Job summary Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career - developing your leadership and management skills, while keeping patient care at the focus on everything you do? Ward 15 are looking for an experienced nurse who is wanting to progress in their nursing career. Ward 15 is a 31 bedded mixed sex Acute Respiratory Medical ward. The successful candidate will be able to confidently manage and provide inspirational leadership and encourage good communication through MDT working to improve patient experience and reduce length of stay. The successful candidate will be supported to gain the necessary managerial skills to fulfil the role, supported by the band 7. We encourage the sharing of ideas and different approaches in order to improve patient care. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the continuous development of the ward and enhance patient-centred care. Main duties of the job The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and thedevelopment, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting and monitoring of standards. The post holder will support in the management responsibility for a nursing teamand will have specific responsibility for providing professional support and specialist nursing advice. The post holder will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care and will be designated to take charge of the ward on a regular basis. About us We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 177-EMER-6905026 Job locations James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Lowestoft Road Gorleston NR31 6LA Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care and will be designated to take charge of the ward on a regular basis. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care and will be designated to take charge of the ward on a regular basis. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with 24 months experience Evidence of ongoing professional development Assessor training Desirable Appropriate post registration qualifications e.g. Management qualification, leadership course Skills, abilities and competence Essential Ability to lead and work effectively within a team Experience of Acute medicine/Hospital ward setting NIV/optiflow/chest drain experience Constraints Essential Ability to work flexibly to cover the needs of the service across the full shift pattern including night duty, weekends and bank holidays Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with 24 months experience Evidence of ongoing professional development Assessor training Desirable Appropriate post registration qualifications e.g. Management qualification, leadership course Skills, abilities and competence Essential Ability to lead and work effectively within a team Experience of Acute medicine/Hospital ward setting NIV/optiflow/chest drain experience Constraints Essential Ability to work flexibly to cover the needs of the service across the full shift pattern including night duty, weekends and bank holidays 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Lowestoft Road Gorleston NR31 6LA Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)