Nursing Team Lead FTC

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

Spire Nottingham Hospital is seeking a nursing team lead on the surgical ward for a 12-month fixed-term maternity leave cover. The role deputises for and leads a team of clinical and non-clinical staff, setting standards for nursing care, safety, and infection control.

The post covers day and night shifts, and, due to limited public transport, candidates need their own transport. Current NMC registration with no restriction on practice is required.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration with no restriction on practice.
• Experience of working in surgical settings.
• Good management experience in a similar role, with a proven ability to lead a team and develop nursing services.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for and lead a team of clinical and non-clinical staff
• Provide clinical leadership to ensure consistently high standards of nursing care
• Ensure high standards of care, safety and service for patients, relatives and other customers, including consultants, in line with hospital policy and protocols
• Develop a working environment and culture that improves health, safety, security and infection control
• Lead others in developing knowledge, ideas and work practices
• Plan and allocate work, and assess and give feedback to team members

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

This is a 12-month fixed-term maternity leave cover post as nursing team lead on the surgical ward at Spire Nottingham Hospital. The role deputises for and leads a team of clinical and non-clinical staff, setting standards for nursing care, safety and infection control. The post covers both day and night shifts, and because public transport is limited, candidates need their own transport. Current NMC registration with no restriction on practice is required.

What the job involves

• Deputise for and lead a team of clinical and non-clinical staff
• Provide clinical leadership to ensure consistently high standards of nursing care
• Ensure high standards of care, safety and service for patients, relatives and other customers, including consultants, in line with hospital policy and protocols
• Develop a working environment and culture that improves health, safety, security and infection control
• Lead others in developing knowledge, ideas and work practices
• Plan and allocate work, and assess and give feedback to team members

What’s required

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration with no restriction on practice

Experience

• Experience of working in surgical settings
• Good management experience in a similar role, with a proven ability to lead a team and develop nursing services

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Other

• Flexibility to work both day and night shifts
• Access to own transport

What’s offered

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you reward platform with discounts and cashback at over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Work-life balance and wellbeing support
• Ongoing development