Senior Staff Nurse

Do you want to make a difference? Are you ready for a challenge? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Molly Lane Fox Team as Deputy Ward Sister/ Senior Nurse In ChargeAre you someone who is willing to improve care, encourage excellence and who loves working in large teams?We are seeking to recruit a highly competent and motivated individual to undertake ward and staff management, team building and clinical leadership.

Closely working with all members of the multi-disciplinary team the successful applicant must be highly motivated and enthusiastic about teaching all grades of junior staff within the ward. The candidate must be an outstanding communicator, can demonstrate first-rate organisational and multitasking skills and the ability to prioritise effectively and efficiently in a busy and demanding work environment. The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to support, train, develop and educate others, work well autonomously and as a team member in a team. The successful candidate should always practise the Trust values and seek to work alongside nursing colleagues to deliver a high standard of individualised care. Support of the Trust direction on inclusivity and diversity within all areas of the role and service will also be integral to the role.

You must hold a 'teaching in the clinical setting' certificate or equivalent and have a qualification and/or experience in a Neuroscience setting or a relevant specialty. 'Neuroscience' courses would be highly advantageous. For the right person this is a role but is highly rewarding, whereby you will have the chance to enhance your skills and career with support of the organisation, in a developing area of a high profile and successful NHS trust.

The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery is the United Kingdom's oldest and largest dedicated neurological and neurosurgical hospital. We are part of University College London Hospitals NHS foundation Trust, and we are linked with the University College London (UCL) Institute of Neurology, City and Southbank University's. Together we are a major international centre for neuroscience training and research.Molly Lane Fox ward is a 26 bedded Acute Neurosurgical ward and Brain Tumor Unit. It is a fast paced and dynamic working environment with ample development opportunities. It is an exciting time to be involved with an expanding team and develop services while supporting and working closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team The successful applicant must be highly motivated and enthusiastic about teaching all grades of junior staff within the ward., University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.