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  • Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Sheffield
  • 1 week ago

Job overview

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for two experienced individuals to provide clinical leadership and expertise within our General Surgery wards: Firth 8 and Firth 3.

The service provides care for surgical patients undergoing investigation, intervention, and surgery.

Essential Requirements:

First level Registration Recognised teaching qualification with proven ability to provide clinical support and education Evidence of academic achievement or working towards Degree level of study. Proven evidence of leadership skills Highly developed communication skills across disciplines Evidence of participation in audit and research Evidence of managing change An understanding of patient flow in a busy acute area Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

This vacancy is advertised on a permanent contract basis. 

Main duties of the job

Deliver high standards of nursing care to a diverse range of patients and support to carers on the ward.

Lead a team of qualified, support and student team members.

Take charge of the ward / department.

Support the Senior Sister / Senior Charge Nurse in ensuring the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered.

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria

Registered Nurse (valid with NMC) To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998. Evidence of academic achievement or working towards Degree level of study.

Desirable criteria

First degree

Experience

Essential criteria

Relevant post registration experience Teaching & Assessing qualification Evidence of management experience Evidence of personal and professional development Ability to work autonomously An understanding of patient flow in a busy acute area

Desirable criteria

Leadership Qualification Audit / Research

Further Training

Essential criteria

Successful completion of Core, Relevant Specialist and Management Competencies Commitment to continuous personal development

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential criteria

Excellent effective communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent leadership skills Commitment to work within the Clinical Governance Framework Ability to successfully manage and evaluate change

Other Factors

Essential criteria

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the system

Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.

When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.

You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.

If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.

Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

For more information about our organisation and the opportunities available, please visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Job Description (PDF, 152.4KB) Person Specification (PDF, 32.5KB) Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB) Information for Applicants on the Trust & Selection Process (PDF, 763.8KB) Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB) Candidates with Disabilities Useful Contacts (PDF, 113.1KB) Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB) Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB) Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB) A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

NameRuth DransfieldJob titleMatronEmail number0114 271 4600Additional information

Janine Mayland

Ward Manager - Firth 8

Email: 

or

Helen Anglesea

Ward Manager - Firth 3

Email:

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