Job summary The post holder supports the Ward Manager in the general management of the clinical environment, ensuring that a quality service is provided. They will be responsible for ensuring that staff within the team are supported and developed within their role. They will oversee a team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants, monitoring their professional development through carrying out KSF IPR's. The post holder will support the flow of patients through the department, identifying and working towards set criteria for discharge. The post holder will be a role model both clinically and professionally. Provide effective input into the work of the Trust, to support the achievement of our vision and values. Main duties of the job Assist the Ward Manager to create and maintain positive working relationships within the multi-disciplinary team. Supervise the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, thus providing high standards of patient care at all times. Ensure that the care given reflects the hospital and departmental philosophies, standards and protocols. Will be responsible for their own actions and be bound by the NMC's Code of Professional conduct and all approved Trust policies. Will maintain own skills and knowledge and demonstrate clinical excellence and high standards of practice to other staff. About us Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values Compassion Accountability Respect Integrity Courage We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £35,392 to £42,618 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 265-6912864 Job locations Northampton General Hospital Cliftonville Northampton NN1 5BD Job description Job responsibilities Corporate Responsibilities: Meet clinical objectives as agreed separately with the Ward Manager/Directorate Head Nurse. Supporting Clinical Excellence: Will participate in regular staff and directorate meetings. Be a leader, achieve good morale, with open communication between all disciplines of staff. Assist the Ward Manager to create and maintain positive working relationships within the multi-disciplinary team. Act as an effective role model and resource/advisor to colleagues, in the delivery of nursing care. Supporting Patient Excellence: Provide clinical nursing expertise and supervision of all grades of staff within the ward, to ensure a high standard of care. Supervise the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, thus providing high standards of patient care at all times. Ensure that the care given reflects the hospital and departmental philosophies, standards and protocols. Promote a healthy, positive and safe environment for patients and staff. Advise patients, relatives and friends as appropriate on the promotion of health and prevention of illness. People/Management Excellence: Assist the Ward Manager in monitoring and appraising the performance of staff within their sphere of responsibility. Supporting Financial Excellence: Be aware of the budgetary requirements within their clinical areas of nursing. Professional Responsibilities: Be responsible for their own development, maintaining a professional portfolio and keeping themselves updated on current nursing issues. Will be responsible for their own actions and be bound by the NMCs Code of Professional conduct and all approved Trust policies. Will maintain own skills and knowledge and demonstrate clinical excellence and high standards of practice to other staff. Quality Assurance and Monitoring: To undertake audits within the ward regarding all aspects of care (Saving lives, Safety thermometer etc) Help to develop methods at ward level to monitor standards of care in liaison with the Ward Manager. Assessment and Accreditation Policy and Service Development Responsibilities: Act as a change agent to promote innovation and high standard of practice. General Responsibilities: Assist the Ward Manager in facilitating the teaching, mentoring and assessment of staff and other disciplines. Other Information: The postholder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required. The postholder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day to day work and behaviours. The postholder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day to day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision. The postholder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work. The postholder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work. The postholder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division/Directorate/Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service. The postholder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required. Job description Job responsibilities Corporate Responsibilities: Meet clinical objectives as agreed separately with the Ward Manager/Directorate Head Nurse. Supporting Clinical Excellence: Will participate in regular staff and directorate meetings. Be a leader, achieve good morale, with open communication between all disciplines of staff. Assist the Ward Manager to create and maintain positive working relationships within the multi-disciplinary team. Act as an effective role model and resource/advisor to colleagues, in the delivery of nursing care. Supporting Patient Excellence: Provide clinical nursing expertise and supervision of all grades of staff within the ward, to ensure a high standard of care. Supervise the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, thus providing high standards of patient care at all times. Ensure that the care given reflects the hospital and departmental philosophies, standards and protocols. Promote a healthy, positive and safe environment for patients and staff. Advise patients, relatives and friends as appropriate on the promotion of health and prevention of illness. People/Management Excellence: Assist the Ward Manager in monitoring and appraising the performance of staff within their sphere of responsibility. Supporting Financial Excellence: Be aware of the budgetary requirements within their clinical areas of nursing. Professional Responsibilities: Be responsible for their own development, maintaining a professional portfolio and keeping themselves updated on current nursing issues. Will be responsible for their own actions and be bound by the NMCs Code of Professional conduct and all approved Trust policies. Will maintain own skills and knowledge and demonstrate clinical excellence and high standards of practice to other staff. Quality Assurance and Monitoring: To undertake audits within the ward regarding all aspects of care (Saving lives, Safety thermometer etc) Help to develop methods at ward level to monitor standards of care in liaison with the Ward Manager. Assessment and Accreditation Policy and Service Development Responsibilities: Act as a change agent to promote innovation and high standard of practice. General Responsibilities: Assist the Ward Manager in facilitating the teaching, mentoring and assessment of staff and other disciplines. Other Information: The postholder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required. The postholder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day to day work and behaviours. The postholder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day to day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision. The postholder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work. The postholder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work. The postholder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division/Directorate/Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service. The postholder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required. Person Specification Key Competencies, Personal Qualities and Attributes. Essential Leadership Skills. Excellent communication. Approachable. problem solving Skills & Abilities Essential Experience of team nursing and team building. Excellent communication skills with individuals and members of the Multi disciplinary team. Ability to assess, plan deliver and evaluate high standards of nursing care. The ability to act as a professional role model, facilitator and educator. Basic management skills with the ability to prioritise own work load effectively. Ability to support the ward manager in their absence, ensuring that their philosophy for quality service is delivered and maintained. An ability to organise the admission, transfer and discharge of acute medical patients, ensuring patient safety at all times. Ability to participate in the management of change. An ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and make appropriate decisions based on the information gained. The confidence to take independent action and or seek advice from a senior member of staff. An ability to teach, coach and supervise staff that may be new to the clinical area and less experienced staff, students and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Also to participate in teaching programmes arranged for other staff within the Trust when critical care service needs allow. Knowledge & Experience Essential To have worked within an acute clinical ward and have a rounded knowledge of Medicine & Surgery. Leadership Experience co ordinating Education and Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse 1 year Evidence of professional portfolio. Desirable more than 2 years experience Mentorship course. Leadership course ILS, ALS. Person Specification Key Competencies, Personal Qualities and Attributes. Essential Leadership Skills. Excellent communication. Approachable. problem solving Skills & Abilities Essential Experience of team nursing and team building. Excellent communication skills with individuals and members of the Multi disciplinary team. Ability to assess, plan deliver and evaluate high standards of nursing care. The ability to act as a professional role model, facilitator and educator. Basic management skills with the ability to prioritise own work load effectively. Ability to support the ward manager in their absence, ensuring that their philosophy for quality service is delivered and maintained. An ability to organise the admission, transfer and discharge of acute medical patients, ensuring patient safety at all times. Ability to participate in the management of change. An ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and make appropriate decisions based on the information gained. The confidence to take independent action and or seek advice from a senior member of staff. An ability to teach, coach and supervise staff that may be new to the clinical area and less experienced staff, students and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Also to participate in teaching programmes arranged for other staff within the Trust when critical care service needs allow. Knowledge & Experience Essential To have worked within an acute clinical ward and have a rounded knowledge of Medicine & Surgery. Leadership Experience co ordinating Education and Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse 1 year Evidence of professional portfolio. Desirable more than 2 years experience Mentorship course. Leadership course ILS, ALS. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Northampton General Hospital Address Northampton General Hospital Cliftonville Northampton NN1 5BD Employer's website https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)