This is a key developmental role supporting the Matron for Critical Care & Respiratory Medicine in Urgent Care Group. The purpose of this post is to oversee, lead & take responsibility for the day to day management of the ICU for nursing performance. The role will support the achievement of all local, organisational and national standards and compliance (CQC, NICE, GPICS, Clinical Governance and risk). The post holder will provide visible & effective leadership to staff within the Intensive care unit. Provision of this visibility will provide accessible and authoritative presence to whom staff, patients and families can turn to for advice, support and assistance.
Main duties of the job
1. Clinical Strategy
2. Clinical/health Outcomes
3. Governance & Compliance
4. Patient safety
5. Planning & Service Development
There will be a clinical commitment to work in the ward environment.
About us
Diversity is what makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Experience Work to improve the quality of patient experience with the Nurse Consultant. Monitor performance data on patient experience and hold nursing staff accountable for delivering a continuously improving, best possible patient experience. Lead work to improve professional practice, patient services and driving up standards of care throughout the Care Group. Support the Matron in developing initiatives which encourage patient partnership. Ensure that the views of patient representatives are incorporated into the development of services. Lead investigations and respond to complaints, in line with the Complaints Policy.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* Professionally qualified and clinically credible with a post registration qualification In Critical care/ Intensive Care Nursing Registered Nurse
Desirable
* Postgraduate management/ further study qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Recent management experience at band 7/ Practiced at Band 7 for 1.5 years (Minimum).
Desirable
* Experience of managing finance, workforce, quality within a clinical environment.
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
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