Deputy Ward Leader - EMPCC • Leicester University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nDeputy Ward Leader - EMPCC with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in Leicester\n\n Deputy Ward Leader EMPCC Medical Day Ward Are you ready for a new challenge? We are seeking an exceptional individual who is both enthusiastic and passionate to apply for this exciting opportunity. The East Midlands Planned Care Centre (EMPCC) is a new and exciting development opening on the Leicester General site of University Hospitals Leicester providing Day case and Out patient treatment and care for patients throughout the East Midlands. We are looking for passionate, motivated Deputy Ward Leader with experience in Gastroenterology, to support and care for patients who are to receive treatment on the Medical Day case ward which will be a Nurse Led facility. You will be an an experienced nurse with proven evidence of leadership , good communication skills and a willingness to support the Ward Leader to provide exceptional standards of patient care. You will have experience of looking after a range of patients providing therapeutic treatments or procedures such as Blood transfusions Ascitic drains & Intravenous Infusions. You will have extended skills such as venapuncture & cannulation however full training will be given. Experience in Gastroenterology preferred. If you are looking for a new challenge and is dedicated to providing outstanding care and want to develop new skills, including Criteria Led Discharge, this is an opportunity you cannot afford to miss. You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of our patients care. Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the ward team, which will include leadership and supervision of other healthcare professionals, carrying out all aspects of the caring process. You will have and develop leadership skills ensuring you are able to deputise and take charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager. Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care, to contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families. Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff. In addition, you will play a key role in ensuring effective communication between patients, carers, clinical staff and the wider multidisciplinary team. As an effective role model, you will be involved in using your own knowledge to develop and enhance the development, skills and competence of others. You will have the opportunity to use specialist knowledge, skills and innovative practice to provide a high standard of care and maintain patient safety. About us Assist with and deputise for the Sister / Charge Nurse in the management and organisation of the ward/Clinic. Maximise use of clinical and staff resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements. Promote the development of new services within the ward area and assist the Sister / Charge Nurse to implement change. Maintain efficient and effective communication with the Sister / Charge Nurse, the multidisciplinary team and the Matron on issues related to patient care, ward management and organisation. Participate in staff recruitment and selection processes and wider recruitment and retention strategies. Act in a Professional manner and ensure self and ward staff adhere to the UHL Uniform policy Act as a clinical expert and use own knowledge to develop and enhance the development, skills and competence of others. Work collaboratively with the Education and Practice Development team, Clinical Support Nurses and Multi Professional Teams to ensure that education and development opportunities are provided for the ward team to enable staff to be both confident and competent to perform their roles safely. Act as a clinical resource, mentor / assessor / supervisor / preceptor of learners and staff as required. Actively promote and participate in clinical supervision / mentorship or equivalent support mechanisms. please see job description/person specification for further details on the role "}