Ward Leader - Gastroenterology​/Hepatology Wards

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for the detailed job description.

We are looking for a Ward Leader to cover a 12 month secondment / 34.5hrs on Gastroenterology / Hepatology wards (D8 or D9).

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's 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.

We believe in using technology wisely, supporting flexible working and championing individuality and diversity. We are committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe and empowered. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities and experiences to join us.

You will act as a role model for nursing staff, encouraging effective working relationships and the development of a cohesive nursing team. You will be responsible for ward management ensuring high standards of care are maintained. The role requires close collaboration with the multi‑professional team to ensure evidence‑based quality care is delivered with compassion to every patient.

The Ward Leader will use their management and leadership skills and maintain clinical credibility while working in an acute environment.

• Communication
• Prioritisation
• Change management
• General IT skills
• Microsoft Office skills
• Presentation skills
• Budget management
• Delegation
• Organisational skills
• Leadership
• Problem solving

• 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 a degree
• Completion of an appropriate specialty course
• Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice
• Extensive experience in specialty to include considerable experience at Band 6 level
• Evidence of clinical leadership ability
• Proven management experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of utilising evidence in practice
• Logical and consistent career pattern
• Expert clinical skills
• Ability to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives
• Ability to work flexible hours and fulfil service requirements

• Management course (or equivalent)
• Experience as an NMC sign‑off mentor or clinical practice assessor
• Evidence of staff development and succession planning
• Broad range of post‑registration experience
  
  Experience of report writing

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together