Closing Date: 11th November 2024
Interview Date: 19th November 2024 (subject to change)
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
The post holder is accountable for clinical leadership on CCU ward through effective monitoring and implementation of standards and evidenced based practice; ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality care.
The post holder will provide direct support to the Ward Manager and clinical nursing teams.
The post holder will effectively manage resources within their area and drive improvements based on evidence-based practice.
The post holder will respond to, identify, escalate, and make recommendations for changes within the clinical environment.
Main duties of the job
* To take responsibility for the clinical leadership and direction of the nursing team.
* To undertake and document a comprehensive, systematic, and accurate nursing assessment of the patient as appropriate.
* To promote and deliver a high standard of nursing care based on best practice to maintain patient safety and provide an excellent patient experience.
* To create and utilise opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
* To undertake clinical shifts.
* To support the team on the journey of assessment and accreditation.
* To work within the NMC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising one's own abilities and limitations.
* To facilitate and build team working between nurses and the multi-disciplinary team to effect high standards of care.
* To participate in clinical audits within the clinical areas to monitor and improve standards of care.
* To ensure effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives, and colleagues.
* If you are committed to providing high quality nursing care, have strong leadership/mentorship skills then you could be what we are looking for.
* You will be a highly visible leader and be experienced as a professional role model. Whilst working in a progressively changing environment you will promote the Trust's values and be committed to high standards of service delivery.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
Xcellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job responsibilities
* To assist the Ward Manager to review staffing requirements using an initiative-taking approach to retention and recruitment of staff.
* To support the Ward Manager/ Matron to initiate and implement improvements using a systematic approach.
* To ensure staffing levels within the area are adequate to provide safe and effective care delivery, maximising the resources that are available by competent duty rostering.
* Through effective negotiation and political awareness create an environment for partnership working and dissemination of information across multi-disciplinary teams.
* To manage the financial resources for the clinical area.
* To lead on the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents related to own clinical area and ensuring learning is shared with own team and the Trust.
* To deputise for Ward Manager in their absence as requested.
* To ensure information on the Ward/Department/Clinical area information system is correct and updated regularly as appropriate.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
* Experience at Band 5 in a cardiology setting minimum 2 years.
* Ability to demonstrate clinical and professional knowledge.
* Evidence of managing own workload with excellent time management skills.
* Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage resources.
* Evidence of leadership and change management.
* Evidence of Quality Improvement methodology.
* Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
Skills and Abilities
* Proven advanced clinical knowledge and skills.
* Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to lead and motivate staff.
* Ability to facilitate change through personal development of staff.
* Supporting quality monitoring processes.
* Able to identify risks, potential risks and advise on solutions to mitigate these.
* An understanding of organizational management issues.
* Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Exposure to working in cardiac catheter lab with understanding of procedures and devices.
Personal Qualities
* Ability to form positive working relationships.
* Ability to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
* Flexible and able to work within a challenging environment, meeting the needs of the service.
Trust Values
* Effective Open Communication.
* Excellence and safety in all that we do.
* Challenge but support.
* Expect respect and dignity.
* Local healthcare that inspires confidence.
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.
£37,338 to £44,962 per annum (dependant on experience)
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