Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

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Site: National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery Town: London Salary: £44,806 - £53,134 Per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period: Yearly Closing: 25/02/:59

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Job overview

The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) is a leading centre for the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with a wide range of neurological conditions. The NHNN currently has an exciting job opportunity. We are looking to recruit highly skilled and experienced nurses to take the Neuro Rehabilitation Unit (NRU) forward to offer a world-class Nursing service in Rehabilitation.

The NHNN and the Rehabilitation and Therapies department provide comprehensive health care and rehabilitation service for a diverse community. It is a major London teaching hospital and is at the forefront of academic research and Nursing excellence.

The NRU is a multidisciplinary team (MDT) environment and experience in MDT working is essential for this post. We are a specialist Rehabilitation unit offering adult neurological rehabilitation for patients with complex and specific neurological conditions. With relevant post-registration experience in an acute and rehab field and the ability to demonstrate an understanding of delivering a Neurological Rehabilitation Nursing service; Your role will also ensure that patients are actively progressing through their clinical pathway and monitoring the constant clinical development of the Nursing team.

Main duties of the job

The key responsibility of the post holder will be ensuring individual Nursing and Team development. This opportunity will allow you to exercise your Clinical skills, Leadership experience and expert knowledge in Rehabilitation Nursing. Your ability will enable you to prepare coordinate and deliver an education process that will work toward raising the nursing profile.

You will need excellent communication skills and demonstrate strong leadership qualities and clinical skills. You will need to have good administrative awareness to ensure that patients and the teams at the NHNN and at referring organisations are kept informed, which will require you to keep calm under pressure. The post presents an opportunity to implement changes to the service that will yield benefits to both patients and the Division.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff

In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the second year in a row.

Person specification Knowledge and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
• Teaching course
• Relevant clinical course
• BSc or working towards

Experience

• Minimum 2 years' relevant clinical experience at Band 6 level

Communication

• Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats

Personal and People Development

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio.
• Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
• Reflective in Practice
• Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others

Quality

• Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. Risk Management, audit & quality

Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs

• Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical areas
• Able to develop awareness of resource and risk management issues within boundaries of role

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.