Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Are you an experienced and highly motivated Nurse with drive and ambition? Do you have proven leadership skills? Are you enthusiastic about developing and managing an inpatient team based in Exeter?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Manager based at the Mardon Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre, our purpose-built, 12-bed specialist neuro-rehabilitation inpatient unit located near the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) site.
The team provides specialist rehabilitation programmes for people with a range of medical, physical, cognitive and/or emotional difficulties caused by a neurological condition, including disorders of the brain, spinal cord and/or the nerves that connect them.
You will be working alongside the MDT to lead a team to deliver Nursing Care with a rehabilitation ethos. We are looking for a dynamic, highly organised individual with excellent Clinical skills and effective communication and IT skills. You will need to demonstrate autonomous working and problem-solving skills.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
The overall job purpose of the Clinical Nurse Manager is to have continuous 24-hour responsibility for leading and coordinating the clinical, managerial and educational requirements of the clinical area. The Clinical Nurse Manager will be responsible for setting, maintaining and where needed improving the standards of care and ensuring these are monitored 24 hours a day.
As a leader, you will act as an expert resource and role model for the Unit team to support them in the delivery of effective care. You will be responsible for ensuring an environment in which all patients and carers receive a high standard of care that is compassionate and takes account of their individual needs and wishes.
You will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality, safe patient care as well as timely patient admissions and discharges. You will need to have experience of providing clinical supervision and people management. The successful candidate will be part of an integrated team who work flexibly together to achieve the best outcomes for individuals.
The successful candidate will be supported by an experienced peer group within the Community Division, Clinical Matron and CSM, who are all committed to collaborative MDT working. They will receive regular clinical and managerial support and supervision and benefit from both formal and informal learning opportunities.
You will need to demonstrate a passion for Nursing as well as have a forward-thinking, creative outlook.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, long/short days and management days including some weekend working. Once established in role, you will become part of the on-call clinician rota for the community division.
For further information please contact: Lorraine Murray, Clinical Matron on 07970180101 / lorraine.murray5@nhs.net or Sue Sanders, Cluster Support Manager on 07887 434406 / sue.sanders@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
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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.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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