Ward Lead for Conservators Ward inTaunton inTaunton PUBLISHED 22 OCT 2024

Band 7: £46,148 to £52,809 a year  PERMANENT 
To be accountable for providing clinical and managerial leadership of a ward and leading by example to maintain visibility and accessibility to staff, patients and visitors, including undertaking direct clinical care of patient.

Are you an experienced band 6 nurse looking to take the next step in your nursing career? This is an exciting opportunity to join the fabulous nursing team on Conservators Ward at Musgrove Park Hospital as the Ward Lead. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to lead a team and strive to deliver outstanding patient care.

Informal visits/chats always welcome - contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visit!

  • To be accountable for leading and coordinating the clinical, managerial and educational requirements of a defined clinical area, ensuring adequate systems are in place to support continuity over a 24/7 period

    To provide nursing leadership within the ward team on a daily basis which empowers staff to deliver patient- centred, evidence based nursing care within a defined budget.

    To maintain and monitor standards of care to ensure patient safety and quality of care and to work with

    Matron to resolve failures of standards of care in all areas of the patient environment

    To be accountable for providing clinical and managerial leadership of a ward and leading by example to maintain visibility and accessibility to staff, patients and visitors, including undertaking direct clinical care of patient

    To be accountable for the line management of a team comprising registered practitioners, assistants and support workers and clerical staff (the number of direct reports and whole time equivalents are defined in the organisational chart on page 9).

    To deliver the delegated responsibilities of 'budget holder' for the area

    To take the staffing bleep as part of a rota.

    To take part in the Senior Nurse Rota.

About us

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Are you an experienced band 6 nurse looking to take the next step in your nursing career? This is an exciting opportunity to join the fabulous nursing team on Conservators Ward at Musgrove Park Hospital as the Ward Lead. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to lead a team and strive to deliver outstanding patient care.

Informal visits/chats always welcome - contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visit!

  • To be accountable for leading and coordinating the clinical, managerial and educational requirements of a defined clinical area, ensuring adequate systems are in place to support continuity over a 24/7 period

    To provide nursing leadership within the ward team on a daily basis which empowers staff to deliver patient- centred, evidence based nursing care within a defined budget.

    To maintain and monitor standards of care to ensure patient safety and quality of care and to work with

    Matron to resolve failures of standards of care in all areas of the patient environment

    To be accountable for providing clinical and managerial leadership of a ward and leading by example to maintain visibility and accessibility to staff, patients and visitors, including undertaking direct clinical care of patient

    To be accountable for the line management of a team comprising registered practitioners, assistants and support workers and clerical staff (the number of direct reports and whole time equivalents are defined in the organisational chart on page 9).

    To deliver the delegated responsibilities of 'budget holder' for the area

    To take the staffing bleep as part of a rota.

    To take part in the Senior Nurse Rota.

About us

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.



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