Ward Leader - Medicine C5

We have an exciting opportunity for a Ward Leader to come and join our team across the infectious diseases ward within the medicine specialty at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS)., What you'll do

• Provide nursing leadership and work with the Matron to enhance nursing practice and strategy
• Manage the department and be responsible for ensuring 24 hr cover for the service
• Facilitate evidence-based care and act as a clinical expert at ward level
• Support and implement changes to clinical practice in the area, Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

This is a part time 23 hours per week, permanent role on ward C5 (14 bedded purpose-built infectious diseases unit, caring for patients with a variety of illnesses. Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you a current band 7 or an experienced band 6 looking for a new challenge? The medicine care group is a friendly team with a highly supportive working environment and provides staff with excellent opportunities for professional development. We are looking for forward thinking, dynamic individual who is passionate about the specialities within Medicine and who are able to work collaboratively to ensure quality and safety is maintained as well as having a positive impact on the operational process for the patients located in this footprint., You will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to promote a collaborative approach to caring for acutely unwell patients and will embrace the challenge of working in a busy and challenging environment. If you have a strong focus on patient care, proven leadership skills and are able to work inter-professionally across boundaries then we are keen for you to join our team. This is a great opportunity to develop your management and leadership skills. Evidence of your ability to create an effective learning environment is essential. You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent clinical skills and be able to support junior colleagues in their development.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.