Nursing Team Lead FTCNHS

Job summary

Nursing Team Lead Outpatient Department (12 Month Maternity Leave Cover) | Outpatients | Spire Nottingham Hospital | Tollerton | 30 hours per week | 12 month fixed term contract | Excellent Benefits

Spire Nottingham Hospital is seeking an experienced Outpatients Team Leader to join our established, supportive and high-performing nursing team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a part time role for 30 hours per week

This is a key leadership role within a busy, fast-paced outpatient department, ideal for a nurse who thrives on responsibility, enjoys developing others and has a strong background in outpatient services.

Spire Nottingham Hospital is a modern and well-equipped private hospital that provides high-quality medical services to patients. The hospital offers consultations with specialists who are experts in a wide range of treatments, including advanced imaging and diagnostic technology. The hospital is committed to providing exceptional care and support to its patients, ensuring that they feel comfortable and well looked after throughout their time at the hospital.

Please note that access to your own transport is essential due to limited public transport links.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities:

As Outpatients Team Leader, you will provide visible clinical leadership and operational oversight for nursing services within the outpatient department. Working closely with the Outpatient Manager, you will help ensure the delivery of safe, efficient and high-quality care while supporting the ongoing development of the nursing team.

• Lead and support the Outpatient nursing team, promoting a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Assist the Outpatient Manager in coordinating staffing levels and clinic schedules to ensure safe and effective service provision.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members, supporting the Outpatient Manager with appraisals, training, and professional growth.
• Provide clinical support and, where required, deliver direct patient care. Ensure high standards of patient assessment, treatment, and health education.
• Promote adherence to best practice, policies, and clinical guidelines. Act as a role model, upholding professional standards and patient dignity.

Job description

Who we're looking for:

• NMC registered nurse with a valid pin and no restrictions
• Essential: Significant experience working within an outpatient setting
• Confident leading teams in a busy clinical environment
• Up to date with mandatory training, including infection control and health & safety
• Self-motivated, organised and able to work with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective professional relationships
• Passionate about developing others and maintaining high clinical standards
• Flexible approach to working patterns
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong teaching skills
• Flexible approach to work and working patterns

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

About us

Spire Nottingham Hospital is a modern and well-equipped private hospital that provides high-quality medical services to patients. The hospital offers consultations with specialists who are experts in a wide range of treatments, including advanced imaging and diagnostic technology. The hospital is committed to providing exceptional care and support to its patients, ensuring that they feel comfortable and well looked after throughout their time at the hospital.