Senior Sister - Compton ward

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Compton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic nurse to lead Compton Ward, a busy 30-bed surgical ward covering Urology, Breast, Gynaecology and General surgery. The post holder will manage day-to-day ward operations, support staff development and ensure care is delivered to high standards in line with Trust policies.

You will have band 6 experience or above, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, lead a multidisciplinary team and drive improvements in patient experience and

Qualifications

• Experience at band 6 or above
• Ability to lead a 30-bed surgical ward
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (MDT)

Responsibilities

• Lead Compton Ward and 30-bed surgical unit (Urology, Breast, Gynaecology, General Surgery)
• Oversee day-to-day ward operations and staffing
• Support staff development, appraisal, recruitment and supervision of learners
• Provide specialist advice to patients and multidisciplinary teams
• Drive clinical audit, research, teaching and evidence-based practice

Skills

Nursing leadership

Ward management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Staff supervision

Teaching and supervision

Job description

The post holder will deliver patient care on a daily basis. They should be expert in all areas of nursing care from patient's admission to discharge, which facilitates clinical practice development. They have overall responsibility for day-to-day management of their clinical area and for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures maintaining associated records. They will manage, support and lead a team of nurses in the delivery of evidence based patient centered care, which is of a high standard. They will manage unit staff including appraisal, rota's, recruitment and selection and the supervision of learners. They will provide specialist advice to patients, relatives and members of the multi-disciplinary team. Utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources. They will lead the ward through the achieving excellence program and be a pivotal role model within their specialty upholding the trusts values and behaviours at all times.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated nurse with experience at band 6 and above to come and manage Compton Ward, a busy 30 bedded surgical ward specialising in Urology, Breast, Gynaecology and General surgery.

The post holder will lead the team, motivate staff, problem solve, implement change, be a role model demonstrating the behaviours expected from all the staff with regard to displaying excellent interpersonal skills and high degree of professionalism, upholding the trusts standards.You will ensure the delivery of high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs. The ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team is essential and required in order to build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.