Job summary
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
Southampton Children's Hospital Education team and E1 Ocean Ward are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated nurse who is interested in providing clinical support and education within the clinical environment. This is a 1 year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. We care for children from across the regional cardiac network and carry out surgical and interventional procedures here in Southampton.
You will work alongside our friendly, supportive education and nursing teams to facilitate learning and practice development of registered and non-registered staff and students working on this specialist ward. You will also be involved in the planning and delivery of our regional cardiac education programme.
About us
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.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
What you'll do
Working with the Ward Manager you'll be responsible for:
1. Supervising the professional work of nursing staff on the ward
2. Encouraging effective working relationships
3. Providing good leadership and support to staff on the ward
4. Participating in supporting the ward manager in their absence ensuring all leave of absence is recorded correctly
What we're looking for
We'd love to hear from children's nurses with experience of working in a leadership capacity, who can evidence ongoing education and qualifications appropriate to this specialty. You must be able to demonstrate a compassionate approach to patient care and the public, as well as the ability to meet robust clinical operational demands.
As well as the relevant NMC registration and evidence of proven clinical ability in paediatric nursing, we're looking for:
1. Evidence of ongoing personal development
2. Proven management experience
3. Good planning and organisation skills
4. Excellent communication skills
5. Be supportive and motivate a team to provide safe care of the highest quality to all our patients and their relatives.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
* Professional requirements e.g. Registered Nurse or Registered Professional.
* Professional knowledge acquired through degree education or equivalent experience
* Mentoring / coaching / education qualification to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent evidence of supporting learners in practice.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Significant experience within relevant field
* Experience of educating others in a formal or informal setting
Desirable
* Education at a master's degree level
* Further education at a master's degree level in relevant practice area
* Leadership qualification or significant equivalent experience
* Previous Band 6 experience
* Further evidence of specialty competence
* Broad awareness of Trust initiatives/pressures
Skills and competencies
Essential
* Attention to detail
* Communication
* Delegation
* General IT skills
* Interpersonal skills
* Organisational skills
* Teamwork
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr