Senior Ward Sister

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Are you a skilled leader who is passionate about patient care and patient safety?Do you have an specific interest in Parkinsons, as well ascare of the elderly?Do you think you could make innovative steps to improve our pathways for medically safe discharge, thus making a real difference to our service?If you are someone looking to take a step in the direction of true leadership and implementation, WE WANT YOU!This is an opportunity for the right person to be involved with the daily running of a specialist ward. We are looking for a strong leader of a new team within our hospital’s medical directorate. A chance to be a trail blazer!We are looking for a person to be mindful and respective that each and every patient needs to be treated as an individual and ensure that the team is personal to each patient. Parkinsons patients need an advocate for their care so you will need to be a dynamic and gregarious person who will provide outstanding leadership to the whole team.You will need to encourage autonomy and offer support as required. We need you to demonstrate to your team, that good leadership and new ideas can lead to fantastic care. You will inspire them to be the best that they can be as individuals whilst practicing in line with our Trust values.Triscombe Ward is a 24 bedded ward with 3 bays and 4 side rooms plus an escalation area ( 3 beds) dedicated to caring for medical patients who are medically unwell. There is a multi disciplinary team including Doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists to work collaboratively in the best interests for our patients.Leading the current team will require being an active listener, being diplomatic, setting clear, measurable goals for ward achievement and being there to integrate with the team. A Dynamic outlook to aid the flow of patients being discharged from hospital will be of great benefit to your patients and your team.As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan – there is truly something for everyone!For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jannine Hayman Job title: Matron Email address: jannine.hayman@somersetft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01823 342461