Job summary
We are pleased to offer this fabulous opportunity for a Band 7 Nurse Leader to join our existing nursing team on Ward 5B at Whiston Hospital. Ward 5B is a 32 bedded medical ward caring for elderly people.
In this role you will be expected to demonstrate strong clinical and compassionate leadership skills within elderly medicine. You will work in partnership with the existing team to ensure the ward is operationally safe, effective, and well led.
You must be able to demonstrate that you have excellent communication skills, sound clinical knowledge base and a passion to look after our elderly patients at their most frail.
You will work alongside colleagues who are devoted to continually improve the quality of care and enhance our patient's experience during their hospital stay.
You will be a clinical role model and have a willingness to develop the team as well as your own professional growth. You will be fully supported by the senior nursing and management team within the division.
The post holder will report to and be professionally accountable to the Matron and should be an experienced senior nurse with significant experience at Band 6.
Interviews for this position will take place week commencing 18th September 2023.
They will be competency based and applicants may be required to complete a seen or unseen presentation as part of the interview process.
Main duties of the job
KEY DUTIES
- To ensure optimum use of staff so that standards of care and safety are not compromised.
- To establish effective communication systems so that all staff can practice in an informed and professional manner.
- The post holder will sure that Governance Processes at ward level assure the quality of care delivered to patients.
- To work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to maximise best use of resources, monitoring of patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.
- To monitor Sickness and Absence at Ward level and work closely with Matron/Directorate Manager to ensure employees comply with policies and procedures relating to this.
- To efficiently manage the resources allocated to the ward and identify options for cost improvements and support and monitor their implementation.
- To investigate an untoward incident/complaint thoroughly. Liaise promptly with the Matron.
- To be responsible for the setting, maintaining, and monitoring of standards of care within the ward
- To ensure that the recording of patient care is comprehensive, concise and valid.
- To be responsible for the economical use of ward equipment and to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order and complies with the Health & Safety at Work Act/HEI 98
- To create a climate conducive to the practice of a high standard of care, ensuring the safety and well-being of staff, patients, and visitors to the ward, especially in relation to Health & Safety.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To commence and participate in research/special projects in conjunction with the Matron.
- To participate with the Matron in the recruitment, orientation, development and any other personnel issues related to staff as required.
- Ensure that all staff know, adhere to and have access to all Unit and Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
- Deputise for the Matron as directed.
- To be responsible for maintaining established links with the School of Health Care and create an effective learning for all ward staff.
- To be responsible for ensuring the annual appraisal of all ward staff to implement professional and organisational targets, review performance and identify training and development needs.
- To identify, monitor and review annually, objectives which implement and reflect professional and organisational targets.
- To be responsible for implementing strategies which enable quality targets to be met utilising recognised audit tools.
- To be responsible for the induction and training of newly appointed staff at local level
- To work with members of a multidisciplinary team to establish and maintain high standards for data quality.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure all responsible staff attend annual training updates and mandatory training.
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure care is delivered to a high-quality standard.
- To ensure optimum use of staff so that standards of care and safety are not compromised.
- Oversee and ensure regular departmental meetings.
- Maintain communication and accurate record keeping within the department Participate and support clinical haematology departmental initiatives.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To efficiently manage the resources allocated to the ward and identify options for cost improvements and support and monitor their implementation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To commence and participate in research/special projects in conjunction with the Matron.
- To participate with the Matron in the recruitment, orientation, development and any other personnel issues related to staff as required.
- Ensure that all staff know, adhere to and have access to all Unit and Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
- Deputise for the Matron as directed.
- To be responsible for maintaining established links with the School of Health Care and create an effective learning for all ward staff.
- To be responsible for ensuring the annual appraisal of all ward staff to implement professional and organisational targets, review performance and identify training and development needs.
- To identify, monitor and review annually, objectives which implement and reflect professional and organisational targets.
- To be responsible for implementing strategies which enable quality targets to be met utilising recognised audit tools.
- To be responsible for the induction and training of newly appointed staff at local level
- To work with members of a multidisciplinary team to establish and maintain high standards for data quality.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure all responsible staff attend annual training updates and mandatory training.
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure care is delivered to a high-quality standard.
- To ensure optimum use of staff so that standards of care and safety are not compromised.
- Oversee and ensure regular departmental meetings.
- Maintain communication and accurate record keeping within the department Participate and support clinical haematology departmental initiatives.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To efficiently manage the resources allocated to the ward and identify options for cost improvements and support and monitor their implementation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration level 1.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Teaching and assessing or Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Current ILS qualification.
- Leadership/Management Qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Acute Environment, including ability to manage time and prioritise tasks and workload.
- Substantial post registration clinical experience.
- Recent experience in speciality of related area at band 6 (or equivalent) or above.
- Evidence of teaching and education experience.
- Ability to negotiate and demonstrate a sound problem solving approach to work issues.
- Evidence of 'Change Management.
- Understanding of how audit may influence quality of patient care.
- Understanding and application of current evidence-based practices.
Desirable
- Proven track record in service development and implementation of change.
- Knowledge and participation in a recent audit.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of effective leadership qualities.
- Demonstrate ability to and set and establish priorities.
- Effective organisational skills and ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- LAMDI programme.
- Previous management experience, i.e., patient case load, ward management.
Other
Essential
- Professional role model.
- Demonstrate commitment to Clinical Governance Agenda.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration level 1.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Teaching and assessing or Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Current ILS qualification.
- Leadership/Management Qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Acute Environment, including ability to manage time and prioritise tasks and workload.
- Substantial post registration clinical experience.
- Recent experience in speciality of related area at band 6 (or equivalent) or above.
- Evidence of teaching and education experience.
- Ability to negotiate and demonstrate a sound problem solving approach to work issues.
- Evidence of 'Change Management.
- Understanding of how audit may influence quality of patient care.
- Understanding and application of current evidence-based practices.
Desirable
- Proven track record in service development and implementation of change.
- Knowledge and participation in a recent audit.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of effective leadership qualities.
- Demonstrate ability to and set and establish priorities.
- Effective organisational skills and ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- LAMDI programme.
- Previous management experience, i.e., patient case load, ward management.
Other
Essential
- Professional role model.
- Demonstrate commitment to Clinical Governance Agenda.
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).
