Nurse Team Leader - Ward 6B

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Ham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking a Nurse Team Leader for Ward 6B, the acute inpatient renal ward, a 25-bed unit within a tertiary renal referral centre. The post holder will share leadership with the Ward Manager, combining direct patient care with managing staff competencies, protocols and care pathways.

The role includes running the peritoneal dialysis information service at weekends and out of hours, with scope to develop skills in dialysis and renal replacement

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC registration (Part 1 or Part 12).
• Evidence of leadership training or experience.
• Mentorship/preceptorship training would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of professional practice in line with policies.
• Co-lead the 25-bed renal ward with the Ward Manager and manage staff competencies.
• Provide direct patient care and act as a senior point of reassurance for patients and staff.
• Discuss patient transfers with the team and develop care pathways.
• Develop and review competencies, protocols and care pathways with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Manage the peritoneal dialysis information service at weekends and out of hours.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

IT skills

Decision making

Education

NMC registration Part 1/Part 12

Mentorship course

Job description

Nurse Team Leader post on Ward 6B, the acute inpatient renal ward at East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, a 25-bed unit within a tertiary renal referral centre. The post-holder shares leadership with the Ward Manager, combining direct patient care with managing staff competencies, protocols and care pathways. The role includes running the peritoneal dialysis information service at weekends and out of hours, with scope to develop skills in dialysis and renal replacement therapy. Fit depends on NMC Part 1 or Part 12 registration and prior Band 5 renal nursing experience.

What the job involves

• Promote high standards of professional practice and care within Trust and departmental policies, protocols and guidelines
• Work with the Ward Manager to run the 25-bed unit and manage the renal beds
• Provide direct patient care and act as a senior point of reassurance for patients and staff
• Discuss patient transfers with the team
• Develop and review competencies, protocols and care pathways with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
• Manage own staff, keep their competencies up to date and support junior staff development
• Manage the peritoneal dialysis information service at weekends and out of hours

Qualifications

• Registered nurse on Part 1 or Part 12 of the NMC register
• Evidence of a leadership course or experience in a leadership role
• Mentorship and preceptorship course

Experience

• Demonstrable experience as a Band 5 registered nurse in renal medicine
• Excellent knowledge of renal conditions and treatments
• Demonstrable understanding of professional nursing issues
• Understanding of skill mix and workload patterns

Skills & knowledge

• Evidence of effective team working
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work to deadlines in a highly pressurised environment
• Sound judgement, including knowing when to upscale issues and problems
• Effective IT skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, senior leaders and staff of varying understanding

Other

• Knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion, with evidence of engaging on EDI in policy, service and staff management
• Evidence of commitment to Trust values, role modelled every day

Nice to have

• Mentorship or preceptorship course
• Evidence of effective leadership
• Evidence of excellent and motivational teaching skills
• Ability to manage the health roster in the absence of the ward manager
• Knowledge of sickness policy and Grow Together meetings

What’s offered

• Development in renal replacement therapy and dialysis treatment
• Flexible working requests considered formally, with the starting point of supporting them