SHIFT LEAD BAND 6 - WARD B4SECONDMENT POST - 12 Months30 Hours

Exciting opportunities have arisen for anyone who is looking to gain experience within a busy surgical ward.

The successful Band 6 post-holder will be a registered nurse with experience of regularly managing a team of staff within the acute surgery setting.

Ward B4cares for Colorectal and gastrointestinal patients. The ward cares for acute, emergency and elective patients offering a diverse range of experience. We are looking for someone who is keen to continuously help drive the service forward.

If you enjoy a challenge, are motivated, organised and have excellent communication skills and would like to join a dynamic and highly skilled team then this is the job for you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the management of the Nursing Unit/Department during the shift, including the organisation of the Nursing Unit/Department activities and the management of staff and resources. The post holder will support the Lead Nurse and Matron in developing and monitoring services and the quality of care experienced by patients.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of excellent health care, improved health for all. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• First level registration
• Educated to diploma level or demonstrate experience of operating at this level
• Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing
• Educated to first degree level or evidence of study at degree level or evidence of study at degree level

Experience

Essential

• Experience of regularly managing a team of staff and other resources during shifts, within the acute setting
• Extensive experience in surgical setting
• Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work within a team and develop others

Desirable

• Understanding of leadership theory and practice
• Knowledge of clinical audit/research methodologies and effectiveness systems
• Knowledge of effective people management practices

Skills

Essential

• Skilled practitioner who can act as a role model
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills

Desirable

• Computer literate

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

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253-0724-6462263