Ward Leader (RGN)

Working closely with the Clinical Matron, AHP Clinical Lead, Service Manager, Practice Development Lead, Head of Nursing & AHPs, medical staff and the wider multidisciplinary team, the Ward Leader provides a visible, accessible leadership presence on the ward and contributes to wider service objectives.

The role requires hands-on leadership, with a strong focus on quality assurance, staff development, operational grip and continuous improvement within the ward environment. The post holder may be required to rotate across community inpatient sites to support service delivery and resilience.

The post holder will be required to work weekends and bank holidays as part of a rota. Tasks required at weekends/bank holidays will include attending the system calls to represent NHFT.

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Experience

Desirable: - Previous use of NHFT's systems such as systmone and e-rostering

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Nurse; - Post graduate qualification in rehabilitation or relevant experience.

Desirable: - Experience of facilitating student placements; - Leadership qualification or relevant experience