About this role
Job summary
Do you have an interest in women's health? Then this Job may be for you!
An exciting opportunity for a permanent position has arisen for a passionate Senior Nurse to work within the Gynaecology Outpatients services.
This post will offer the successful candidate excellent personal and professional development opportunities in management and leadership. As well as being a proactive, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual you will need to demonstrate excellent communication and prioritisation skills. A dedication to working collaboratively and sharing your clinical expertise is essential.
You will need to be able to lead by example, motivating and demonstrating crucial team player involvement and promoting excellent communication skills, within the nursing team. You will also be expected to deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence.
The post holder will be expected to oversee clinics ran at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and our Apley Clinic.
Main duties of the job
oTo function as a competent clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area.oTo deliver direct patient care whilst, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing/theatre practice.oTo be responsible for ensuring the delivery of clinical activities during their span of duty.oTo ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of resources to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.oTo deputise for the ward/ department manager in his / her absence, driving forward evidence-based practice and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff and the policies and practices that operate within their clinical area.oTo work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
About us
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RGN Evidence of Continuing Professional development/ qualification relevant to area of speciality
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Extensive post registration experience in the relevant speciality or equivalent High level clinical skills and knowledge Evidence of successfully co-ordinating, managing and leading the team on a day to day basis. Teaching ability Experience in undertaking preceptor/mentor role
Desirable
Involvement in Nursing audit and Research An awareness and understanding of policy and practice relevant to speciality
Skills and Ability Essential
Microsoft office PC, Care/ Patient flow
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 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Princess Royal Hospital (with cross-site working required)
Apley Castle
Telford
TF1 6TF
Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)