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Senior Nurse ACCU, CCOT, Associated Services
Band 8b
Main area: Critical Care Outreach Team
Grade: Band 8b
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 259-6966329RLH
Site: The Royal London Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £70,387 - £80,465 per annum inc
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 03/03/2025 23:59
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
Job overview
This new post presents an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual with extensive nursing experience & leadership skills who is highly motivated, energetic and driven. The post holder will work with the Divisional Triumvirate team and Director of Nursing. You will professionally & clinically support the leadership of the nursing workforce for allocated service areas.
You will be responsible for the provision of safe, quality & effective services, as well as day to day operational management of the ACCU, CCOT & associated areas (ICNARC and PDN team). You will ensure the services provide the highest standards of professional practice, budgetary & performance management, & service improvement at all times; driving quality in our services to ensure outstanding patient care is at the heart of all we do.
We are seeking to recruit a leader with the ability to provide strategic vision, clinical expertise & direct & influence change & to develop & support the operational and strategic portfolio. You will possess a record of success in clinical practice, change management, service improvement & reduction of harm. You will continue to develop the workforce in order to meet the changing service demands & will undertake clinical shifts within the CCOT team.
The post holder will provide forward thinking clinical & professional leadership to nursing staff at all levels within their service group, ensuring that nursing care is delivered to a high standard & that the nursing resource is managed effectively. They will also undertake key functions of the Modern Matron role ensuring the patient experience in wards/departments is of the highest possible standard at all times with particular emphasis on dignity and compassion. The post holder will work in partnership with the Service Clinical Director & Service General Manager in developing the services strategic direction & policy framework.
Working for our organisation
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Experience
* Evidence of senior managerial responsibilities and operational experience in an acute setting.
* Ability to analyse complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them;
* Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands;
* Ability to manage and deliver to deadlines and within resources Experience working in a senior nursing role relevant to job role (ACCU/CCOT 8a or above).
* Experience in the supervision of staff and students, including complex HR issues
* Experience of representing service at hospital and Trust level
* Experience of managing a budget
* Experience of audit in evaluating and developing a service
* Experience of close multi-professional working in an acute inpatient environment
* Experience of managing other professional groups
* Experience of organising and planning courses
* Experience of teaching undergraduates and post-graduate students
Knowledge
* Extensive clinical and managerial knowledge and experience in Critical Care/CCOT and acute ward settings
* Lead by example, promoting the highest standards of personal and professional conduct, integrity and probity.
* High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
* Able to prioritise, organise and delegate
* Decisive, using sound judgement in decision making and delivering in a timely and confident manner.
* Commitment to developing culture of openness and partnership
* Demonstrates a real commitment to working with, involving and consulting patients and other stakeholders in decisions about service delivery and improvement
* High self-awareness, understanding own emotions, strengths and limitations
Qualifications
* Level 1 qualified Nurse with NMC registration
* Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Leadership Course/Development Programme
* Masters level education MSc or degree equivalent in related subject (willingness to commence MSc level degree)
As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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