Ward Leader G4

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for highly motivated leader to join our Paediatric G4 SUN team. G4 is an 17-bed regional surgical, urological and nephrology ward, specialising in a whole range of surgical, urology and nephrology conditions including renal dialysis, tumour resection, major bladder and bowel surgery.

The ward treats children from birth up to 18 years old. G4 also includes our paediatric haemodialysis unit.

We are a friendly, welcoming, and supportive team and there are opportunities to work across departments gaining clinical leadership and management skills along the way. We are invested in supporting all our staff to explore their own leadership perspectives and the importance of relationships with themselves and others with the objective of developing their skills in leading diverse and cohesive teams.

Our focus on further education and professional development will accelerate your progress, providing you with key skills and a broad perspective to enhance your future career. Southampton’s Children’s Hospital is a great investment in your future.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of Englands largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing leadership at ward/unit level and work with the Matron to enhance nursing practice and strategy.

Undertake nursing bleep holding responsibilities within designated area.

Facilitate evidence-based care and act as a clinical expert at ward/unit level.

Evaluate the relevance of changes in clinical practice and then support and facilitate implementation in the clinical area.

Be a role model for all and contribute effectively to inter-professional team working.

To be responsive and to address patient’s concerns at an early stage.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge, And Experience

Essential criteria

• 1st Level Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register
• Recognised mentorship qualification and experience as a Sign Off mentor
• Degree or working towards
• Completion of appropriate specialty Course
• Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice.  Supporting a range of learners in practice  Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
• Extensive experience in specialty to include considerable experience at Band 6 level
• Evidence of clinical leadership ability
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of utilising evidence in practice
  
  

• Management Course (or equivalent)
• Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor
• Evidence of staff development and succession planning
• Experience of report writing