Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
This is an exciting time to join the Children and Young People's Directorate and be part of our existing and new leadership team. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Clinical Ward Manager for our inpatient's paediatric wards at CHFT. These are Ward 3 at Calderdale Royal Hospital and Ward 4 at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. The Trust is currently undergoing a period of reconfiguration to enhance the service we provide for our patients, opening up an exciting opportunity to join us in making transformational change and focus on developing and enhancing our patient pathways to meet the care needs for our patients and their families. You will work closely with the Clinical Lead for our Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) to develop seamless care pathways between the ward and PAU.
The successful applicant will need to aspire to be an inspirational leader who can nurture, motivate and develop a team and also have a passion to deliver excellence in all aspects of nursing care. A kind, compassionate and caring manner in supporting our patients and their families and our dedicated team of staff is vital to this role. A large aspect of the role is around leading a large team and ensuring robust quality and governance assurance processes are in place and effective. Experience of being involved in and delivering this is essential.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will provide leadership for a large team of qualified nurses, healthcare assistants, play workers, and ward clerks. They will work closely with other clinical nurse managers, doctors, and the directorate leadership team to provide an excellent service for patients and their families. You will be a pivotal link in providing assurance to the wider divisional team.
A good understanding of trust policy and HR processes is crucial, alongside clinical governance, risk management and patient safety.
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Ward Manager will use leadership, knowledge and skill to promote excellence in children's nursing care delivery. The post holder will work collaboratively with the other clinical managers to promote a culture of safety, learning from experience, and promote best practice.
The role will support nurses to realise their full potential as children's nurses, always placing children and their families at the centre of care.
The post holder will work closely with the Matron, Lead Nurse, General Manager, and senior paediatric medical team to support children's care delivery and be responsive to children, their families and staff needs.
The post holder will support the other clinical managers with the clinical and administrative aspects of the ward and ensure cost effective use of resources.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Children's Nurse-RN Child
* Degree in relevant subject or be willing to work towards this
* Extensive post registration experience in children's services including experience at band 6 and evidence of continual learning
* Teaching accreditation: ENB 998/SLIP/PGCE or equivalent
* Accredited management training course
* Investigation training or willingness to undertake.
Experience
* Ability to demonstrate experience in nursing practice caring for children
* Ability to coordinate the smooth running of the Children's Acute Service leading elements of service provision and of supporting staff in the clinical environment.
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Evidence of managing people
* Demonstrable achievement in: changing clinical practice, developing self and others, mentorship and ensuring others maintain current registration
* Evidence of innovative practice that involves research or audit
* Experience of multi-agency working
* Demonstrable achievement in leadership and management
* Demonstrate links with senior lecturers and PLFs on site
Training
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
* IT expertise
* Ability to influence and motivate others.
* Negotiating skills and ability to resolve conflict
* Ability to make decisions and be accountable for them
* Knowledge of children's issues and their impact on service delivery
* Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
* Ability to compile, analyse and disseminate complex information
* Ability to network across directorates and divisions
* Able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of health policy in relation to children's nursing
Special Knowledge/ Expertise
* Significant experience of caring for children, young people and their families with a wide range of acute conditions
* Networking
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Job Locations
Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Reference number
372-FSS2622
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