To provide effective clinical and managerial leadership of the unit which empowers staff to deliver patient centred evidence-based nursing care. To work within a team, to supervise, nurture, counsel and develop the knowledge and skills of staff.

Ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to patient centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives / carers.

Main duties of the job

Take overall responsibility when leading a shift for ensuring that the compliment of staff is appropriate to deliver the service from a skill mix and skills perspective.

Utilise their professional skills and knowledge obtained through learning and experience.

To continually assess, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care of patients without supervision.

Work closely with the multidisciplinary team providing them with professional and clinical nursing expertise.

Able to give patients a balanced view of risks and benefits of symptom management.

Be competent in the use of equipment used to monitor patients, i.e. 12 lead ECG, non-invasive blood pressure monitoring, infusion pumps and intravenous drug therapy.

To provide managerial and professional responsibilities through the professional team structure/framework. To be an innovator.

To be a competent and confident nurse in charge within the unit.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details about this exciting role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered general nurse.
• Diploma and/or working towards/willing to work towards degree.
• Teaching/mentorship qualification.

Desirable

• Leadership training.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years at Band 5.
• Proven clinical leadership.
• Experience of teaching/mentoring.

Desirable

• Experience as nurse in charge on AMU.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to prioritise own time and time of others.
• Ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately.
• Ability to communicate professionally and confidently.
• Able to leave and work as an integral part of the ward team.

Desirable

• Evidence of change management.
• Experience of conflict management.

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

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