Leeds Teaching Hospitals r54Paij9
Candidates must be registered nurses with significant experience at the staff nurse level or equivalent, and possess a recognized teaching/assessing qualification. Key responsibilities include teaching and supervising nursing staff, participating in clinical audits, and managing day-to-day operations of a team of approximately 20 nurses and support staff within the specialties of Dermatology, Rheumatology, and Neuro Rehab. Strong communication abilities, time management skills, and clinical leadership insights are essential for success in this role.
Expected Shortlisting Date
06/11/2024
Planned Interview Date
20/11/2024
We are recruiting 2 full time candidates. The jobholders will play an essential role assisting Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in teaching the nursing teams throughout the 24 hour period.
As an experienced nurse the jobholder will co-ordinate activities on the ward/dept ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the ward/dept. He/she will play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
The jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of the ward/department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
JOB DIMENSIONS
The jobholder will work within an environment caring for Dermatology, Rheumatology and Neuro Rehab patients.
The jobholder will support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the day to day management of approximately 20 whole time equivalent nurses and support staff.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Qualifications
Registered Nurse (Level 1)
Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Experience
Significant experience staff nurse level or equivalent
Clinical audit and standard setting
Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
Skills
Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff
Time management skills
Recruitment and selection (desirable)
Clinical leadership
Knowledge
Insight into clinical speciality
Insight into current issues in nursing/professional issues
Standards of professional practice
Personal Attributes
Professional and patient focused
Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking
Excellent interpersonal skills
About us
The jobholder will play an essential role assisting Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in teaching the nursing teams throughout the 24 hour period.
As an experienced nurse the jobholder will co-ordinate activities on the ward/dept ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the ward/dept. He/she will play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
The jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of the ward/department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
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