Job summary
Support the Department Manager in leading and supervising a safe, high standard of nursing practice and the delivery of evidenced based patient care in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code and the Trust's Strategy for Nursing and Trust Policies and Procedures.
Provide clinical and managerial leadership for nursing and support staff to ensure effective running of the unit in the absence of Manager. Promote positive patient experience to all patients ensuring a positive patient journey. This post will be covering Liverpool site.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and motivated individual to provide strong clinical leadership in the role of Deputy Manager for The Hewitt Fertility Centre.
We are looking for nurses with a strong interest in Fertility and previous experience within gynaecology and or fertility is required .
The role will involve, overseeing and delivering direct patients care, co-ordinating rotas and clinics, managing a team of nurses, coaching junior staff, supporting service redesign and supporting the department manager with day to day operational management .
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking individual who will be passionate and committed to delivering excellent standards of clinical care and patient experience.
The post holder will have leading role in developing services and therefore will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to embrace and implement change.
About us
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes usthe specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it's services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:
Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652
Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf
Job description
Job responsibilities
Function at experienced nurse level, able to make effective decisions autonomously / independently without supervision and in partnership with patients, families and the multi-disciplinary team
Assist with the clinical management of the department, maintaining high standards of nursing practice and promoting the philosophy of patient and family centred care. Ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times.
Support the department manager in undertaking personal development reviews, risk assessments and management, managing clinical incidents, department audits, data collection for nursing indicators and use of Power Bi.
To identify and monitor care priorities and organise workload for Fertility patients in the Division. Competent in USS/Embryo Transfers or commence training within 6 months of commencing employment.
Deliver skilled, high quality, expert and evidence-based Fertility nursing care to all patients and their families attending the department. To undertake nursing interventions consistent with evidence-based practice, transferring and applying knowledge and skills to meet the patient and partners needs. To deliver care in accordance with identified standards and contribute toward department the monitoring and development of standards.
To be competentand abide by statutory rules and regulations concerning the safe custody and administration of drugs to all patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Function at experienced nurse level, able to make effective decisions autonomously / independently without supervision and in partnership with patients, families and the multi-disciplinary team
Assist with the clinical management of the department, maintaining high standards of nursing practice and promoting the philosophy of patient and family centred care. Ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times.
Support the department manager in undertaking personal development reviews, risk assessments and management, managing clinical incidents, department audits, data collection for nursing indicators and use of Power Bi.
To identify and monitor care priorities and organise workload for Fertility patients in the Division. Competent in USS/Embryo Transfers or commence training within 6 months of commencing employment.
Deliver skilled, high quality, expert and evidence-based Fertility nursing care to all patients and their families attending the department. To undertake nursing interventions consistent with evidence-based practice, transferring and applying knowledge and skills to meet the patient and partners needs. To deliver care in accordance with identified standards and contribute toward department the monitoring and development of standards.
To be competentand abide by statutory rules and regulations concerning the safe custody and administration of drugs to all patients.
Person Specification
Knowledge of Health & Safety
Essential
- Safe use of equipment
- Knowledge of infection control policy and processes
- Promote positive reporting culture for incidents/ ACE's
Desirable
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Highly developed physical skills, accuracy important, manipulation of fine tools, materials
- Dexterity and accuracy
- Ability to work across sites/ departments with Hewitt Fertility Service
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge across range of procedures in fertility, underpinned by theory
- Develop specialised programmes of care, provide highly specialised advice concerning care
- Develop specialised programmes of care, provide highly specialised advice concerning care
- Organise own time and juniors, experience of generating staff rotas
Desirable
- Competent in USS or Embryo Transfer or must be willing to commence training within 6 months of commencing position
Qualifications
Essential
- RN/RM
- Mentorship in Practice/ ENB998
- Professional Knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, experience, short course-managerial training
- Registered Midwives must maintain midwifery practice hours to maintain registration
Desirable
- Nurse Independent Prescribing (V300)
- Leadership Course, eg LEO
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Fertility experience
- Implements policies and proposes changes to practice Service Improvement
- Influencing skills
- Recruits, manages and develops staff
- Deals with distressed relatives/ breaking bad news
- Ability to engage & motivate workforce
- Ability to manage time and work under pressure
- Promote local resolution to complaints and demonstrate ability to diffuse conflict
- Contribute to the development of specialist protocols
- Undertake surveys or audits as necessary
- Awareness of regulatory bodies & requirements e.g. CCG's NHSLA, CQC, NMC
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge of Health & Safety
Essential
- Safe use of equipment
- Knowledge of infection control policy and processes
- Promote positive reporting culture for incidents/ ACE's
Desirable
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Highly developed physical skills, accuracy important, manipulation of fine tools, materials
- Dexterity and accuracy
- Ability to work across sites/ departments with Hewitt Fertility Service
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge across range of procedures in fertility, underpinned by theory
- Develop specialised programmes of care, provide highly specialised advice concerning care
- Develop specialised programmes of care, provide highly specialised advice concerning care
- Organise own time and juniors, experience of generating staff rotas
Desirable
- Competent in USS or Embryo Transfer or must be willing to commence training within 6 months of commencing position
Qualifications
Essential
- RN/RM
- Mentorship in Practice/ ENB998
- Professional Knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, experience, short course-managerial training
- Registered Midwives must maintain midwifery practice hours to maintain registration
Desirable
- Nurse Independent Prescribing (V300)
- Leadership Course, eg LEO
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Fertility experience
- Implements policies and proposes changes to practice Service Improvement
- Influencing skills
- Recruits, manages and develops staff
- Deals with distressed relatives/ breaking bad news
- Ability to engage & motivate workforce
- Ability to manage time and work under pressure
- Promote local resolution to complaints and demonstrate ability to diffuse conflict
- Contribute to the development of specialist protocols
- Undertake surveys or audits as necessary
- Awareness of regulatory bodies & requirements e.g. CCG's NHSLA, CQC, NMC
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
