Ward Leader - Kinnier Wilson HDU
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Chwefror 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £56,276.00 i £63,176.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £56276.00 - £63176.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 09 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SE5 9RS |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9213-26-0202 |
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CLINICAL PRACTICE To have advanced holistic patient assessment skills (i.e.: history taking and physical examination skills) so that clinical decision-making leads to prompt and appropriate action in the best interests of the patients wellbeing. Good verbal and written communication skills so that professional advice or care guidance and instructions are well understood by patients, their relatives and/or carers, and members of the multi-disciplinary team. Ensures continuity of patient care through effective staff deployment. Ensures good discharge planning so that individual patients needs are met with an appropriate plan of action and involving the multi-professional team as required. Regularly checks patient care documentation to see that all aspects of care have been considered, individual patients needs identified and that an appropriate care plan exists in relation to meeting the identified needs. To work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and Trust Policies and Procedures. Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives and carers, colleagues and students. Works effectively as part of the multi-professional, inter-disciplinary team. Is clinically and professionally up-to-date with current trends and developments in the clinical specialty. Functions as an effective role model in the clinical setting in demonstrating the application of breadth and depth of nursing knowledge and skills, and in advising and supporting members of the multi-disciplinary team. Helps facilitate the professional development of other nurses. To facilitate the cascade of information ensuring awareness of Fare Group, Trust and NHS initiatives, supporting staff discussion and responding to feedback. To ensure compliance with the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy, supporting the delivery of the Trusts Race Equality Scheme and the Trust's duty to positively promote race equality and equality of opportunity for disabled people ensuring services are responsive to the needs of equality groups. To have full knowledge of the Trust Major Incident Plan and your role within it. EDUCATION AND RESEARCH Works collaboratively with the Practice Development Nurse so that staff receive appropriate education and staff development. Manages the ward/departments allocated education and staff training budget (PTDs and PTDs Elsewhere) in accordance with the Trusts corporate need and the Care Groups business objectives. Ensures the development and provision of a good quality clinical learning environment that supports pre-registration nursing students and continuing professional development. Participates in trust approved research studies, keeping the Assistant Director of Nursing (Education and Research) informed of the progress of these if the fieldwork is being undertaken within the ward/department. MANAGEMENT Facilitates and supports nurses in working collaboratively with all other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Adopts an appropriate management style in accordance with changing circumstances Deploys nursing staff and physical resources appropriately. Reviews the duty rota, and negotiates skill mix levels ensuring that they most appropriately meet service needs. Works with the Human Resources Manager on the resolution of complex HR issues. Keeps the Matron/Head of Nursing informed of any untoward incidents and complaints. Discusses with the Matron and Head of Nursing any plans in relation to service development, service improvement, and the resolution of any on-going problems. Undertakes certain grades of nursing staffs annual appraisal and to ensure they have a Personal Development Plan, and to assist with the appraisal of other staff in liaison with the Matron and Head of Nursing. Provides effective leadership and acts as a positive role model. Delegates appropriately, and encourages staff to develop and advance their skills. Communicates well with staff, holding regular ward meetings. Plays an active role in the recruitment and retention of staff. Ensures safe storage of the patients records at ward/departmental level so that confidentiality is maintained. Participates in benchmark and quality audits, and observations of care. Ensures that staff receive feedback on the results of audits, and that where necessary action is taken to improve standards. Manages the allocated ward budget effectively, maximizing the use of resources and reducing any wastage in accordance with Trust and Care Group objectives. Acts up, and also across suitable roles, as required by management for service need, or as part of an agreed personal development plan. Is pro-active in the management of change and can support staff through times of change. Investigates complaints and adverse incidents as required by Matron and the Head of Nursing, Taking appropriate action in dealing with any situations that could result in the need for a disciplinary procedure. Ensures Health and Safety regulations are complied with. Ensures that staff are aware of the Trust Policy on Adverse Incident reporting and that the Adverse Incident Forms are completed correctly. Ensure that staff are aware of the Trusts policies and procedures and the need to comply with these.