Ward Leader, Piam Brown Unit

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, Bedford Place, City of Southampton

Ward Leader, Piam Brown Unit

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UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, Bedford Place, City of Southampton

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted today, 18 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5607bc4704104d509bcb733a73b26aa6

Full Job Description

  • 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, 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.

    The 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.

    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 is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.