University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
The UHS Theatres Recovery Team are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity to aspiring and emerging leaders seeking growth and development in an acute setting. Our Neuro and Paediatric recovery services are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic leader who can lead a fast-paced recovery department as well work cohesively with team leaders across the theatre department.
The recovery service at UHS is comprised of 45 patient bays across 6 different recovery areas. The post holder will work as part of a team of 4/5 recovery team leaders who are responsible for the safe and effective delivery of care of patients in the post-operative setting.
We are a friendly, welcoming, and supportive team and there are opportunities to work across departments gaining clinical leadership and management skills along the way. We are invested in supporting all our staff to explore their own self leadership, leading others with the objective of developing their skills to lead diverse, cohesive high performing teams.
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. Informal visits are encouraged.
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.
UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
- Provide professional nursing leadership at ward/unit level and work with the Matron to enhance nursing practice and strategy.
- Undertake bleep holding responsibilities within designated area.
- Facilitate evidence-based care and act as a clinical expert at ward/unit level.
- Evaluate the relevance of changes in clinical practice and then support and facilitate implementation in the clinical area.
- Be a role model for all and contribute effectively to inter-professional team working.
- Advocate for patient groups, escalating safety concerns effectively and work with the multidisciplinary teams to mitigate any risk of harm.
- Ensure nursing teams are well led, ensuring high standards of pastoral care and support to staff as individuals. Ensuring senior teams are meeting trust objectives and people strategy.
This advert closes on Friday 27 Dec 2024