Nurse Team Leader - Swift Ward

Job overview

We are recruiting for a Nurse Team Leader - Swift Ward who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

The Swift Ward is a 26 bedded Orthopaedic unit as well as incorporating General Surgery, Elective Joint Replacements including Private Patients from other Specialities.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job

The position of Nurse Team Leader leads the team on a shift basis and be responsible for you own team of staff.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills whilst developing exceptional standards of care ensuring best practice of Infection Control within a clean environment.

The post holder will have the qualities to lead the team by promoting high standards of care and challenging any behaviours that go against our trust values.

You  will also promote and ensure all admissions and discharges are assessed daily and systems updated to ensure appropriate length of stay and safe timely discharges with any required support in place.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.