Job summary
Employer heading
Department Leader
NHS AfC: Band 7
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We would love you to join us.
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Job overview
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Department Leader to spearhead the development of our outpatient team across four sites, with a special focus on the Newark outpatient team.
The ideal candidate will bring knowledge and experience in outpatient care or possess strong transferable skills to lead and inspire the team. Upholding and promoting our CARE values, the successful candidate will serve as a role model for staff at all levels.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to enhance your leadership skills while collaborating with a diverse group of medical and nursing professionals. If you thrive under pressure and are passionate about supporting and motivating your team, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Working for our organisation
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We would love you to join us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Person specification
Knowledge requirements
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills with clear written and oral skills.
- Proven managements skills – effective organisation abilities, supervisory skills leadership skills, change management skills.
- IT skills.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First level Registered Nurse.
- Recognised teaching qualification.
- Relevant post registration Diploma level study or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
- Working towards ECDL
- First level degree or willingness to work towards.
Further Training
Essential criteria
- Evidence of personal and professional development
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial years post registration experience, preferably in Outpatient areas.
Contractual Requirements
Essential criteria
- Regular attendance
- Ability to work flexibly
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lauren Brown
- Job title
- Outpatient Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01623 622515
- Additional information
If you would like an insight visit or any further information please contact me by email, [email protected] or my extension number, 3637Ìý or through switchboard on my work mobile.
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