Are you an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who has excellent communication skills sharing in the ward desire to deliver and develop high standards of quality care.
We would like to invite you to become part of the team on ward C16 at Peterborough City Hospital. We are a very friendly and welcoming team, who strive to provide the best high quality care to our patients. The team has its very own enthusiastic consultants and nurses who provide the very best patient centred specialised care.
You will be equipped with the complex nursing skills required to deal with challenging behaviour, and will be educated on how to aid in safe and effective discharges from hospital. You will be fully supported by the matron, and ward manager who work regularly on the floor alongside the team, embedding the highest level of nursing skills and care. We strive to promote a friendly and supportive environment where learning from each other is paramount.
Main duties of the job
To act as team leader taking responsibility for the organisation and day to day management of a team of nurses.
To effectively lead and be responsible for the ward team and clinical care carried out in a designated area in absence of and in conjunction with the Ward Manager.
To lead in designated area/s in close liaison with the Ward Manager, Matrons and the Practice Development Team to provide the highest quality of assessment and evaluated care required to support each patient in their care pathway.
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
* 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
* NHS Pension Scheme:
* Flexible working opportunities
* Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays
* Career development and training
* Wellbeing support and activities
* In-house physiotherapy Service
* On-site canteens with subsidised meals
* Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
* Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on the job description and main responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description document.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* 1st Level NMC Registration.
* 2 years' experience within speciality/acute care area
* Mentorship module/Preceptor training
* Evidence of leadership qualities.
* Expert clinical role model, committed to improve standards and patient care.
* ILS trained
Desirable
* Educated to degree level or equivalent.
* Post registration qualification relevant to clinical speciality.
* Management qualification.
* Leadership course.
Experience
Essential
* Uses evidence-based practice to support patient care delivery.
* Evidence of being a reflective practitioner.
* Understanding of Healthcare Governance and its application.
* Demonstration of autonomous practice.
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
* Demonstrates record of achievement in changing and developing practice.
* Working knowledge of Trust and National Nursing initiatives.
Desirable
* Management experience.
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
* Excellent interpersonal / liaison skills
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Highly motivated.
* Ability to be adaptive and work under own initiative
* Ability to negotiate effectively.
* Innovative approach to professional issues.
* Change management skills.
* Ability to resolve conflict and motivate a team
* Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
Desirable
* Evidence of networking across professional boundaries.
Other
Essential
* Flexibility in approach.
* Able to be self-disciplined in a demanding environment.
* Body language and demeanour demonstrate high standards of professionalism.
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
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