Job Overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role. Main duties of the job Ward F6- Surgical, Secondment opportunity- Candidates should be energetic and forward thinking, have the ability to manage a team and demonstrate sound, innovative leadership styles and skills in an evolving environment. Excellent communication, decision-making and motivational skills are key qualities and attributes to possess in conjunction with compassion and determined commitment. Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. Working for our organisation As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities You will need to demonstrate continuing professional development and a strong commitment to developing others and have an understanding of how to improve and provide safe, quality care for patients and their relatives. (Writing appraisals, dealing with complaints, running a 30 bedded ward, working alongside and developing student nurses, maintaining bed flow from ASU and ED departments, link role, assisting the band 7 with ward budget, roster writing and working alongside the MDT). If you are dedicated to improving the patient experience and committed to providing a professional positive working environment for staff, then this ward will give you great job satisfaction whilst also challenging and developing your surgical skills To be in charge of a 30 bedded ward. Attend multiple doctors ward rounds and disseminate information to the ward staff. Meet with the MDT (Multi-disciplinary team) to discuss safe discharges of patients. Manage bed flow Manage a team of staff, to complete their appraisal, learning objectives, link roles, look after student nurses on the ward. To manage and deal with complaints at ward level. To be an advocate for patients- skin integrity, work alongside therapy team, discharge team Shift pattern- Early 07:30-15:30. Late shift 12pm-8pm, Long day shift- 07:30-8pm and Night shift- 19:30-8am The specific experience and skills for this specialised and innovative nursing role consist of knowledge and skills for caring for patients with a wide range of Acute Surgical, Urology, Upper GI, Lower GI, Vascular and Medical patients Person specification Trust Values Essential criteria Patients First Always Improving Working Together Skills and competencies Essential criteria Microsoft Office skills Communication Problem solving Leadership Teamwork General IT skills Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience Essential criteria Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma) Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality Ward management experience Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service Experience in an acute hospital setting Provide evidence of supporting / managing a range of learners in practice Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice Ability to demonstrate clinical decision making and judgement Commitment to the post and Care Group responsibilities Commitment to continuing professional development Desirable criteria Experience in handling adverse events and complaints Appraisal skills Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed Some insight into budget management