Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Southampton Children's Hospital, for a Ward Leader for G3.
G3 is a busy 16 bedded ward with 5 dedicated high dependency beds. The ward has patients of all specialities and also specialises in complex spinal and orthopaedic surgery and trauma.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic person with good communication skills who likes to problem solve.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a ward/department philosophy that has the patient at the centre of care delivery.
- Be the primary focus within the ward/unit environment.
- Provide professional nursing leadership at ward/unit 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/unit and be responsible for ensuring 24-hour cover for the services provided and skill mix required.
- Be a role model for all and contribute effectively to inter-professional team working.
- Incorporate the Matron’s ten Key responsibilities in the role as laid out in ‘Modern Matron’ – Improving the patient experience (DoH 2003).
- Facilitate evidence-based care and act as a clinical expert at ward/unit level.
- Evaluate the relevance of changes in clinical practice and then support and facilitate implementation in the clinical area.
- Develop a quality learning environment linking education and training with the delivery of high standards of patient care and retention and recruitment of staff.
- Undertake nursing bleep holding responsibilities within designated area.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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 prioritise and deliver agreed objectives
- Ability to work flexible hours and fulfil service requirements
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
