Due to recent surgical bed reconfiguration in 2024, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time band 6 deputy clinical leader to work alongside the Manfield day surgery team on the new Compton surgical ward as a permanent position.
The post holders will support the band 7 clinical leader in the general management of the clinical environment, ensuring that a quality service is provided. They will be responsible for the delivery of a training programme to a team of nurses, ensuring that staff within the team are supported and developed within their role. They will be responsible for overseeing a team of Nurses, Assistant Practitioners, and Healthcare Assistants, monitoring their professional development through carrying out KSF IPR's.
The post holder will be a role model both clinically and professionally.
Compton Surgical ward is an 18 bedded short stay ward and cares for patients under the surgical division umbrella which includes mixed General surgical patients and orthopaedics patients. We are a hardworking team who strive for excellence in the patient care we deliver. We run a fast-paced ward with multiple admissions and discharges each day and are looking for an enthusiastic band 6 to join our team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the ward manager in the general management of the clinical environment, ensuring that a quality service is provided.
They will be responsible for the delivery of the training programme to a team of nurses, ensuring that staff within the team are supported and developed within their role.
Supporting Ward Manager to attain positive Ward Accreditation conducting one-to-one meetings with the ward team to gain greater understanding and education of the fifteen standards of care, incorporating the 6Cs Compassion in Practice values.
They will be responsible for overseeing the team of nurses and healthcare assistants, monitoring their professional development through carrying out appraisals.
The post holder will be a role model both clinically and professionally.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
1. Compassion
2. Accountability
3. Respect
4. Integrity
5. Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
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The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supporting Clinical Excellence
Take responsibility for the management and organisation of the clinical area when on duty to support the achievement of our vision and values. Participate as an active member of the nursing team, accountable for your practice. Act as an effective role model and resource/advisor to colleagues in the delivery of nursing care. Assist in leading the team in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care of patients admitted to the ward in accordance with Trust and directorate/speciality pathways. Ensure that the care given reflects the hospital and departmental philosophies, standards and protocols.
Has in-depth knowledge of infection control policies, with practical experience and principles in relation to the clinical environment, patient care, the prevention of cross infection, outbreak management, good hand hygiene and environmental cleaning.
Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific development and competency programmes. Undertake any expanded roles deemed necessary following the Trust's policy Expansion of Professional Practice for Registered Healthcare Practitioners.
Communicate proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment plan of patients and ensure accurate nursing records are maintained by all staff. Actively involve patients, relatives and carers in the necessary treatment and encourage staff to facilitate and enable individuals to assist in their own recovery. Advise patients, relatives and friends, as appropriate, on the promotion of health and prevention of illness.
Contributes to and oversee the safe and effective discharge planning of patients informing the discharge team of issues and patient/relative requirements/requests. Support and participate in Pathway to Excellence revalidation, demonstrating the philosophy of the accreditation programme. Assist the Ward Manager in facilitating the teaching, mentoring and assessment of staff and other disciplines, ensuring that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments and is based on sound evidence. Promote a healthy, positive and safe environment for patients and staff.
Leadership
Responsible for assisting with the management and leadership of the ward, demonstrating an appropriate management style that maintains good morale, a team approach to work and a culture which fosters innovation and change. Set high standards of nursing care for the ward, audits effectiveness and be supportive of change. Lead by example with drive and enthusiasm, responding appropriately to the needs of patients, families and carers.
Represent the ward and organisation at professional meetings as requested and feed back information appropriately. To ensure the environment is safe for patients, relatives, carers and staff. To be a visible, accessible and assertive figure to whom staff, patients and relatives can turn for assistance and guidance. In the absence of the Sister, be a pivotal figure drawing together the multidisciplinary team towards their shared goal of excellence in patient care. Constructively challenge practices as necessary, which may impact on patients care and or staff wellbeing.
Work in partnership with the senior nursing team and other Sisters to ensure the nursing strategy objectives are achieved. Set high standards of nursing care and ensure this is maintained so that the patients experience is excellent. Represent the team and organisation at professional meetings as requested and feed back information appropriately. Ensure there is a method of communication that reaches all staff within the team considering different working patterns. Ensure due regard to Risk Management policies and procedures. Uses local data to ensure the environment is safe for patients, relatives, carers and staff.
Supporting Patient Excellence
In the absence of the Sister, be a visible presence and act as the first point of contact for patients, relatives, and staff to address concerns and complaints. To be courteous and helpful to patients, families/carers, colleagues and all users to the trust. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families/carers. To monitor activity and patient dependency, escalating any concerns appropriately.
Adopt an open learning culture from clinical incidents and patient/staff feedback and implement improvements as necessary. Co-ordinate the patients discharge arrangements in accordance with the Trust's Local Discharge Policy. To support patients and their families, ensuring their physical, psychological, social, emotional and spiritual needs are identified and met. To identify and meet the educational needs of patients and their carers.
People/Management Excellence
Assist the Ward Manager in monitoring and appraising the performance of staff within their sphere of responsibility. Participate in monthly ward meetings and any staff meetings. Attend directorate/divisional meetings in absence of Ward Sister, feeding back any learning or new information. Be a leader, achieve good morale, with open communication between all disciplines of staff. Assist the Ward Manager to create and maintain positive working relationships within the multi-disciplinary team. Act as a change agent to promote innovation and high standard of practice. In the absence of Sister, ensure the clinical area has adequate assessors/supervisors to facilitate student placements.
Professional Responsibilities
Be responsible for their own development, maintaining a professional portfolio and keeping themselves updated on current nursing issues. Be responsible for their own actions and be bound by the NMC's Code of Professional conduct and all approved Trust policies. Will maintain own skills and knowledge and demonstrate clinical excellence and high standards of practice to other staff. To develop effective working relationships within the directorate/division to promote effective communication and a seamless service for patients. To demonstrate advance practice in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care, documenting the outcomes of consultations in the hospital notes.
In all aspects of work, challenge and demonstrate an ability to work across organisational and professional boundaries. To identify own personal development needs to work at advanced level and take appropriate action to ensure that these are met.
Quality Assurance and Monitoring
Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area, sharing any learning with the other surgical wards/areas. Contribute to audit initiatives and encourage change. Participate in setting and reviewing standards for practice and evaluating outcomes as part of the clinical governance agenda. Maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice and participate in its implementation. Drive research and service improvement/development programmes within the ward/directorate.
Ensure all agreed action plans from national and local strategies, benchmarking standards, such as ward Assessment & Accreditation, and clinical audits are completed. If these are not maintained at a satisfactory level, then contribute to put strategies in place to pursue their achievement.
Supporting Financial Excellence
Develop and maintain an understanding of budgeting, supported by the Sister/ Matron. Responsible for the effective and efficient use of clinical and physical resources, including bank and agency spends. Maintain e-roster in line with Trust policy.
Person Specification
Skills and abilities
Essential
* Development of care plans to meet patient needs.
* Able to demonstrate the management of acutely ill patients.
* Able to organise and delegate.
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
* Strong leadership skills.
* Understanding of current developments in department and NHS.
* Sound knowledge of appraisal system.
* Able to manage difficult situations.
* The ability to act as a professional role model, facilitator and educator.
* Ability to participate in the management of change.
Desirable
* IT/ Computer skills.
* Evidence of post registration development in Assessment Skills.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Ability to understand and apply evidence based practice.
* Experience in working within an acute surgical division setting.
* Able to demonstrate knowledge of current Trust initiatives.
* Multi-professional working. Credible professional with knowledge of nursing.
* Substantial experience and knowledge of surgery.
Desirable
* Demonstrate knowledge of various health promotion and education opportunities, which could be applied within the clinical setting.
* Understanding and participation in Audit processes.
* Substantial experience at Band 6 in a ward environment.
* Presentation skills.
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse at degree level or working towards.
* Teaching and Mentoring Course.
* Managerial qualification or evidence of experience.
* Evidence of a recent professional development contained in a current Professional portfolio.
Desirable
* Adult Acute Care Qualification.
* Attendance of Leadership/Management Course.
Employer details
Employer name
Northampton General Hospital
Address
Compton Surgical ward Northampton General Hospital
Cliftonville
Northampton
NN1 5BD
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