Lead Nurse for Acute Medical Ward

3 weeks ago


Carshalton, Greater London, United Kingdom Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Job Overview

An exceptional opportunity has emerged for a dedicated nursing leader to take on the role of Lead Nurse for the C3 Acute Medical Ward. This permanent position is designed for a job share Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

We are looking for a proactive and self-driven individual whose enthusiasm will help advance the care provided to our acute medical patients. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and possess a natural ability to manage shifting priorities to fulfill both clinical and operational demands.

Main Responsibilities

The Lead Nurse will have key responsibilities, including:

  • 24-hour accountability for the ward, including overseeing staff management and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care through established systems and processes.
  • Contributing to the enhancement of patient care practices within the Directorate and participating in Trust initiatives as needed, while ensuring that staff have opportunities for professional development.
  • Providing appropriate supervision and support to junior staff and students, ensuring they are effectively assessed.
  • Coordinating the daily operations of the ward in collaboration with the broader medical team, bed management, and allied health professionals.

About Us

Welcome to Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. We deliver a comprehensive range of services, including oncology, pathology, surgical care, and gynecology, to over 490,000 individuals in southwest London and northeast Surrey. Our Trust operates two bustling general hospitals and provides services from additional locations.

As teaching hospitals, we play a vital role in the education and training of future healthcare professionals, collaborating with St George's Hospital and St George's Medical School to provide high-quality education and research.

Job Responsibilities

For more detailed information regarding the Lead Nurse role, please refer to the supporting documentation.

Person Specification

Education

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Mentorship or equivalent qualification
  • Nursing-related Degree or Diploma

Previous Experience

  • Relevant recent experience in a similar role

Knowledge

  • In-depth understanding of current nursing practices
  • Holistic patient assessment techniques
  • Awareness of professional issues in nursing and healthcare
  • Clinical supervision and governance
  • Research and clinical audit methodologies

Desirable Skills

  • Budgetary awareness
  • Quality improvement initiatives

Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to manage personal workload effectively
  • Recognizing personal boundaries of practice
  • Responding adeptly to emergency situations
  • Effective communication with various departments and healthcare professionals
  • Leadership within a multidisciplinary team
  • Teaching and mentoring staff and patients
  • Setting and maintaining standards of care


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