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Job summary

Main area
Child Health
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Home or remote working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
188-SNM251024
Employer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southampton General Hospital
Town
Southampton
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum (PA) Pro rata
Closing
14/11/2024 23:59
Interview date
28/11/2024

Employer heading

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Ward Leader, Piam Brown Unit

Band 7

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.   

Please see below for a detailed job description for the role. 

Main duties of the job

We are please to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity to add an additional Ward Leader for Piam Brown Unit at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. Piam Brown is a tertiary oncology unit providing extensive treatment and care to children locally as well as regionally. Our unit includes a day ward and an inpatient ward as well as a clinical nurse specialist team.  The successful candidate will be offered fantastic training and development within oncology and within the wider child health leadership team, this will give you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. 

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. 

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. 

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working  

Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.  

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsibilities
•     Provide professional nursing leadership at ward level and work with the Matron to enhance nursing practice and strategy.
•    To work in partnership with the Lead Clinician and ensure accountability for the delivery of the quality performance agenda.
•    Manage the ward and be responsible for ensuring 24-hour cover for the services provided and skill mix required.
•    Undertake nursing bleep holding responsibilities within designated area

Experience/skills
The successful candidate will have expert clinical skills, be able to work flexibly to cover the needs of the service and have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria
  • Patients First
  • Working together
  • Always Improving

Skills and competencies

Essential criteria
  • Communication
  • General IT skills
  • Microsoft Office skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Budget management
  • Leadership
  • Organisational skills

Qualifications, knowledge, and experience

Essential criteria
  • 1st Level Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register
  • Recognised mentorship qualification and experience as a Sign Off mentor
  • Degree or working towards
  • Completion of appropriate specialty Course
  • Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice.  Supporting a range of learners in practice  Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
  • Extensive experience in specialty to include considerable experience at Band 6 level
  • Evidence of clinical leadership ability
  • Proven management experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Evidence of utilising evidence in practice
  • Logical and consistent career pattern
  • Expert clinical skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours and fulfil service requirements
  • Ability to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives
Desirable criteria
  • Management Course (or equivalent)
  • Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor
  • Evidence of staff development and succession planning
  • Broad range of post registration experience Experience of report writing

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jenna Burchmore
Job title
Matron
Telephone number
07747265953
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