Shift Leader
Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.
We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work: https://vimeo.com/556197652
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Job overview
Support the Department Manager in leading and supervising a safe, high standard of nursing practice and the delivery of evidenced based patient care in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code and the Trust’s Strategy for Nursing and Trust Policies and Procedures.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Gynaecology Division for a suitably qualified and motivated individual to provide strong clinical leadership in the role of Shift Leader within the Emergency room. .
The role will involve, overseeing and delivering direct patients care, co-ordinating clinics, managing a team of nurses, coaching junior staff, and supporting the deputy manager and department manager with day to day operational management.
We are looking for nurses with a strong interest in women's health and previous experience within gynaecology and or sexual health is required
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking individual who will be passionate and committed to delivering excellent standards of clinical care and patient experience.
The post holder will have leading role in developing services and therefore will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to embrace and implement change.
Working for our organisation
Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place.We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it’s services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see Job description and person specification for full details.
Responsible for day to day supervision, allocation and co-ordination of clinically based teams making the best use of their abilities.
Co-ordinate nursing activity on the department/ area within the division on a regular basis, demonstrating organisational and leadershipskills, and acting as a role model and mentor/ preceptor to staff and students.
To be responsible for the provision of adequate staffing levels and appropriate skill mix to anticipate and meet the changing needs of the ward/department.
Ensure the staff are supported and that patient care is of a high standard.
To lead a team whilst assuming responsibility and control of the clinical area in the absence of the ward/department / area manager.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- RGN
- Mentorship in Practice/ ENB998
- Professional Knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, experience, short course managerial training
- Leadership Course, eg LEO
- Nurse Independent Prescribing (V300)
- Gynaecology and/or Emergency experience
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential criteria- Implements policies and proposes changes to practice
- Service Improvement
- Influencing Skills
- Recruits, manages and develops staff
- Deals with distressed relatives/ breaking bad news
- Ability to engage & motivate workforce
- Ability to manage time and work under pressure
- Promote local resolution to complaints and demonstrate ability to diffuse conflict
- Contribute to the development of specialist protocols
- Undertake surveys or audits as necessary
- Awareness of regulatory bodies & requirements. Eg NHSLA,CQC
- Networking
Experience
Essential criteria- Specialist knowledge across range of procedures, underpinned by theory
- Develop specialised programmes of care, provide highly specialised advice concerning care and discharge planning
- Organise own time and juniors, experience of generating staff rotas
- Health Promotion
Physical Requirements
Essential criteria- Highly developed physical skills, accuracy important , manipulation of fine tools, materials
- Dexterity and accuracy Ability to work across sites/ departments
Knowledge of Health & Safety Issues
Essential criteria- Safe use of equipment
- Knowledge of infection control policy and processes
- Promote positive reporting culture for incidents/ ACE’s
- IOSH
Posts advertised to ‘internal staff’ are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form.
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust has a responsibility and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility and is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.
Trust policy requires the cost of DBS applications be recovered via salary. The amount of £21.50(standard) or £41.50(enhanced) can be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement in post. DBS applications submitted from 2nd December will be subject to the new DBS fee of £26.40 (standard) and £54.40 (Enhanced).
The Trust is committed to creating a well-managed,flexible working environment that supports staff & promotes welfare & development. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity;we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community.We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment.We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment & selection process is accessible to all.Flexible Working applications will be considered.
If you are disabled and have special support needs in applying for a job, attending for an interview or in undertaking any tests as part of a selection process, please contact the Trust’s recruitment team on 0151 7064666 and someone from that team will ensure that the recruiting manager is aware of your particular needs.
Please Note: new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first paypoint of the relevant band.
LWH has a responsibility & is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children, young people & vulnerable adults & for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility & is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.
Liverpool Women’s Hospital is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. To this end, we particularly welcome applicants from racially minoritised backgrounds, who have a disability, or are members of the Armed Forces, Reservists or Veterans.