Deputy Ward Leader - EMPCC

Deputy Ward Leader EMPCC Medical Day Ward

Are you ready for a new challenge?

We are seeking an exceptional individual who is both enthusiastic and passionate to apply for this exciting opportunity.

The East Midlands Planned Care Centre (EMPCC) is a new and exciting development opening on the Leicester General site of University Hospitals Leicester providing Day case and Out patient treatment and care for patients throughout the East Midlands.

We are looking for passionate, motivated Deputy Ward Leader with experience in Gastroenterology, to support and care for patients who are to receive treatment on the Medical Day case ward which will be a Nurse Led facility.

You will be an an experienced nurse with proven evidence of leadership , good communication skills and a willingness to support the Ward Leader to provide exceptional standards of patient care. You will have experience of looking after a range of patients providing therapeutic treatments or procedures such as Blood transfusions Ascitic drains & Intravenous Infusions. You will have extended skills such as venapuncture & cannulation however full training will be given. Experience in Gastroenterology preferred.

If you are looking for a new challenge and is dedicated to providing outstanding care and want to develop new skills, including Criteria Led Discharge, this is an opportunity you cannot afford to miss.

• You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of our patients care.
• Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the ward team, which will include leadership and supervision of other healthcare professionals, carrying out all aspects of the caring process.
• You will have and develop leadership skills ensuring you are able to deputise and take charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager.
• Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care, to contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.
• Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff.
• In addition, you will play a key role in ensuring effective communication between patients, carers, clinical staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• As an effective role model, you will be involved in using your own knowledge to develop and enhance the development, skills and competence of others.
• You will have the opportunity to use specialist knowledge, skills and innovative practice to provide a high standard of care and maintain patient safety.
  
  

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We Have Four Primary Goals

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
  
  

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
  
  

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Clair Riddell Job title: Matron Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 07908 719060