Detailed job description and main responsibilities Support Team Leader/Matron to ensure clinical environment is safe, clean, comfortable and well maintained in line with patient and public expectations. Ensure delivery of care to all patients when in charge meet the standards determined by the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader. Ensure self and team member's provide a personalised service to patients in accordance with agreed standards and promotes quality, diversity and rights. Contribute to setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care to optimum levels and lead improvement of care through benchmarking, audit and research. In the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader ensure adequate support, safe mentorship and supervision of learner nurses and staff. Proactively seek feedback on patient and public experience in order to address concerns in a timely manner and build on success. (Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details) Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria RGN/First Level ODP Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of Post registration Educational Continuing development Evidence of ongoing professional development Desirable criteria Clincal Leadership programme Degree in nursing or health related subject ITAPS Practitioner In Charge Programme Training & Experience Essential criteria Completion of Practice Assessor preparation day and evidence of recent experience in supporting/assessing learners' practice in workplace Able to undertake the role of Practitioner in Charge and lead a Theatre on a day to day basis Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise Good understanding of quality, safety and risk management Desirable criteria Audit experience/research skills Development of multi disciplinary working practices Demonstrates knowledge of clinical risk management Communication and relationship skills Essential criteria Use initiative with ability to lead an co-ordinate a muti-disciplinary team Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills Dynamic, challenging individual, able to lead a team Able to influence other professional groups Effective Communicator and negotiator Acts as a Clinical Role model and Support for all Multi disciplinary learners within the ward or department. Participates in formal and informal teaching Desirable criteria Computer literacy Project management Planning and Organisational Essential criteria Examples of ability to prioritise Evidence of successful change management Desirable criteria Innovative and creative leadership skills/techniques Resource Utilisation Essential criteria Demonstrate understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where workload can be unpredictable Knowledge and understanding of budget responsibility to reduce waste Demonstrates the ability to prioritise and implement and use new ways of working Basic knowledge of budgetary management Desirable criteria Business planning experience Knowledge of budget managemen Skills Essential criteria Evidence of innovation and achievements in Clinical Practice Recognises own limitations Can analyse activity data and plans workforce accordingly. Demonstrate the ability to see problems arising and plan to avoid or manage them appropriately. Passed by occupational health as fit to undertake role. Desirable criteria Business planning experience Previous budget management. Maintains sickness levels within Trust target. Additional Information Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you. UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment. The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check. COVID 19 Risk Assessment Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer. The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors. If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager. Covid Vaccination Status Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities. Employer certification / accreditation badges