Job summary
This post holder is responsible and accountable for the management and delivery of patient care and the operational management of areas with the Outpatient DepartmentProfessional Relationships:Members of the Multidisciplinary Team working within the Outpatient DepartmentLead NurseAll disciplines of staff within the Trust Agencies outside the Trust
Main duties of the job
? To provide professional, clinical support to nursing staff and the Multidisciplinary Team within the Outpatient Department.? To provide expert clinical care, to lead, co-ordinate and act as a resource for a team of staff at Band 6 and below.? To manage and co-ordinate activities across a range of areas within the Outpatient Department.? To fulfil and maintain the operational function of the Outpatient Department.The post holder will support and deputise for the Lead Nurse of the Outpatient Department and will take responsibility/accountability for the Outpatient Department across all sites in her/his absence.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond. To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure appropriate utilisation of staff within clinical areas. According to need move staff to ensure appropriate skill mix for patient group attending individual clinical areas/clinics Ensure that resources are appropriately utilised to maximum effectiveness against workload and activity of the clinical areas. Contribute and participate towards the recruitment and retention of staff within the Outpatient Department.V3.0 (Nov 09) Ensure accidents and incidents including near misses are reported and recorded. Accept delegated responsibilities from Lead Nurse or Directorate Manager in order to assist in the overall objectives of the department. Actively participate in staff Personal Development Programmes. Be pro active in dealing with informal/formal complaints and changing practices accordingly. Co-ordinate the Outpatient Department across all sites/areas in the absence of the Lead Nurse. Ensure compliance with all Trust policies and guidelines. Be pro active and assist as required with achievement of Trust/NHS targets. Attend staff meetings and in the absence of the Lead Nurse attend senior staff meetings. Disseminate information to staff. Refer any issues that may involve counselling or disciplining of staff to the appropriate person. Actively manage sickness/absence monitoring and control. Have a responsibility for the safe management of the clinic areas and of ensuring the safety of staff and others. Liaise with the Trust Health and Safety advisor as appropriate. Report to Lead Nurse or Directorate Manager any identified actions required to ensure Health and Safety, which cannot be effected from their own resources.* The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.* The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Act as a clinical expert in the provision of support and advice to staff and members of the Multidisciplinary Team working within the Outpatient Department and other areas within the Trust. To provide expert clinical care within a range of clinical areas within the Outpatient Department.V3.0 (Nov 09) Instruct and demonstrate practical procedures. Responsible for the co-ordination of a range of clinical areas within the Outpatient Department, including planning, allocation and evaluation of work carried out by teams/individuals/self. Promote and maintain a critical, analytical approach to the management and delivery of nursing care, ensuring a responsive approach to current issues. Act in the best interests of patients, ensuring a quality service is provided at all times. Demonstrate good interpersonal/communication skills in a multidisciplinary setting. Maintain close working relationships with medical staff and other members of the Multidisciplinary Team Ensure Trust clinical procedure guidelines and policies are adhered to. Promote and maintain effective, harmonious team dynamics and structures at all times. Act as an effective change agent within a range of clinical areas within the Outpatient Department. The post holder will at all times adhere to NMCs Professional Code of Conduct.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure appropriate utilisation of staff within clinical areas. According to need move staff to ensure appropriate skill mix for patient group attending individual clinical areas/clinics Ensure that resources are appropriately utilised to maximum effectiveness against workload and activity of the clinical areas. Contribute and participate towards the recruitment and retention of staff within the Outpatient Department.V3.0 (Nov 09) Ensure accidents and incidents including near misses are reported and recorded. Accept delegated responsibilities from Lead Nurse or Directorate Manager in order to assist in the overall objectives of the department. Actively participate in staff Personal Development Programmes. Be pro active in dealing with informal/formal complaints and changing practices accordingly. Co-ordinate the Outpatient Department across all sites/areas in the absence of the Lead Nurse. Ensure compliance with all Trust policies and guidelines. Be pro active and assist as required with achievement of Trust/NHS targets. Attend staff meetings and in the absence of the Lead Nurse attend senior staff meetings. Disseminate information to staff. Refer any issues that may involve counselling or disciplining of staff to the appropriate person. Actively manage sickness/absence monitoring and control. Have a responsibility for the safe management of the clinic areas and of ensuring the safety of staff and others. Liaise with the Trust Health and Safety advisor as appropriate. Report to Lead Nurse or Directorate Manager any identified actions required to ensure Health and Safety, which cannot be effected from their own resources.* The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.* The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Act as a clinical expert in the provision of support and advice to staff and members of the Multidisciplinary Team working within the Outpatient Department and other areas within the Trust. To provide expert clinical care within a range of clinical areas within the Outpatient Department.V3.0 (Nov 09) Instruct and demonstrate practical procedures. Responsible for the co-ordination of a range of clinical areas within the Outpatient Department, including planning, allocation and evaluation of work carried out by teams/individuals/self. Promote and maintain a critical, analytical approach to the management and delivery of nursing care, ensuring a responsive approach to current issues. Act in the best interests of patients, ensuring a quality service is provided at all times. Demonstrate good interpersonal/communication skills in a multidisciplinary setting. Maintain close working relationships with medical staff and other members of the Multidisciplinary Team Ensure Trust clinical procedure guidelines and policies are adhered to. Promote and maintain effective, harmonious team dynamics and structures at all times. Act as an effective change agent within a range of clinical areas within the Outpatient Department. The post holder will at all times adhere to NMCs Professional Code of Conduct.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- ENB 998 Or equivalent
- Educated to Diploma Level
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Previous experience within Outpatient Department
- Demonstrable staff supervisory experience
- Demonstrable management experience
- Experience of working In Multidisciplinary Team
Desirable
- Evidence of Change Management
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge relevant to area of practice
- Knowledge of management of patient care within Outpatient environment
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Organisational/Delegation Skills
- Effective communicative Demonstrates confidence & assertiveness skills
- Good communication Skills
- Excellent interpersonal Skills
Evidence
Essential
- Evidence of recent Further development
- Ability to remain calm even when under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- ENB 998 Or equivalent
- Educated to Diploma Level
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Previous experience within Outpatient Department
- Demonstrable staff supervisory experience
- Demonstrable management experience
- Experience of working In Multidisciplinary Team
Desirable
- Evidence of Change Management
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge relevant to area of practice
- Knowledge of management of patient care within Outpatient environment
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Organisational/Delegation Skills
- Effective communicative Demonstrates confidence & assertiveness skills
- Good communication Skills
- Excellent interpersonal Skills
Evidence
Essential
- Evidence of recent Further development
- Ability to remain calm even when under pressure
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).
