The clinical excellence lead role is intended to provide a clear focus on the clinical and quality standards across the two adult acute in-patient wards, to work collaboratively with Ward Managers and other members of the leadership team to champion and embed a culture of best practice.
The post holder will act as a learning leader and be at the forefront of identifying and delivering clinical and social skills training to the nursing team to ensure continual practice improvement is in place.
The post-holder will work collaboratively with the borough Head of Quality and Acute Service Manager to identify and develop quality improvement plans and initiatives specifically for the adult acute in-patient service line and will be expected to take a key role in delivering the plans successfully.
The Clinical excellence lead will deliver a number of sustainable projects within the adult acute in-patient setting that supports the Trust's 4 big ambitions.
Main duties of the job
To ensure nursing practice is delivered from an accepted evidence base and in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, Mental Health Act, Community Care Legislation and the policies and procedures of PennineCare.
To provide a learning leader role and a focus on the learning requirements for staff, commissioning learning and acting as an authority on practice improvement.
To promote developments in nursing within the Inpatients Services in line with the Trust's 5 year plan and overarching quality strategy.
To establish a forum to offer support and clinical supervision to the inpatient team.
To be a visible and pro-active clinical leader and role model within the multi-disciplinary team and actively participate in the delivery of clinical issues care at ward level including clinical risk assessment.
To support the service area in achieving clinical governance objectives by assisting in individual service reviews, ensuring action plans are formulated and best practice is shared.
Maintain own skills and clinical credibility by appropriate updates.
To undertake clinical work as a way of measuring standards and identify areas of concern and excellence.
To keep up to date with current clinical practice for own area of work.
Support ward staff in the management of complex cases.
Act as a resource to all staff.
Ensure and promote research-based practice.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
Our ambition is to maximise people's potential and we aim to promote an inclusive environment and improve the diversity of our workforce so our people truly represent the communities we serve.
Job responsibilities
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
1. Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
2. Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance.
3. Access to Continued Professional Development.
4. Involvement in improvement and research activities.
5. Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service.
6. Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel.
If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople.
Please see attached JD for further information:
Person Specification
Education
Essential
* Professional nursing qualification / registration.
* Educated to degree level or equivalent in relevant health related area of practice.
* Experience of change management within health related area of practice.
* Short courses and experience to Master's level.
Experience
Essential
* Experience of leading clinical projects and implementing change.
* Proven track record of achieving targets.
* Experience in a leadership role and managing / developing more junior staff.
* Experience of analysing and evaluating complex data.
* Experience of writing and presenting high quality reports to a range of stakeholders.
* Experience of delivering training or workshops across staff teams and disciplines.
* Promotion and development of external and internal partnerships.
* Experience of co-design and patient partnership initiatives.
* Project management skills with demonstrable experience in leading projects.
Knowledge
Essential
* Excellent knowledge of IT - Word, Excel, data collection models.
* Working knowledge of new code of practice (MHA 183) and other government policies to improve mental health services.
* Awareness of whole person care.
* Knowledge and awareness of the role of co-production in design and delivery of quality services.
* Awareness of the importance of engaging those with lived experience in the design and delivery of quality care.
* Awareness of the importance of engaging carers in the design and delivery of quality care.
* Awareness of the importance of engaging staff in the design and delivery of quality care.
Skills
Essential
* Ability to prioritise work and manage time effectively and meet strict deadlines.
* Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of external and internal partners, patients and carers.
* Excellent interpersonal skills both written and verbal.
* Able to analyse complex data or information to develop new ways of working.
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
* Demonstrable leadership skills.
* Evidence of supporting a range of staff in the delivery of project objectives.
* Ability to action plan and problem solve.
* Ability to have vision and to work this up into a meaningful action plan.
* Ability to effectively evaluate projects and use ongoing improvement methodologies to plan changes.
Work related circumstances
Essential
* Undertake any other duties which are appropriate to grade as requested.
* Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies.
* Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Employer details
Employer name
Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
Oasis building
Stepping Hill Hospital
Stockport
SK2 7JE
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