Duty Nurse Manager London: The Lister Hospital, Chelsea Part time: 23 hours per week Shift times: Flexibility to work long days, Nights & Weekends Permanent Salary: Competitive shift enhancement We are recruiting a Part time Duty Nurse manager to join our nursing team at The Lister Hospital currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC. The Duty Nurse Manager team are an integral part of the operational running of the hospital, responsible for running the in and out of hours challenges an acute hospital provides. This role requires a strong leadership background, excellent communication, experience in key decision making, risk management, problem solving and good governance understanding. The Duty Manager will work closely with the Matron & Chief Nursing Officer to support visible leadership at The Lister Hospital. The Duty Nurse Manager is responsible for the safe and effective running of the site 24/7 and holds a range of responsibilities including coordinating flow to our inpatient wards, responding to Major Incident situations/alerts, holding nominated Officer of Fire responsibility, out of hours and providing senior support to all units. Duties and Responsibilities Provide senior nursing support and professional and clinical advice to all areas within the site and associated outpatient facilities. Act as first point of call for ward's/department's during the out-of-hours period, liaising with the senior managers on call as appropriate. To act as the hospital manager and ensure the safe and effective management of hospital systems and services Responsible for effective patient flow; both unscheduled and scheduled admissions Work in conjunction with the Urgent Care Centre, Acute Assessment Units and other members of the Patient Flow Team To undertake the lead in the hospital's emergency plans for fire, cardiac arrest, major incident etc. Collaborate with relevant departmental heads when hospitals operational facilities are / or have the potential to be adversely affected. To ensure that each emergency admission is correctly assessed before admission Work towards an effective risk sensitive solution to the issue. Be a highly visible role model to all staff within The Hospital. Clinical review of all patients with NEWS > 3, or new increase in NEWS score To liaise in a professional manner with internal and external customers Ability to cope with, manage and diffuse difficult and stressful situations and work effectively under pressure At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others. What you'll bring: NMC registration Level 1 Post registration qualification Previous/current management experience Excellent organisational and management skills with the ability to flexibly respond to the needs of the service and the hospital Complex care/HDU/Critical care experience ALS qualified (ILS acceptable but will be expected to complete ALS) Advanced clinical practice qualification (or working towards) or advance clinical assessment course Commitment to Continual Professional Development Commitment to Clinical Governance and Quality initiatives Why HCA UK ? Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Duty Nurse Manager you'll be eligible for: 25 days holiday each year (plus b