University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Do you have a passion for caring for Adolescents and their families, and have an interest in pursuing a career in Nurse Management?
We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our Ward Manager Team within the Paediatric department at UHCW, and Manage our incredible team on Ward 14.
We are looking to recruit a motivated and committed individual with excellent clinical skills and communication skills to foster efficient relationships to effectively care for our adolescent population who may require both physical and/or emotional support.
Ward 14 specialises in the care of Adolescents and has 12 beds, caring for young people requiring support from multiple specialisms including Medicine, Surgery, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, and Mental Health.
The Ward 14 team is passionate about adolescent care and actively pursues improvements to enhance the experience of all the 13 - 17-year-olds who access our services.
Ward 14 has a close working relationship with the Multi-Disciplinary Team including primary, secondary, and third sector partners, aiming to achieve the highest outcomes for patients' physical and mental wellbeing.
The Ward is supported by the Children in Crisis Team which includes the Adolescent and Children in Crisis Lead.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced Registered Children's Nurse with an interest and awareness of the complexities surrounding adolescent care, including mental health, to join the team and continue to lead with compassion and a clear vision for ongoing development.
At UHCW, we have a real focus on training and development. With the support of our dedicated team of in-house Paediatric Practice Educators, all our staff are encouraged to attain the skills and knowledge required to deliver first-class care.
Specific training relevant to this speciality will include Safety Interventions Training and the CAMHS University Module. You will also be required to complete the European Paediatric Advanced Life Support course as the role requires you to be included on the paediatric bleep rota, supporting Paediatric Resus within the Children's Emergency Department, and supporting other areas of the Paediatric Unit as required.
The post holder will also be required to be included on the Paediatric Senior Nurse On-Call rota which supports the nursing team in the evening and at weekends.
Job responsibilities
* Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct.
* Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events.
* Lead and participate in the investigation of complaints, concerns, and serious incidents, ensuring learning from events is shared.
* Undertake bleep-holder responsibilities for the areas regularly.
* A knowledgeable team leader and resource for staff, advising on national, local, and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines.
* Support staff and users in service and policy development within a defined area/specialty.
* Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions, and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
* Responsible for interdepartmental/organisational activities including HR; complaints; appraisal; and patient flow.
* Undertake highly specialised technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management.
* Responsible for education and training provision of identified staff groups, patients, and carers within defined areas.
* Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce, and resource data.
* Ensure effective and efficient organisation of rotas to ensure patient safety using the E-roster system.
* Regularly manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort.
* Regularly support patients, carers, and staff during difficult situations arising in the clinical area.
* Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Knowledge
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Experience
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Skills
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Reference number
218-NM-B7-6861032
Job locations
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
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