Job summary An opportunity has arisen in Outpatients for an experienced and enthusiastic nurse to join our Outpatient Leadership Team, as a band 6 Clinic Manager for the Catkin Centre and Community clinics. This is an exciting time, as we grow our team and expand our services, both in the hospital and community settings. We are seeking a professional role model who will work in partnership with the outpatients/Catkin leadership team and the wider MDT to assess the need of children and young people and support service delivery and development within outpatients. This role includes the supervision and management of staff, children, young people and their families including clinical work. The post holder will have experience of working within a busy clinical area, willingness to learn new skills and knowledge and have demonstrable effective communication and leadership qualities. If you would like further details/informal visit please contact: Julie O'Neill Nurse Manager Catkin and Community Clinics julie.o'neillalderhey.nhs.uk or Andrea Williams Matron Outpatients and Community Clinics andrea.williamsalderhey.nhs.uk Main duties of the job The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of Catkin/Community care. The Clinic Manager will supervise and develop junior staff as well as manage a team of nursing staff as part of the Catkin Senior leadership team. About us Alder Hey Children's Hospital cares for over 330,000 children, young people and their families every year. As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions. In 2015 we opened a state-of-the-art hospital alongside a brand new research, innovation and education center. Alder Hey in the Park and the Institute in the Park bring together excellent care, technology and design to provide the best possible healing environment for children and their families. In addition to our main hospital site, we offer pediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment. All employees are expected to observe this policy in their behaviors to the public and fellow employees. It is the responsibility of all staff to recognize their role in maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff; to minimize the risk of healthcare associated infection. Employees are responsible for ensuring that they are fully aware of the Trust's infection prevention and control policies, the post holder will undertake infection control training as required by the position. The trust is committed to developing an environment that embraces diversity and promotes a quality of opportunity. Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 411-COM-24-6862226-A Job locations Alder Hey East Prescot Road Liverpool L12 5AB Job description Job responsibilities Main duties and responsibilities: To be responsible for the coordination of clinics and nurse staffing allocation according to patient numbers and clinic activity. Manage sickness absence and human resource issues in line with Trust policy. Ensure appropriate clinic management of booked patients in consultant led clinics and make any necessary adjustments in liaison with clinician overseeing the patients care. Liaise with department colleagues to ensure continuous nursing cover across all areas of the Outpatients To be involved in the recruitment of staff and be responsible for the induction and training of staff. Ensure full staff participation at all Trust mandatory training sessions. Participate in and conduct the PDR process in an effective timely manner. Lead and participate in the development of nursing services as part of the Outpatient leadership team. Participate in phlebotomy bleep holder responsibilities and provide clinical and nursing leadership for the department in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Lead the daily safety huddle. Prioritise attendance at governance and senior leadership team meetings. To promote an effective communication system which ensures that a team approach to the care of children, young people and families is encouraged and adopted. To work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure the needs of the children and families attending the department are met. Manage complaints received on clinic and advise families of the Trust complaints procedure. Maintain patient confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act and NMC guidelines. To ensure the capture and recording of all patent related data, including that required for Meditech. Education, training and professional development. Provide support to new members of staff and students, facilitating supervision and education through preceptorship and mentorship. Identify departmental training needs of staff within area of responsibility, liaising with Learning and Development to ensure training and learning needs are met. Participate in the education and development of junior staff. Work with other Trust departments, teams and leads to develop and implement information packages for training purposes. Carry out the role of link nurse as required, updating information and educating staff. Support the induction of new members of staff. Supervise and teach staff. To actively pursue opportunities for professional development that are focused on improving outpatient care and the care of children, young people and their families. Work towards the development and implementation of clinical competencies and pathways. To continue to develop and expand clinical roles and skills to meet the needs of children and young people attending Outpatients. Job description Job responsibilities Main duties and responsibilities: To be responsible for the coordination of clinics and nurse staffing allocation according to patient numbers and clinic activity. Manage sickness absence and human resource issues in line with Trust policy. Ensure appropriate clinic management of booked patients in consultant led clinics and make any necessary adjustments in liaison with clinician overseeing the patients care. Liaise with department colleagues to ensure continuous nursing cover across all areas of the Outpatients To be involved in the recruitment of staff and be responsible for the induction and training of staff. Ensure full staff participation at all Trust mandatory training sessions. Participate in and conduct the PDR process in an effective timely manner. Lead and participate in the development of nursing services as part of the Outpatient leadership team. Participate in phlebotomy bleep holder responsibilities and provide clinical and nursing leadership for the department in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Lead the daily safety huddle. Prioritise attendance at governance and senior leadership team meetings. To promote an effective communication system which ensures that a team approach to the care of children, young people and families is encouraged and adopted. To work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure the needs of the children and families attending the department are met. Manage complaints received on clinic and advise families of the Trust complaints procedure. Maintain patient confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act and NMC guidelines. To ensure the capture and recording of all patent related data, including that required for Meditech. Education, training and professional development. Provide support to new members of staff and students, facilitating supervision and education through preceptorship and mentorship. Identify departmental training needs of staff within area of responsibility, liaising with Learning and Development to ensure training and learning needs are met. Participate in the education and development of junior staff. Work with other Trust departments, teams and leads to develop and implement information packages for training purposes. Carry out the role of link nurse as required, updating information and educating staff. Support the induction of new members of staff. Supervise and teach staff. To actively pursue opportunities for professional development that are focused on improving outpatient care and the care of children, young people and their families. Work towards the development and implementation of clinical competencies and pathways. To continue to develop and expand clinical roles and skills to meet the needs of children and young people attending Outpatients. Person Specification Essential Essential Qualifications - Registered Paediatric Nurse Mentorship qualification or equivalent Educated to Diploma level Substantial post registration experience Previous experience within an Outpatient department Knowledge and management of patient care within an Outpatient setting Demonstrable staff supervisory experience Demonstrable management experience Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Evidence of delivering / facilitating change in a health care setting Skills Leadership skills Organisational & time management skills Delegation skills Excellent communication, demonstrating confidence and assertiveness Effective interpersonal skill Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities Flexible approach to working hours to ensure that the department is covered, with excellent time keeping and punctuality. Sensitive to the needs of children and their families Ability to travel to and from community settings Desirable Educated to first level Degree Competence in paediatric phlebotomy Knowledge and experience Substantial post registration experience Leadership qualification Full driving licence required with use of their own vehicle as needs to be able to travel around the geographical area of Liverpool and Sefton in a timely manner. Person Specification Essential Essential Qualifications - Registered Paediatric Nurse Mentorship qualification or equivalent Educated to Diploma level Substantial post registration experience Previous experience within an Outpatient department Knowledge and management of patient care within an Outpatient setting Demonstrable staff supervisory experience Demonstrable management experience Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Evidence of delivering / facilitating change in a health care setting Skills Leadership skills Organisational & time management skills Delegation skills Excellent communication, demonstrating confidence and assertiveness Effective interpersonal skill Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities Flexible approach to working hours to ensure that the department is covered, with excellent time keeping and punctuality. Sensitive to the needs of children and their families Ability to travel to and from community settings Desirable Educated to first level Degree Competence in paediatric phlebotomy Knowledge and experience Substantial post registration experience Leadership qualification Full driving licence required with use of their own vehicle as needs to be able to travel around the geographical area of Liverpool and Sefton in a timely manner. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Alder Hey East Prescot Road Liverpool L12 5AB Employer's website https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)