We are looking for a dynamic individual to become the Lead Nurse for Unscheduled Care service at Hampshire Hospitals. We are looking for a senior nurse who has a passion for urgent and emergency care and wants the opportunity to develop the future strategy for the service

The Lead Nurse for Unscheduled Care is accountable for the quality of care delivered across our 3 sites, Andover War Memorial Hospital, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and the Royal Hampshire County Hospital. Close engagement with the Head of Unscheduled Care, Clinical Director and wider Unscheduled Care senior team will be essential in this role.

The role requires a professional and motivated individual, with a proven track record of management. Experience of working within Unscheduled Care is essential for this role.We are looking for someone to ensure safe clinical care within Unscheduled Care.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please refer to the Job Description or contact us for more information.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will oversee the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers. The Lead Nurse will facilitate a broad team approach communicate effectively and deliver on the annual divisional strategic objectives.

To be able to demonstrate good current knowledge in the area and of proactive in relation to external regulatory standards, such as Care Quality Commission and current best practice in urgent and emergency care.

The post holder will work closely with the Head of Unscheduled Care and Clinical Director to ensure that urgent and emergency services within their area of responsibility fulfil their agreed objectives, quality standards and achieve targets set out in the Divisional Business Plan

About us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs over 8,600 staff and has a turnover of over �450 million a year. As a Foundation

Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Masters Degree or Relevant Experience
• Knowledge of Urgent and Emergency Care
• Management/ Leadership Training

Desirable

• Education in Specialty - i.e. JETS Workforce Training

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive Experience as Senior Nurse
• Knowledge of National and Local NHS Agenda
• Knowledge of Emergency Care
• Staff and Resource Management Experience

Desirable

• Transformation and Efficiency Projects
• Research

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Advanced Clinical Leadership Skills
• Evidence of Reflective Practice
• Ability to work with MDT
• Ability to manage budgets

Desirable

• Project Management Skills
• Proven organisational influencing and motivational skills

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust (cross site post Basingstoke, Winchester and Andover Hospitals)

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA

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