Job Description

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• The post holder is accountable for clinical leadership on Adam Bede ward through effective monitoring and implementation of standards and evidenced based practice; ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality care.
• The post holder will provide direct Support to the Ward Manger and clinical nursing teams.
• The post holder will effectively manage resources within their area and drive improvements based on evidence-based practice.
• The post holder will respond to, identify, escalate, and make recommendations for changes within the clinical environment.

Main duties of the job

• To take responsibility for the clinical leadership and direction of the nursing team.
• To undertake and document a comprehensive, systematic, and accurate nursing assessment of the patient as appropriate.
• To promote and deliver a high standard of nursing care based on best practice to maintain patient safety and provide an excellent patient experience.
• To create and utilise opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
• To undertake clinical shifts.
• To work within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising one's own abilities and limitations.
• To facilitate and build team working between nurses and the multi-disciplinary team to effect high standards of care.
• To participate in clinical audits within the clinical areas to monitor and improve standards of care.
• To ensure effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives, and colleagues.

About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' taking centre stage. An ever evolving clinically- led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values:
Effective open communication
Excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Details
Date posted
30 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
xc2xa337,338 to xc2xa344,962 a year per annum pro rata (dependent on experience)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
230-14557075-MED-C
Job locations
George Eliot Hospital
College Street
Nuneaton
CV10 7DJ
Job description
Job responsibilities

• To assist the Ward Manger to review staffing requirements using an initiative-taking approach to retention and recruitment of staff.
• To support the Ward Manager/ Matron to initiate and implement improvements using a systematic approach.
• To ensure staffing levels within the area are adequate to provide safe and effective care delivery, maximising the resources that are available by competent duty rostering.
• Through effective negotiation and political awareness create an environment for partnership working and dissemination of information across multi-disciplinary teams.
• To manage the financial resources for the clinical area.
• To lead on the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents related to own clinical area and ensuring learning is shared with own team and the Trust.
• To deputise for Ward Manager in their absence as requested.
• To ensure information on the Ward/Department/Clinical area information system is correct and updated regularly as appropriate.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached. Job description
Job responsibilities

• To assist the Ward Manger to review staffing requirements using an initiative-taking approach to retention and recruitment of staff.
• To support the Ward Manager/ Matron to initiate and implement improvements using a systematic approach.
• To ensure staffing levels within the area are adequate to provide safe and effective care delivery, maximising the resources that are available by competent duty rostering.
• Through effective negotiation and political awareness create an environment for partnership working and dissemination of information across multi-disciplinary teams.
• To manage the financial resources for the clinical area.
• To lead on the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents related to own clinical area and ensuring learning is shared with own team and the Trust.
• To deputise for Ward Manager in their absence as requested.
• To ensure information on the Ward/Department/Clinical area information system is correct and updated regularly as appropriate.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Relevant current professional qualification
• Teaching/Leadership Qualification
• Educated to degree level in Nursing

Desirable

• Demonstrates experience within the strategic planning process.

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of managing own workload with excellent time management skills
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage resources

Desirable

• Experience at band 5 in an acute clinical setting and exposure to gastroenterology services minimum 2 years.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical and professional knowledge
• Evidence of leadership and change management

Skills
Essential

• Ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Desirable

• An understanding of organizational management issues
• Able to identify risks, potential risks and advise on solutions to mitigate these.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Relevant current professional qualification
• Teaching/Leadership Qualification
• Educated to degree level in Nursing

Desirable

• Demonstrates experience within the strategic planning process.

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of managing own workload with excellent time management skills
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage resources

Desirable

• Experience at band 5 in an acute clinical setting and exposure to gastroenterology services minimum 2 years.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical and professional knowledge
• Evidence of leadership and change management

Skills
Essential

• Ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Desirable

• An understanding of organizational management issues
• Able to identify risks, potential risks and advise on solutions to mitigate these.