Job summary
The post holder is responsible for the clinical management of the department during the shift, including the organisation of the department activities and the management of staff and resources. The post holder will support the Lead Nurse and Matron in developing and monitoring services and the quality of care experienced by patients. The post holder should have a specialist interest in developing this new Clinical Lead role to facilitate new and innovative methods of service delivery.
Main duties of the job
To take the clinical lead role in delivering high quality care to emergency and elective paediatric patients. The clinical lead will work clinically on the ward alongside staff to support in clinical effectiveness, and service/ staff development/ improvement. The role also entails collaborative working with paediatric ED to ensure the effective, and smooth flow of patients to PAU from ED Paediatrics.
This new role will focus on the quality of developing and delivering services to ensure patient experience, and quality assurance.
To provide knowledge and guidance to all Multi-Disciplinary Team members to enable best practice within the clinical area.
To identify, devise and lead implementation of new service developments, pathways and changes to practice in the care of this patient group.
To develop the Clinical Lead role to facilitate new and innovative methods of service delivery.
To work collaboratively with the lead nurse to undertake monthly audits to enable the monitoring of quality and proactively action and implement necessary improvements to enhance patient care and experience. The post holder must deputise for the Lead Nurse in their absence.
The Clinical Lead must have a flexible working pattern to meet the demands of the service, at times covering out of hours.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Leading clinical staff, ensuring best practices and continuous development within the team.
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Collaborating with Paediatric ED for smooth patient flow.
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Leading service developments and ensuring the quality of patient care.
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Conducting audits and working with the Lead Nurse to enhance patient experience.
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Providing professional leadership and maintaining effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team.
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Ensuring compliance with policies and legislation, including safeguarding and health & safety.
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Managing resources, staff performance, and contributing to workforce planning.
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Facilitating staff education, training, and personal development.
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Deputizing for the Lead Nurse when necessary and staying up-to-date with clinical developments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Leading clinical staff, ensuring best practices and continuous development within the team.
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Collaborating with Paediatric ED for smooth patient flow.
-
Leading service developments and ensuring the quality of patient care.
-
Conducting audits and working with the Lead Nurse to enhance patient experience.
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Providing professional leadership and maintaining effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team.
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Ensuring compliance with policies and legislation, including safeguarding and health & safety.
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Managing resources, staff performance, and contributing to workforce planning.
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Facilitating staff education, training, and personal development.
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Deputizing for the Lead Nurse when necessary and staying up-to-date with clinical developments.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Paediatric Nurse
- Evidence of undertaking post-graduate study/CPD relevant to clinical specialty
- Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing
- Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Paediatric Advanced life support (EPALS) trained or a willing to work towards it.
- Proven acute nursing experience in an acute setting
- Evidence of employing extended high-level clinical skills
- Knowledge of effective people management practice
- Computer literate
- Skilled practitioner who acts as a role model
- Commitment to maintain own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal profile of competencies
Desirable
- Evidence of undertaking a Band 7 Development Course or equivalent
- Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems
Experience
Essential
- Leadership and change management experience.
- Current children's nurse experience.
- Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification.
- Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team.
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates effective skills in leadership, communication, negotiating and influencing others with safe systems of work to ensure health & safety.
- Good analytical and clinical decision-making skills.
- Able to cope with unpredictable work patterns, changing circumstances and cope with distressing or emotional circumstances .
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service in conjunction with other members of the team.
- Open minded, treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect.
- Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels.
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour.
- Enthusiasm and inspirational skills.
- Effective communication skills written and verbal.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able toprovidesafe,caring,and effectiveservices.
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Paediatric Nurse
- Evidence of undertaking post-graduate study/CPD relevant to clinical specialty
- Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing
- Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Paediatric Advanced life support (EPALS) trained or a willing to work towards it.
- Proven acute nursing experience in an acute setting
- Evidence of employing extended high-level clinical skills
- Knowledge of effective people management practice
- Computer literate
- Skilled practitioner who acts as a role model
- Commitment to maintain own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal profile of competencies
Desirable
- Evidence of undertaking a Band 7 Development Course or equivalent
- Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems
Experience
Essential
- Leadership and change management experience.
- Current children's nurse experience.
- Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification.
- Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team.
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates effective skills in leadership, communication, negotiating and influencing others with safe systems of work to ensure health & safety.
- Good analytical and clinical decision-making skills.
- Able to cope with unpredictable work patterns, changing circumstances and cope with distressing or emotional circumstances .
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service in conjunction with other members of the team.
- Open minded, treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect.
- Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels.
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour.
- Enthusiasm and inspirational skills.
- Effective communication skills written and verbal.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able toprovidesafe,caring,and effectiveservices.
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued.
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).
