Job summary
The Ophthalmology Team at RLI are looking to recruit a Band 6 Clinical Leader. As the successful candidate you will need to be motivated towards developing and maintaining standards within the nursing team to promote high quality patient care. You will be expected to support the team and Department Manager through future service redesign based on the Better Care Together programme and service developments that continue to improve a patient centred service.
You will need to have experience within ophthalmology and an appreciation for the Trust vision and commitment to patient focused care. Also experience in staff management would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as a effective team leader, providing support and guidance for the wider nursing team whilst actively looking to improve the service to provide high quality patient focused care.
As Clinical Lead, you will be responsible for the daily coordinating of both doctor and nurse lead clinics to ensure safe and effect patient flow through the Ophthalmology Department. You will also need to have an open mind and positive outlook in developing team skills and knowledge.
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- 1st level registered nurse.
- Post graduate qualification in the clinical speciality
- Mentoring / assessing Qualificationj.
Desirable
- Recent leadership development or qualification willingness to work towards a leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent relevant experience at senior level within the speciality.
- Understanding of the setting and monitoring of standards.
- Evidence of teaching and developing staff.
- Undertaken Staff appraisal in current post
Desirable
- Experience in managing change.
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable appropriate/ specific clinical skills to designated area
- Ability to prioritise and demonstrate time management and organisational skills in managing self and others
- Demonstrate people management skills including- Conflict and problem solving
- Ensures that own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintain quality
Desirable
- People management - sickness management / absence management.
- Health and Safety awareness - risk assessments, COSHH etc.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- 1st level registered nurse.
- Post graduate qualification in the clinical speciality
- Mentoring / assessing Qualificationj.
Desirable
- Recent leadership development or qualification willingness to work towards a leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Recent relevant experience at senior level within the speciality.
- Understanding of the setting and monitoring of standards.
- Evidence of teaching and developing staff.
- Undertaken Staff appraisal in current post
Desirable
- Experience in managing change.
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable appropriate/ specific clinical skills to designated area
- Ability to prioritise and demonstrate time management and organisational skills in managing self and others
- Demonstrate people management skills including- Conflict and problem solving
- Ensures that own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintain quality
Desirable
- People management - sickness management / absence management.
- Health and Safety awareness - risk assessments, COSHH etc.
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).
