Ward Leader, Piam Brown Unit inSouthampton inSouthampton PUBLISHED
THU 17 OCT 2024
Candidates should possess advanced clinical skills, a flexible work ethic, and strong interpersonal abilities to effectively function within a multidisciplinary team. The position offers substantial training and development opportunities within oncology and child health leadership, paving the way for career progression in a supportive environment.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
We are please to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity to add an additional Ward Leader for Piam Brown Unit at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. Piam Brown is a tertiary oncology unit providing extensive treatment and care to children locally as well as regionally. Our unit includes a day ward and an inpatient ward as well as a clinical nurse specialist team. The successful candidate will be offered fantastic training and development within oncology and within the wider child health leadership team, this will give you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
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Responsibilities Provide professional nursing leadership at ward level and work with the Matron to enhance nursing practice and strategy. To work in partnership with the Lead Clinician and ensure accountability for the delivery of the quality performance agenda. Manage the ward and be responsible for ensuring 24-hour cover for the services provided and skill mix required. Undertake nursing bleep holding responsibilities within designated area
Experience/skillsThe successful candidate will have expert clinical skills, be able to work flexibly to cover the needs of the service and have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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