Ward Leader - Esther White Assessment Area
As a ward leader, you will be responsible for providing effective nursing leadership to a team of nurses working in Esther White Ward. Esther White is an acute assessment area with 35 beds, taking a range of specialities on the unit.
The post holder will provide their ward/department with a professional focus for leadership and clinical excellence. They will take continuing, 24-hour/7 days per week responsibility for the assessment of needs for the service, staff, and patients, which includes assessment of training, learning, and development needs of all ward/department staff. The post holder will act as a role model for clinical leadership, setting and upholding agreed clinical standards and enabling patients to receive high-quality evidence-based care. They will be a visible presence for all patients and visitors to the area and provide a pivotal role for inter-professional working. Responsibilities include infection prevention and control, budget management, patient safety and experience, and compliance with Trust values and policies, providing Best Possible Care.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Lead as an active member of the nursing team, accountable for your practice and role modelling the highest standards of care to all members of the team.
2. Communicate proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment plan of patients, ensuring accurate nursing records are maintained by all staff.
3. Lead the team in the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of care of patients admitted to the ward/department in accordance with Trust and directorate pathways.
4. Actively involve others in communications between patients, their relatives, and the multi-disciplinary team, both within the organisation and with external stakeholders to ensure excellent communication.
About Us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area, committed to doing things better with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, becoming 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.
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.
Job Responsibilities
1. Have in-depth knowledge of infection control policies, with practical experience and principles in relation to the clinical environment, patient care, the prevention of cross-infection, outbreak management, good hand hygiene, and environmental cleaning.
2. Actively involve patients, relatives, and carers in their treatment and encourage staff to facilitate and enable individuals to assist in their own recovery.
3. Contribute to and oversee the safe and effective discharge planning of patients, informing the discharge team of issues and patient/relative requirements/requests.
4. Lead the Pathway to Excellence philosophy and Workstreams to support standards.
5. Lead by example with drive and enthusiasm, responding appropriately to the needs of patients, families, and carers.
6. Be responsible for 24-hour management and leadership of designated ward/departments, maintaining an appropriate management style that fosters good morale, a team approach to work, and a culture of innovation and change.
7. Set and maintain high standards of nursing care for the ward, including ward cleanliness and nutrition, ensuring an excellent patient experience.
8. Represent the team and organisation at professional meetings as requested and provide feedback appropriately.
9. Ensure there is a method of communication that reaches all staff within the team, considering different working patterns.
10. With due regard to Risk Management policies and procedures, use local data to ensure the environment is safe for patients, relatives, carers, and staff.
11. Be a visible, accessible, and assertive figure to whom staff, patients, and relatives can turn for assistance and guidance.
12. Be a pivotal figure drawing together the multi-disciplinary team towards their shared goal of excellence in patient care.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
* Demonstrate ability to manage a ward/department.
* Effective teaching, training, and mentorship skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience of managing/leading a team and coordinating workload.
* Effective clinical leadership and experience in the management of change.
* Experience of working at band 6 level or above.
* Experience of financial management.
* Participation in clinical governance research and audits.
* Understanding of the NMC Code of Professional practice.
* Evidence of recruiting and retaining staff.
* Demonstrate evidence of publication/presentation of project findings.
Education, Training & Qualifications
* Registered Nurse at degree level.
* At least 2 years experience working on an assessment unit.
* Completion of a leadership programme.
* Educated to master's degree level.
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.
Salary: £43,742 to £50,056 a year, pro rata / per annum.
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