Lead Clinical Nurse

3 weeks ago


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

Job Overview

The successful candidate will deliver exceptional nursing care and contribute to establishing nursing practice standards within a collaborative multidisciplinary team at Epsom and St Helier.

This role demands leadership, active clinical engagement, educational support, and involvement in research initiatives. The individual will assist the nursing lead in managing daily operational challenges and escalate issues to senior nursing staff as necessary. A commitment to fostering an educational environment is essential.

Responsibilities include coordinating and supervising educational activities for both registered and non-registered nursing staff within the designated clinical area, with a focus on enhancing patient experiences and care standards.

We seek a candidate with a strong interest in personal development and direct clinical engagement within outpatient clinics.

Main Duties of the Role

Band 6, Deputy Sister OPD

This position offers an opportunity to enhance and refine your leadership capabilities.

We are in search of a dynamic role model and leader, possessing outstanding clinical and interpersonal skills, along with a genuine enthusiasm for professional growth.

The Outpatient Department at St Helier is a comprehensive multi-specialty unit, encompassing a wide range of surgical and medical specialties for adult patients.

This pivotal role supports senior management and nursing teams in facilitating a service that aligns with future healthcare needs, which includes change management, achieving performance and budgetary objectives, and fostering staff development.

Flexibility in working hours is required, including evening and weekend shifts, and the potential to work across various departments within the Trust as needed.

About Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

We provide a broad spectrum of healthcare services, including cancer care, pathology, and surgical procedures, to over 490,000 individuals in southwest London and northeast Surrey. Our two primary facilities, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, along with services from other locations, cater to a significant patient population.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

  • NMC level One registration

Desirable Criteria

  • Nursing Degree or in progress

Experience

Essential Criteria

  • Relevant post-registration clinical experience
  • Experience in leading shifts

Desirable Criteria

  • Ability to educate and facilitate in both informal and formal settings

Development

Essential Criteria

  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable Criteria

  • Active participation in Clinical Governance

Skills

Essential Criteria

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities effectively

Desirable Criteria

  • Strong leadership capabilities
  • Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and work independently

Your Application: Ensure your application reflects the job description and person specification, as it will be evaluated against these criteria.

References: You will need to provide a three-year employment/educational history. Personal email addresses will not be accepted for references.

DBS: This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check due to access to vulnerable individuals.

Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges

Applicant Requirements

Appropriate UK professional registration is mandatory. This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, necessitating a Disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service.



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