Deputy Childrens Clinic Lead

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

22.5 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Deputy Clinic manager in Childrens Out-patients at Rotherham hospital, this will be a job share with the current Deputy. The Deputy manager will act as a role model, demonstrating high standards of care providing clinical support and leadership to the staff in the team. The deputy manager will provide support to the Childrens matron in managing, leading and developing the service

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Clinic Manager will be responsible for the assessment of patients care needs and the supervision of junior colleagues, planning nurse led clinics, supporting the Childrens matron to ensure clinic runs effectively. Ensuring a smooth patient journey, including patient safety, managing any concerns and liaising with outside agencies and other department.

Main DutieThe Deputy Clinic Manager will be responsible for the assessment of patients care needs and the supervision of junior colleagues, planning nurse led clinics, supporting the Childrens matron to ensure clinic runs effectively. Ensuring a smooth patient journey, including patient safety, managing any concerns and liaising with outside agencies and other department.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

06 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-07-066

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Sound evidence of clinical ability.
Awareness of professional responsibilities
Articulates understanding of prioritising clinical issues.
Articulates understanding of primary care
Articulates understanding of N.M.C Code of Professional Conduct,
Demonstrates awareness of current legislation relating to children in primary and secondary care
Able to make judgements based on evidence based practice and translate this for use in the clinical team environment
Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources.

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Childrens Nurse
Mentoring qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Experience

Essential

Experience of childrens nursing for two years post qualification
Working in a clinic environment
Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience
Evidence of safe guarding experience
Mentoring of students

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Sound evidence of clinical ability.
Awareness of professional responsibilities
Articulates understanding of prioritising clinical issues.
Articulates understanding of primary care
Articulates understanding of N.M.C Code of Professional Conduct,
Demonstrates awareness of current legislation relating to children in primary and secondary care
Able to make judgements based on evidence based practice and translate this for use in the clinical team environment
Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources.

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Childrens Nurse
Mentoring qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Experience

Essential

Experience of childrens nursing for two years post qualification
Working in a clinic environment
Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience
Evidence of safe guarding experience
Mentoring of students

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.