Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 7 Ward Leader position on J46. The ward specialises in Emergency General Surgery, caring for acutely unwell patients admitted through assessment and emergency areas. It is a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment where patients frequently require urgent surgical intervention, rapid investigations, essential treatments, and close monitoring. J46 also supports effective patient flow by managing discharge and ensuring safe, efficient, timely transfers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, develop and inspire the nursing team to provide efficient, effective, safe, quality care.
- Deliver a positive patient experience and maintain high standards of clinical practice.
- Supervise ward staff regarding clinical practice and patient experience to promote excellent clinical standards.
- Provide visible clinical leadership and act as a role model, delivering high‑quality, compassionate care.
- Use audit, local research, metrics and feedback to continually identify improvement opportunities, implement and evaluate improvement plans.
- Maintain and sustain momentum of improvements until they are embedded into the values and culture of the clinical area.
- Promote learning and development culture to improve staff skills, knowledge and competence.
- Support the delivery of quality standards and assurance processes, ensuring safe and effective patient care.
- Oversee day‑to‑day management of the clinical area, including budget responsibilities.
- Collaborate with the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU), Ambulatory Surgical Clinic (ASC) and Patient Flow team (PFC) to support timely admission and discharge.
- Work closely with wider Emergency General Surgery teams to provide professional development opportunities.
Professional Collaboration
The ward works closely with the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU), Ambulatory Surgical Clinic (ASC), and Patient Flow team (PFC) to support the timely admission and discharge of patients. The ward maintains strong collaboration with wider Emergency General Surgery teams, providing excellent opportunities for professional development within the speciality.
Leadership Qualities
We seek a dynamic and enthusiastic leader who demonstrates compassionate, confident and fair leadership, a clear vision for high‑quality patient care, safety, and service improvement.
Inclusion Statement
We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a sense of belonging.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.
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