Job Description

37.5 hours per week (Internal rotation)



Permanent

Salary:

37,338 - 44,962 per annum

Closing Date:

8th July 2025

Interview Date:

15th July 2025



This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.



All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.



A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.



#JoinTeamEliot



The post holder is responsible for clinical leadership through effective monitoring and implementation of standards and evidenced based practice; ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality care.



To provide direct management and facilitate learning and development within the nursing team.



Management of preceptor ships of newly qualified staff, return to Nursing staff and the mentorship of nursing students and health care support workers.



Take responsibility for the clinical leadership and direction of the nursing team.



Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic, and accurate nursing assessment of the patient, as appropriate.



Deliver a high standard of nursing care based on best practice to maintain patient safety and provide good patient experience.



Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.



To undertake clinical shifts in ward area



Working within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising one's own abilities and limitations.



To facilitate and build teamwork between nurses and multi-disciplinary teams to effect high standards of care.



To understand mortality data and use knowledge of how nursing can contribute to increased mortality to determine ward standards. Use audit tools to monitor compliance with those standards.



Maintain a good standard of communication with the multi-disciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives, and colleagues.



Here at George Eliot our vision to ' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:



E ffective Open Communication



e x cellence and safety in everything we do



C hallenge but support



E xpect respect and dignity



L ocal health that inspires confidence

Benefits:

On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.



Ensuring staffing levels within the area are adequate to provide safe and effective care delivery, maximising the resources that are available by competent duty eRostering.

Through effective negotiation and political awareness create an environment for partnership working and dissemination of information across multi-disciplinary teams.

To support the Ward Manager with the financial resources for the ward area, as required.

Support the Ward Manager in the recruitment and selection of new staff.

Support with the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents related to own clinical area and support the review of complaints in other areas, as deemed.

Appropriate by the Ward Manager. Provide feedback to staff as appropriate.

Deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence, as per requested.

Ensure information on the ward / department information system is correct and updated regularly, as appropriate.