Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiasticnurse to the role of paediatric manager for our inpatient area, community, outpatients and child development centre
The paediatric manager will play an essential role in the patient's journey.
The post holder will work in partnership with the Clinical Leads and deputies on the children's ward, community outpatients and child development centre to ensure that high standards of nursing care are provided at all times.
To apply for this post, you will need to be a strong leader, who can manage an established multi-disciplinary staff group. You need to be passionate and committed to delivering high standards of care; and need to ensure that all the people use our services have a positive experience.
The post holder will be a full time band 7 supervisory manager working Monday to Friday but may occasionally need to work clinically when the service dictates.
Main duties of the job
As an experienced Children's Nurse, the post holder will manage a team of Nurses and Advanced Health Care Assistants. You will be responsible for overseeing the successful day-to-day running of the ward, community, outpatients and child development centre.
The post holder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the Nursing Teams by providing education, best practice guidance and support and ensuring effective management of the patient.
About us
We're a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people.
We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values; kindness, courage and respect.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
Should we receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the safe and effective management of patients in our inpatient ward areas, community, outpatients and child development centre
Lead and manage personnel providing opportunities for staff development, which meets the identified core needs of the paedaitric areas through empowerment and progression planning.
Implement a robust system of performance management to ensure all staff undergoes training and development to meet core skills.
Demonstrate through clinical practice the required role model for all staff grades.
Adhere to and facilitate Trust Risk Management Strategy at local level.
Maintain and monitor departmental budget through effective resource management systems with the support from the MDT
Ensure self and staff adhere to Trust/Ward professional development programmes.
Ensure staff participation in Trust events and follow up action plans to implement effective change management on the unit.
Ensure staff participation in service developments.
Manage staff performance ensuring high clinical standards are maintained utilising review systems such as appraisal and professional development plans which reflect competencies.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the safe and effective management of patients in our inpatient ward areas, community, outpatients and child development centre
Lead and manage personnel providing opportunities for staff development, which meets the identified core needs of the paedaitric areas through empowerment and progression planning.
Implement a robust system of performance management to ensure all staff undergoes training and development to meet core skills.
Demonstrate through clinical practice the required role model for all staff grades.
Adhere to and facilitate Trust Risk Management Strategy at local level.
Maintain and monitor departmental budget through effective resource management systems with the support from the MDT
Ensure self and staff adhere to Trust/Ward professional development programmes.
Ensure staff participation in Trust events and follow up action plans to implement effective change management on the unit.
Ensure staff participation in service developments.
Manage staff performance ensuring high clinical standards are maintained utilising review systems such as appraisal and professional development plans which reflect competencies.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Person Specification
Educations and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Sick Children's Nurse/RN(Child) currently validated on the NMC register
- Masters or First Level degree (HEI 6) or ? significant demonstrable experience in nursing practice.
- Relevant specialist post basic education e.g A&E Course, Leadership Course/diploma preferably at degree level
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support provider
Desirable
- Evidence of postgraduate academic study
occupational experience and abilities
Essential
- Extensive demonstrable experience at a senior level in a paedatric environment
- Evidence of problem solving and decision making and implementing change
- Experience and the ability to manage clinical risk and healthcare governance
- Evidence of commitment to personal development
Person Specification
Educations and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Sick Children's Nurse/RN(Child) currently validated on the NMC register
- Masters or First Level degree (HEI 6) or ? significant demonstrable experience in nursing practice.
- Relevant specialist post basic education e.g A&E Course, Leadership Course/diploma preferably at degree level
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support provider
Desirable
- Evidence of postgraduate academic study
occupational experience and abilities
Essential
- Extensive demonstrable experience at a senior level in a paedatric environment
- Evidence of problem solving and decision making and implementing change
- Experience and the ability to manage clinical risk and healthcare governance
- Evidence of commitment to personal development
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
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).
