About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated nurse with experience at band 6 and above to come and manage Compton Ward, a busy 30 bedded surgical ward specialising in Urology, Breast, Gynaecology and General surgery.
The post holder will lead the team, motivate staff, problem solve, implement change, be a role model demonstrating the behaviours expected from all the staff with regard to displaying excellent interpersonal skills and high degree of professionalism, upholding the trusts standards.You will ensure the delivery of high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs. The ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team is essential and required in order to build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver patient care on a daily basis. They should be expert in all areas of nursing care from patient's admission to discharge, which facilitates clinical practice development. They have overall responsibility for day-to-day management of their clinical area and for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures maintaining associated records. They will manage, support and lead a team of nurses in the delivery of evidence based patient centered care, which is of a high standard. They will manage unit staff including appraisal, rota's, recruitment and selection and the supervision of learners. They will provide specialist advice to patients, relatives and members of the multi-disciplinary team. Utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources. They will lead the ward through the achieving excellence program and be a pivotal role model within their specialty upholding the trusts values and behaviours at all times.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job description attached
You will be supported in this post by the Surgical Matron and the Head of Nursing for Surgery. We will also offer you excellent learning and developmental opportunities.
This is a key role within the Trust with 24-hour responsibility for the management of the ward. The post holder will be responsible for leading, encouraging and directing innovation to promote evidence based nursing practice within the ward.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Part 1 or 2 Recent post qualification or equivalent experience in acute setting Demonstrates professional updating of knowledge in past one/two years Teaching qualification ENB998 or City & Guilds 730 or equivalent First degree or working towards
Desirable
D32/33 [A1] Award
Significant experience at Band Essential
Significant experience at Band 6 or above within acute hospital setting Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical creditability/competence Evidence of advanced skills in practice i.e. IV additives Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management Knowledge of current NHS and Professional issues Evidence of achievements in practice development and quality improvement projects Evidence of research based practice Evidence of changing practice and project management Proven record of managing staff and resources
Desirable
Clinical audit Publication
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)