Paediatric Outpatients Manager

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and forward thinking Nurse who is looking for a new challenge to lead through improvement, influence practice and initiate a positive change culture within Paediatric Outpatients Services within WLCH at Imperial.

The successful applicant must be a driven individual with focused on delivering patient centred care with a commitment to providing a quality service that is responsive to the changing needs of the children and young people accessing the service. Understanding the need for change you must be flexible, open and be able to build and motivate your team.

Your role will include all aspects of the management of the outpatient clinics at St Marys and Hammersmith Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the flow, productivity and patient experience is closely managed and will have line management responsibility for a team of nurses, health care assistants and phlebotomy. As the Manager you will also be required to work closely the wider multi-disciplinary team.

A varied and wide nursing knowledge base and clinical experience is essential. An ability to use your nursing expertise to promote safe, evidence based complex care pathways is essential alongside proven strong leadership skills. The ability to adapt to ever changing clinical situations will be key to your success.

In conjunction with the roles above you will be responsible for ensuring there are robust transition pathways from children's to adult services through working closely with nursing and medical team.

Main duties of the job

  • To oversee the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and careers.
  • Be responsible for the day to day operational functioning and clinical requirements of the area.
  • To be a visible leader working cross site clinically 50%. Demonstrate excellent role modelling for a team of nursing and support staff creating a positive culture adhering to our values.
  • Develop patient care pathways and service delivery improvement in collaboration with senior nursing and management teams within WLCH.
  • Assist Matron and Educators with identifying and implementing practice development for staff within the area.
  • Ensure staffing and care delivery is in accordance with Trust and NMC codes of conduct.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Date posted

10 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-1307

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Children's Nurse, NMC Registration
  • Education to degree level or equivalent
  • Mentorship/SSSA qualification

Desirable

  • Management training/course

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience within Paediatrics at Band 6 level
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Experience working within an MDT
  • Experience of leading within a clinical setting

Desirable

  • Knowledge of HR policies and processes for managing staff
  • Experience of implementing change

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

  • Effective leadership skills
  • Organisation and management skills. Able to prioritise.
  • Ability to manage change
  • IT Skills

Desirable

  • Specialist skills/knowledge relevant to clinic specialities
Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Children's Nurse, NMC Registration
  • Education to degree level or equivalent
  • Mentorship/SSSA qualification

Desirable

  • Management training/course

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience within Paediatrics at Band 6 level
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Experience working within an MDT
  • Experience of leading within a clinical setting

Desirable

  • Knowledge of HR policies and processes for managing staff
  • Experience of implementing change

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

  • Effective leadership skills
  • Organisation and management skills. Able to prioritise.
  • Ability to manage change
  • IT Skills

Desirable

  • Specialist skills/knowledge relevant to clinic specialities

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Natasha Macleod

natasha.macleod1@nhs.net

Date posted

10 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-1307

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY


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