The post holder will assess, plan implement and evaluate the care for patients supporting and guiding junior staff in the process. S/he will provide direct patient care and have detailed clinical knowledge of the specialist area. The post holder will assist the senior Sister/Charge Nurses in ensuring that high standards of quality of care are delivered & maintained. The post holder will act as a positive role model within the department for staff patients and carers. The post holder will deputise for the senior sister as required.
Main duties of the job
To support the ward manager in implementing education, training and development strategies throughout the area for all staff groups. The role contributes to the improvement of standards to care through the development of the newly qualified workforce. To work clinically between BMTU and ward 79, support bed management and patient flow.
The role will include participating in audit and research, teaching and supporting colleagues throughout changes in practice. In conjunction with the Ward Manager, they will ensure that the workforce is fit for purpose in terms of their roles and that individual competencies are reviewed to provide a safe, high quality and efficient service.
Delivery of and supporting staff in Appraisals, revalidation, mandatory training, preceptorship and continuing professional development. They will contribute to the Trust education and development strategies, leading projects as designated by the Ward manager/ Modern Matron.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. We're looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* First level registration - RN(Child)/RSCN
* Post basic evidence of study
* Evidence of Level 6 studies
* Qualified to function as mentor for pre-registration students
Desirable
* Further study in relevant specialty
* Appropriate management or leadership courses
Experience
Essential
* Substantial relevant post registration experience and within relevant clinical setting
* Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice
* Evidence of multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working
Desirable
* Experience of clinical audit
* Experience of research activities
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
* Clinically competent in name clinical area/speciality
* Proven workload management of self and of others
* Proven ability to problem solve
* Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
* Effective organisational skills
* Good analytical and clinical decision making skills
* Awareness of Clinical Governance process
Desirable
* IT/word processing skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Motivated to personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues
* Treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
* Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
* Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
* Enthusiasm and inspirational skills
Employer details
Employer name
Address
Oxford Road site
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
Manchester
M13 9WL
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