Job summary
We are seeking an inspiring, dynamic and authentic nurse leader with a passion for Day Surgery and a shared vision in delivery of the very best patient experience and outcomes.
We currently provide day surgery and surgical admissions service for a number of specialties including Head and Neck, Upper GI, Colorectal, Vascular, Gynaecology and Breast.
The successful applicant will be working as part of the day surgery team delivering exceptional care for the patients attending the unit. Alongside this the successful applicant will be an integral member of the Day Surgery leadership team working alongside the Senior Sister/Ward manager to support the team with both their professional and personal will be ambitious, proactive and highly motivated, whilst able to embrace compassionate leadership principles; demonstrating kindness and respect with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have a valid registration with significant post registration experience, surgical experience desirable. They will be compassionate, transformational and inclusive with a supporting focus to achieve the trust vision.
They will be managing and professionally leading the team alongside and in the absence of the Senior Sister/Ward Manager. There is a strong emphasis on the need to develop excellent service performance and working collaboratively with the team members within the surgical division and associated clinical staff.
The successful applicant would be expected to undertake the role of co-ordinator, liaising with surgeons, anaesthetists and the nursing team to make sure there is a continual flow through all stages of the patients experience, including admissions, post operative care and successful applicant will also undertake appraisals of staff members, assist with investigating incidents and complaints and be a role model whilst demonstrating a smart and professional image at all times.
About us
The team on Mayhill is hard working, dynamic and responsive. We are consistently looking at how we can improve our day surgery unit to provide all patients with excellent care during their stay with us and ensuring our practice is in keeping with national standards. Mayhill Unit is staffed from 07:00 - 21:00 Monday to Friday, with various shift patterns which offers a great work-life balance.
Please feel free to contact me the Senior Sister and I would be happy to chat about the Band 6 role in more detail.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the role include being instrumental in;
Leadership and management
Clinical Responsibilities
Improving patient safety, quality and experience
Strategy and planning
Education and Development Responsibilities
People management and development
Finance & performance management
Information management and research
Quality governance
Job purpose:
Focus on the provision of high quality, visible professional leadership for day surgery
Provide clinical and professional support to the day surgery team to ensure effective management and drive change
Provide assurance to the Ward Manger and Matron that there is continuous improvement in the delivery of clinical services and are tailored to the needs of the patients
Act as a strong patient advocate ensuring that a culture of continuous improvement and learning is supported in order to drive quality care delivery across the division
Ensure that clinical and non-clinical risks are managed, reported and investigated and that remedial action is completed where appropriate. Identifies and deals with issues of poor performance with the support of the Ward Manager
Work in partnership and collaboration with other leaders within the Division
Provide nursing leadership, set and maintain professional nursing standards, provide professional nursing advice and direction to the other colleagues within their Division.
for further details please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse (Adult) or equivalent with significant post registration experience
2. Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of a professional portfolio, registration revalidation & commitment to lifelong learning
3. Recognised Nursing Degree or equivalent
Desirable
4. Completed Bronze QI and desire to work towards Silver
Knowledge
Essential
5. Experience of working in an acute surgical environment
6. Personally resilient and able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment
7. Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills
8. Demonstrates ability to use clinical reasoning skills and techniques to assess, diagnose, plan and offer a range of treatment options; deliver, evaluate and amend the treatment plan
9. Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice
10. Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
11. Excellent surgical nursing skills
12. Work with enthusiasm and genuine interest within the multidisciplinary team
13. Understand and be committed to efficient and accurate record keeping using the Trusts electronic and paper methods
14. Demonstrate a clear understanding of Safeguarding policies and procedures
Desirable
15. Passion for teaching, education and practice development
Experience
Essential
16. Experience of working in an acute surgical environment
17. Previous experience in a relevant speciality
Desirable
18. Demonstrates knowledge and passion for Practice Development
19. Research aware