Job summary
We are hiring for deputy ward leaders within our neurology wards at the LRI
1 x Ward 24 Leicester royal infirmary
We welcome innovation, development and proactive leadership skills that you would bring as we strive to provide the best environment for our staff and our patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support the Band 7 Ward Manager to lead a team of staff to provide a high quality service; ensuring excellent standards of patient care are delivered and maintained. You will deputise in the absence of the ward manager
Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of a program of evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients.
Leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process.
Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the ward team.
Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.
Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure that the delivery of care to own patients and for all patients when in charge meet the standards determined by the Ward/Unit Manager and the Standards for Better Health.
- Share responsibility with the Ward/Unit Manager to ensure that the highest standards of infection prevention and control are practiced at all times.
- Take due regard of the importance of the effect and consequence of the ward/care environment with regard to its physical, psychological and social effects on patients and care delivery.
- Promote, develop and implement patient and public involvement activities in the ward area, leading to service improvement.
- Ensure that self and team members act at all times to provide a personalised service to patients in accordance with agreed standards and promote quality, diversity and rights.
- Contribute to setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care to the optimum level and lead the improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- RGN - first level
- Evidence of Post registration Educational Continuing development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of being involved in developments in Clinical Practice ie change management, QI projects
- Suitable post registration experience in care of inpatients
- Nurse in charge experience
Desirable
- Development of multi-disciplinary working practices Demonstrates experience of clinical risk management
- Neurology experience
- Leadership course or equivalent
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team with minimal supervision
- Acts as a Clinical Role model and as a Mentor, Assessor and Support for learners within the ward or unit
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise
Desirable
- Experience of Patient and Public Involvement in Service Delivery
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Ward 24 LRI
Leicester
LE1 5WW