Lead Staff Nurse & Ward Team Leader

Wye Valley NHS Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wye Valley NHS Trust seeks a named nurse/team leader to support a defined caseload and lead multidisciplinary patient care in Herefordshire. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while supervising staff and students.

The post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at a cost; UK registration is required and leadership duties are expected. This role offers NHS terms and a chance to develop clinical governance practice.

Qualifications

• First / Second Registered Nurse registration is essential.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle high-stress situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a wide range of people.
• Desirable leadership experience and change-management skills.

Responsibilities

• To support the ward/department Sister/Charge Nurse and their deputy in the implementation of their role.
• To practice as a named nurse/team leader taking responsibility for a defined caseload of patients on a continuing basis.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care for a defined caseload.
• In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively manage complaints and report to Matron.
• To promote collaborative working partnership and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• To ensure clinical incident/near misses within the sphere of responsibility are managed in a timely manner.
• To develop links with all care agencies to facilitate seamless care delivery.
• Promote health and wellness through practice and education of patients, relatives, carers and staff.
• All NHS workers in England who have face to face contact with patients are encouraged to fully vaccinate against COVID 19.

Skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Communication skills (verbal & written

Leadership

Change management

Education

First / Second Registered Nurse

Job description

Wye Valley NHS Trust seeks a named nurse/team leader to support a defined caseload and lead multidisciplinary patient care in Herefordshire. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while supervising staff and students.

The post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at a cost; UK registration is required and leadership duties are expected. This role offers NHS terms and a chance to develop clinical governance practice.