audit and Research, developing research based practices.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent experience
- Current NMC Registration RN child
- Practice Supervisor and Assessor or equivalent.
- Evidence of leadership, management qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
- Master's level study
- Teaching qualification or relevant experience
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experienced paediatric nurse with acute clinical skills
- Able to lead, train and motivate a team of staff
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development, including clinical competencies, leadership and management skills
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to assess and establish and monitor appropriate systems.
- Experience in service improvement, including audit, benchmarking and standards review.
Desirable
- Evidence of guideline / policy development.
- Post registration teaching experience.
- Knowledge of current NHS legislation to include clinical governance, COSHH, Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, Manual Handling, confidentiality.
- Understanding of budget management
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and written
- Ability to lead a team, including performance management, appraising staff and managing sensitive communication.
- Able to perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
- Ability to adapt to change and manage pressurised clinical situations
- Demonstrates ability to place patients and family at centre of care.
- Ability to work effectively and productively under pressure and time constraints, as well as managing challenging situations professionally.
- Able to analyse data and provide written reports.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills with an ability to act on own initiative and be both self-directed and motivated in the work environment.
Desirable
- IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent experience
- Current NMC Registration RN child
- Practice Supervisor and Assessor or equivalent.
- Evidence of leadership, management qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
- Master's level study
- Teaching qualification or relevant experience
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experienced paediatric nurse with acute clinical skills
- Able to lead, train and motivate a team of staff
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development, including clinical competencies, leadership and management skills
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to assess and establish and monitor appropriate systems.
- Experience in service improvement, including audit, benchmarking and standards review.
Desirable
- Evidence of guideline / policy development.
- Post registration teaching experience.
- Knowledge of current NHS legislation to include clinical governance, COSHH, Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, Manual Handling, confidentiality.
- Understanding of budget management
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and written
- Ability to lead a team, including performance management, appraising staff and managing sensitive communication.
- Able to perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
- Ability to adapt to change and manage pressurised clinical situations
- Demonstrates ability to place patients and family at centre of care.
- Ability to work effectively and productively under pressure and time constraints, as well as managing challenging situations professionally.
- Able to analyse data and provide written reports.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills with an ability to act on own initiative and be both self-directed and motivated in the work environment.
Desirable
- IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets.
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).
