The post holder will hold responsibility for the ward team with support from the Clinical Matron and Associate Director of Nursing. They will ensure that they lead and manage the ward so that safe, high quality, evidence based nursing care is delivered to patients whilst respecting and involving families and carers as partners in care.
We have an excellent secondment opportunity for an individual wanting a rewarding challenge to join us to lead with Ward 6. We specialise in care for patients requiring gastroenterology including intravenous and enteral nutrition, treating patients with Inflammatory bowel disease, transfers for overnight stay from endoscopy. We work to treat and prevent gastrointestinal and hepatological diseases. We care for long stay and short stay patients. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, highly motivated that can drive staff forward and help us on our STAQC journey. Someone with higher care experience would be advantageous. The team on the ward are welcoming, approachable, hardworking team players and they are committed to providing a high standard of care.
This post is for internal candidates to South Tees Trust. If you are not currently working within the trust your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will promote the positive image of the clinical area and the Trust by being a role model, having a clear vision and using direct clinical leadership to ensure an excellent patient experience and a ward that promotes both clinical and operational excellence.
As this post is predominantly supervisory, a clear focus on the attainment and maintenance of STAQC Accreditation should be maintained through continuous weekly audit against the agreed standards.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
1. Your Leadership Impact
2. Leading your Team to Success
3. Leading Into the Future
4. Service Improvement for Beginners
5. Developing your Service Improvement Skills
6. Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
* Explore leadership within the NHS
* Promote Trust values and behaviours
* Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
* Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
* RN NMC registrant
* BSc (Hons) Degree
* Venepuncture and cannulation
* Recognised teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience working within the Gastroenterology setting
* Varied experience in Surgical / Medical Nursing
* Evidence of leadership and development
Desirable
* Evidence of audit and research Experience
* Experience of working autonomously and managing a clinical caseload
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
* Extensive knowledge of care specific to the client
Desirable
* Leadership experience
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
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