Ward Leader

2 days ago


Southampton, United Kingdom University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The Medicine care group in Division B are looking for a Ward Leader to join our Respiratory High Dependency Unit (RHDU). RHDU is a dedicated level 2 area for patients with acute or acute on chronic respiratory failure, within this we also manage domiciliary NIV, tracheostomies, PE thrombolysis and provision of ITU stepdown care for respiratory related conditions.

Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you a current band 7 or an experienced band 6 looking for a new challenge? The medicine care group is a friendly team with a highly supportive working environment and provides staff with excellent opportunities for professional development.

We are looking for forward thinking, dynamic individual who is passionate about the specialities within Medicine and who are able to work collaboratively to ensure quality and safety is maintained as well as having a positive impact on the operational process for the patients located in this footprint.

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.

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. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

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.

What you’ll do
- Provide nursing leadership and work with the Matron to enhance nursing practice and strategy
- Manage the department and be responsible for ensuring 24 hr cover for the service
- Facilitate evidence based care and act as a clinical expert at ward level
- Support and implement changes to clinical practice in the area

What we’re looking for

You will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to promote a collaborative approach to caring for acutely unwell patients and will embrace the challenge of working in a busy and challenging environment, this is a full time position. If you have a strong focus on patient care, proven leadership skills and are able to work inter-professionally across boundaries then we are keen for you to join our team. This is a great opportunity to develop your management and leadership skills. Evidence of your ability to create an effective learning environment is essential. You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent clinical skills and be able to support junior colleagues in their development.


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