Ward Leader

NHS; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Band 7 Ward Unit Leader to inspire and lead a dedicated team of nursing and allied health professionals. In this pivotal role, you will be accountable for delivering high-quality patient care while fostering a supportive learning environment. The position emphasizes strong leadership, clinical expertise, and effective communication, ensuring that both patients and staff experience excellence in care. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to health equality and professional development, making a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience, including at senior level.
• Recent experience supporting learners, supervising, and assessing practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and communication within the organization.
• Ensure patient and public involvement and experience are prioritized.
• Maintain clinical governance and support audit and research activities.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Competence

Communication Skills

Supervision and Assessment

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) or Allied Health Professional (AHP)

NMC/HCPC Teaching Qualification

Post-registration Education

Clinical Leadership Programme

Job description

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 ward unit leader. We welcome applications from Registered Nurses and Allied Health Professionals with relevant experience.

UHL at Ashton Lodge will be open until approximately July 2025 and will transfer to our new unit within the City Centre at Preston Lodge.

Please contact Sally Rollings or Keiron Fletcher for further discussion about this role.

Main duties of the job

1. Take 24-hour accountability and responsibility for the designated area. Be visible, accessible, and responsive to the needs of service users, patients, carers, and the public.
2. Provide direction and effective, inspirational leadership to the nursing and multidisciplinary team within your area.
3. Act as an expert clinical practitioner, ensuring high-quality care through yourself and your team. Serve as a clinical and managerial role model.
4. Ensure a supportive learning environment for all students on placement within your ward/unit.
5. Practice clinically in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for a defined caseload. Ward/Unit Managers are expected to practice clinically at least 50% of their working time.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with feedback from colleagues, patients, and partners, guides us for 2023-2030 with four primary goals:

• High-quality care for all
• Being a great place to work
• Partnerships for impact
• Research and education excellence

We are committed to embedding health equality in all we do, actively working to reduce healthcare disparities in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by core values:

• Compassionate
• Proud
• Inclusive
• One team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future, building on our strengths and focusing on areas for growth to make a bigger difference.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for full details.

• Provide effective leadership and communication within the organization.
• Ensure patient and public involvement and experience are prioritized.
• Maintain clinical governance, reduce risk, and support audit and research activities.
• Promote continuing education, professional, and personal development.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• RN or AHP (level relevant to the practice area: adult, child, mental health, or learning disabilities)
• Recognized NMC/HCPC teaching and assessing qualification and a Practice Assessor preparation day
• Post-registration education relevant to the specialty
• Clinical Leadership Programme

Clinical Skills, Knowledge, and Ability

• Demonstrates high clinical competence and expertise relevant to the specialty
• Up-to-date knowledge of policy and practice relevant to the specialty

Experience

• Significant post-registration experience, including at senior level
• Recent experience supporting learners, supervising, and assessing practice

Leadership, Education, and Professional Development

• Ability to prioritize, use initiative, and lead a multidisciplinary team
• Dynamic, able to challenge constructively and lead effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to influence professional groups

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required.

Depending on experience.