Unit Lead

NHS Jobs; Stoke-on-Trent; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual leave (33 days incl. bank hols)

Birthday day off

Career development and training

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card benefits

Pension contribution

Descripción de la vacante

NHS Jobs in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Unit Lead to guide the ward's nursing team in delivering high-quality care for patients with neurological illnesses. You will provide clinical leadership, support colleagues, and promote a positive culture across the team.

You will work with the senior Nurse to manage the on-call service and ward budgets, mentor staff, and foster a learning environment that improves patient outcomes and professional development.

Formación

• A relevant nursing qualification.
• NMC registration.
• Commitment to high-quality care and to evidence-based practice.
• Relevant experience in a similar environment.
• Proven track record of leadership skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the nursing team to provide high-quality care for neurological illnesses while promoting teamwork.
• Support colleagues and empower recovery, delivering supervision across the ward.
• Work with the senior Nurse to manage the on-call service and ward budgets.
• Lead care teams and create a positive learning environment for staff and learners.
• Act as a role model and drive governance, safety and best practices on the ward.

Conocimientos

Leadership

NMC registration

Nursing qualification

Team leadership

Communication

Educación

Nursing qualification

Descripción del empleo

Being a Unit Lead is more than just managing a team. It's being a leader, an expert, being the driving force behind a positive culture, providing guidance, nurturing talent, and most importantly, looking after everyone within your ward. If you agree, then you're the Unit Lead we're looking for. Whether you're a senior nurse looking for the next step in your career, or a seasoned Ward Manager looking for a new ward to make your own, if caring for others and being able to successfully lead a team to effectively run a ward comes naturally to you.

What you will be doing: With experience from the NHS or private care, you will lead the nursing team provide high-quality care and support to people with neurological illnesses, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting good teamwork. As Unit Lead, you will empower recovery and deliver supervision to staff across the ward to deliver great healthcare. You will work alongside the senior Nurse to manage the on-call service and manage the ward budgets, and lead by example, acting as a role model to all members of the nursing team, leading care teams and creating a positive learning environment that makes a difference and changes lives for the better.

Other duties include:

• Providing Clinical Leadership and expertise


• Providing leadership and guidance to support a unified service and engaged workforce


• Ensuring that high standards are in place, followed and improved in accordance within the Clinical Governance framework


• Utilising and supervising all nursing staff effectively


• Being an expert resource on Nursing care of service users within the specialism and hold a key role in the multidisciplinary team


• Maintaining a positive and collaborative environment to allow ward members to reach their potential and maximum their ability to provide high-quality care, staff welfare and staff training


• Designated to take charge of the ward

Things that you will have:

• A relevant nursing qualification


• NMC registration


• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate


• A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice


• Relevant experience in a similar environment


• Proven track record of leadership skills

Where you will be working:

Location: Dividy Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0TN. You will be working at Adderley Green, which consists of two units. Moorcroft Manor is a specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries, while Gladstone House is a specialist inpatient unit for people over 65 living with complex dementia. Both units have extensive facilities catering for the specific needs of people aged over 18 years who have complex neurological care and rehabilitation requirements, and those who are above 65 and living with complex dementia. You will working alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver truly person-centred services where each individual is at the heart of everything.

What You’ll Get

• Annual base salary - competitive


• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.


• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals


• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!


• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance


• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts


• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind


• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.


• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be


• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time


• Pension contribution, to help secure your future


• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure