The post holder supports the Ward Manager in the general management of the clinical environment, ensuring that a quality service is provided.
They will be responsible for ensuring that staff within the team are supported and developed within their role.
They will oversee a team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants, monitoring their professional development through carrying out KSF IPR’s.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the flow of patients through the department, participate in providing nursing care throughout the department.
The post holder will be a role model both clinically and professionally.
Meet clinical objectives as set up with the ward manager and the wider clinical teams.
Will participate in regular staff and directorate meetings.
Be a leader, maintain good morale, with open communication between all disciplines of staff.
Act as an effective role model and resource/advisor to colleagues, in the delivery of nursing care.
Able to interpret situations and make an informed decision on the best way to proceed within the scope of practice.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Corporate Responsibilities
Meet clinical objectives as set up with the ward manager and the wider clinical teams.
Supporting Clinical Excellence
Will participate in regular staff and directorate meetings.
Be a leader, maintain good morale, with open communication between all disciplines of staff.
Act as an effective role model and resource/advisor to colleagues, in the delivery of nursing care.
Able to interpret situations and make an informed decision on the best way to proceed within the scope of practice.
Provide clinical nursing expertise and supervision of all grades of staff within the department, to ensure a high standard of care is delivered.
Undertake when required and supervise the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, thus providing high standards of patient care at all times.
Use effective communication skills, supporting people in making decisions, planning care or seeking to make positive changes to promote person-centred approaches in health and care.
Ensure that the care given reflects the hospital and departmental philosophies, standards and protocols.
Promote a healthy, positive and safe environment for patients and staff.
Advise patients, relatives and friends as appropriate on the promotion of health and prevention of illness.
To participate and assist the Ward Manager for the recruitment and selection of all staff who work in the clinical area.
Assist the Ward Manager in monitoring and appraising the performance of staff within their sphere of responsibility.
To monitor, manage and support the team during sickness absence episodes as outlined in the Sickness absence policy.
To assist the Ward Manager in monitoring the workload and skill mix, planning off duty and ensuring the department operates effectively and safely.
Assist the Ward Manager in facilitating the teaching, mentoring and assessment of staff and students.
Be aware of the budgetary requirements within their clinical areas of nursing.
Act as an authorised signatory for timesheets or similar in the absence of the Ward Manager.
Professional Responsibilities
Be responsible for their own development, maintaining a professional portfolio and keeping themselves updated on current nursing issues.
Will be responsible for their own actions and be bound by the NMC’s Code of Professional conduct and all approved Trust policies.
Will maintain own skills and knowledge and demonstrate clinical excellence and high standards of practice to other staff.
Quality Assurance and Monitoring
To undertake audits within the ward regarding all aspects of care.
Help to develop methods at ward level to monitor standards of care in liaison with the Ward Manager.
Person specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
* Educated to Registered Nurse level 1
* Current NMC registration
* Has completed NMC aligned Practice Assessor and Supervisor Development course
* Evidence of further study to Postgraduate level, or equivalent level of education, training, experience or knowledge
Knowledge & Experience
* Substantial post registration experience in OPD environment
* Experience of managing/leading a team and coordinating workload
* Experience of conducting appraisals, managing a staff related performance and mentoring others
* Managing and supporting staff and patients through the complaints, compliments, and concerns processes
* Experience of managing challenging situations to meet a positive outcome
* Clinical knowledge of Ophthalmic conditions and experience within in ophthalmic department
* Audit and research projects
Skills
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team
* Excellent interpersonal & organisational skills
* IT Skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Teams
* Competent in all aspects of medication management
* Venepuncture and cannulation
Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
* Compassion
* Respect
* Integrity
* Courageous
* Accountable
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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.
Due to the high number of applications received we are unable to respond to each application individually. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful in this application.
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust recognises that staff of differing backgrounds and life experiences enrich our workforce and bring different skills and knowledge. We therefore encourage and welcome applications for our vacancies from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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