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Main duties of the job
We are recruiting for a Regional Nursing Lead - reporting into the Group Head of Nursing. This role will provide a professional lead for nursing and care within the region. The post holder will support the Group Head of Nursing in implementing the Nursing and Care Strategy for the group with key areas including Physical Health and IPC.
About us
Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.
Job responsibilities
What you'll be working:
Monday - Friday
This role is a remote role with regular travel to sites in the North region.
*** This is a Registered Nurse qualified role ***
What you'll be doing:
1. In line with the ACG Strategy be responsible for leading and developing the nursing workforce in the region through support for Preceptorship, CPD and Revalidation for Qualified Nurse.
2. Support services to ensure Internationally Educated staff achieve UK registration where appropriate.
3. The post-holder will be required to regularly visit sites, undertake reviews on nursing practice, lead on nursing interventions and provide expert guidance and support to services to improve nursing practice.
4. Identify and prioritise opportunities to improve the delivery of excellent patient care.
5. Reviewing physical health protocols in services and providing support and recommendations where needed.
6. Be a participating member of the Physical Health Group and Infection Control Committee.
7. Provide specialist advice, guidance and support to site colleagues on patient safety issues that affect the service, its colleagues and others using the facilities.
8. Initiate, lead or participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of needs led innovations within the region e.g., training packages, policy development.
9. Support the standardisation of competencies and delegated nursing skills across the group.
10. Support with the clinical implementation and quality oversight of digital record systems and eMar.
11. Support with internal mock inspections as required.
12. Support services to undertake rapid reviews and complete investigations into care related safety incidents.
13. Comply and work within agreed protocols and practices, policies and procedures.
14. Contribute to developing and reviewing current policies and procedures in conjunction with other colleagues.
15. Always work within the professional guidelines of the NMC code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.
What you'll have:
1. Registered Nurse (Current NMC Pin Registration)
2. A legal right to work in the U.K.
3. Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
4. Passionate about providing high quality care and the Patient and Carer Experience
5. Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
6. Training and coaching skills to enable colleagues to provide high quality care
7. Ability to work independently
8. Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise as appropriate
9. Previous post registration experience ideally with working with individuals with complex needs
10. Experienced and competent in the management of residents in social care settings
11. Experience of coaching others particularly related to improving service quality
12. Experience of working in a matrix organisation
13. Experience of working in a fast paced environment
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.
What to look forward to:
1. Birthday off
2. Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e-learning and face-to-face training and development opportunities
3. Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
4. Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
5. Paid NMC Renewal
6. Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
7. We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
8. Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
9. Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 for Nurses, Therapists & Doctors, £500 all other roles, by recommending someone you know
10. ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (Current NMC Pin Registration)
* A legal right to work in the U.K.
Experience
* Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
* Passionate about providing high quality care and the Patient and Carer Experience
* Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
* Training and coaching skills to enable colleagues to provide high quality care
* Ability to work independently
* Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise as appropriate
* Previous post registration experience ideally with working with individuals with complex needs
* Experienced and competent in the management of residents in social care settings
* Experience of coaching others particularly related to improving service quality
* Experience of working in a matrix organisation
* Experience of working in a fast paced environment
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.
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