Unit Manager - Ambulatory Care Unit - Peterborough

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Ambulatory care is an innovative way of providing a safe, patient focused, flexible, same day emergency service for appropriate patients. The service aims to prevent unnecessary hospital admission and provide a better patient's experience. Our Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU) offers easy access to early diagnostic tests, specialist staff, and review by a hospital consultant in one place.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team supporting the Consultant led Unit within the Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) directorate.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
Flexible working opportunities;
Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Date posted

22 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-U-6221824

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone to manage the Unit for a 10 month secondment period with responsibilities to include:

Being an expert clinical role model.

Managing and leading the Unit nursing staff in liaison with deputies.

Collaborative working with the Practice Development Team and operational team, including external teams, to ensure effective working relationships.

Leading by example to motivate, develop and establish a well-trained, competent workforce to deliver safe and effective care to all patients within the ward / department.

Coordinating nursing and multi professional activity within the clinical setting, ensuring that there is appropriate skill mix for the patient caseload within available resources.

Promoting and role modelling effective communication within the nursing and multi professional team, to patients, carers and visitors. Receive and report sensitive information.

Managing and promoting change and improvement.

There is more information available on the attached job description for key responsibilities of this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone to manage the Unit for a 10 month secondment period with responsibilities to include:

Being an expert clinical role model.

Managing and leading the Unit nursing staff in liaison with deputies.

Collaborative working with the Practice Development Team and operational team, including external teams, to ensure effective working relationships.

Leading by example to motivate, develop and establish a well-trained, competent workforce to deliver safe and effective care to all patients within the ward / department.

Coordinating nursing and multi professional activity within the clinical setting, ensuring that there is appropriate skill mix for the patient caseload within available resources.

Promoting and role modelling effective communication within the nursing and multi professional team, to patients, carers and visitors. Receive and report sensitive information.

Managing and promoting change and improvement.

There is more information available on the attached job description for key responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Relevant Professional Registration - NMC or equivalent
4 years post registration experience
Evidence of leadership qualities
Teaching qualification or mentorship module
Expert clinical role model who is committed to improvement of standards and patient care.

Desirable

Leadership course or qualification
Management qualification
Educated to degree level or equivalent.
ILS / ALS trained
Post registration qualification relevant to clinical speciality.

Experience

Essential

Proven management experience
Evidence of a high level of Nursing Practice. Uses evidence base practice to support patient care delivery
Evidence of being a Reflective Practitioner
Understanding of Healthcare Governance and its application

Desirable

Experience of managing teams

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstration of autonomous practice
Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Demonstrates record of achievement in changing and developing practice
Working knowledge of Trust and National Nursing initiatives

Key Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent interpersonal/ liaison skills
Evidence of continuing professional development
Highly motivated
Ability to be adaptive and work under own initiative
Ability to negotiate effectively
Innovative approach to professional issues
Change management skills
Ability to resolve conflict and motivate a team
Positive and enthusiastic attitude
Flexibility in approach
Able to be self disciplined in a demanding environment
Good sense of humour

Desirable

Evidence of networking across professional boundaries

Other

Essential

Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust Values and Behaviours

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Relevant Professional Registration - NMC or equivalent
4 years post registration experience
Evidence of leadership qualities
Teaching qualification or mentorship module
Expert clinical role model who is committed to improvement of standards and patient care.

Desirable

Leadership course or qualification
Management qualification
Educated to degree level or equivalent.
ILS / ALS trained
Post registration qualification relevant to clinical speciality.

Experience

Essential

Proven management experience
Evidence of a high level of Nursing Practice. Uses evidence base practice to support patient care delivery
Evidence of being a Reflective Practitioner
Understanding of Healthcare Governance and its application

Desirable

Experience of managing teams

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstration of autonomous practice
Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Demonstrates record of achievement in changing and developing practice
Working knowledge of Trust and National Nursing initiatives

Key Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent interpersonal/ liaison skills
Evidence of continuing professional development
Highly motivated
Ability to be adaptive and work under own initiative
Ability to negotiate effectively
Innovative approach to professional issues
Change management skills
Ability to resolve conflict and motivate a team
Positive and enthusiastic attitude
Flexibility in approach
Able to be self disciplined in a demanding environment
Good sense of humour

Desirable

Evidence of networking across professional boundaries

Other

Essential

Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust Values and Behaviours

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.