Job requirements
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Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Able to manage the physical and emotional demands of the role, including moving and handling of patients, able to concentrate to provide clinical care, calculation of drug dosages and communication of distressing or unwelcome information
- Other
Flexibility in working hours and patterns
- Essential
Registered Nurse and hold active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Essential
Degree level qualification relevant to role
- Essential
Professional qualification and training to lead the clinical team with relevant knowledge and skills for specialist area
- Essential
Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc
- Experience
Experience in nursing care, knowledge and expertise relevant to the clinical area within NHS or relevant health care organisation
- Experience
Experience in the take charge role and be able to lead a shift in the clinical area, demonstrating the ability to manage the clinical area, lead people and deal with emergencies and queries effectively
- Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Professional clinical knowledge skills and skills that demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, develop and implement programmes of care
- Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Skills to assess and interpret complex needs of patients and able to give expert advice and guidance
- Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Clinical skills and competence relevant to role to support innovative, evidence based practice.
- Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Ability to apply professional judgement and problem solve and lead discussions within the team to resolve complex issues
- Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Excellent communication skills and ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive information and provide reassurance and empathy.
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Essential
Management or leadership qualification or training
- Essential
Education and training qualification
- Essential
Quality improvement training and qualification
- Experience
Experience in leading a team or service change/QI project
Job overview
We are very busy Emergency Department, treating on average 75,000 patients a year. We are looking for a Band 6 Urgent Treatment Centre Team Leader to join our pro-active and dynamic team.
You will be a highly skilled and accomplished Health Care Professional, well motivated and committed to high standards of patient care and personal professional development, to support the Urgent Care Leadership team in maintaining efficient, effective, safe delivery of patient care. To work closely with and build relationships with the UTC GP, Emergency Paediatric Nursing Team, Emergency Care Practitioners, Triage and Streaming health care professionals.
We will provide a supportive atmosphere, mentorship and clinical supervision within the Clinical Unit and are committed to the professional development of all staff.
Team working and leadership are an integral part of the Unit, and all staff enabled and empowered to make a real difference for their patients.
The successful candidates at Band 6 will be able to demonstrate that they can manage a dedicated team to deliver care of the highest standards to our patients, while working under pressure.
A minimum of 18 months post-qualification experience in an urgent care setting is desirable, as is evidence of Post Registration education. Potential candidates should also have undertaken their Mentorship.
Main duties of the job
To support the Urgent Care division in maintaining efficient, effective, safe delivery of patient care, within an environment that promotes a responsive approach to changing Healthcare needs. Assessing and delivering care needs to patients coming into urgent care and streaming to pathways within the trust and community services, assisting with the heavy flow of patients coming into Urgent care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
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.
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This advert is for Nurse Team Leader -Urgent Treatment Centre - Urgent Care - EDGH with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Eastbourne, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Internal Rotation. The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.
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