Job summary
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The post holder will be a senior member of the team in the capacity of Clinical Coordinator and will provide support and advice alongside effective leadership to a specified clinical team. This will be demonstrated by ensuring the provision of high quality safe and effective care. In addition, the post holder will provide direct clinical nursing care and leadership in the absence of the Ward Matron
Main duties of the job
Provides leadership and direction to the nursing team to assure all staff fulfill their roles effectively. Actively participates in appraisal, training, facilitation, professional development planning and clinical supervision to support growth and development of team and self-ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care. To actively engage in all aspects of clinical governance, participate in audits, research and change projects to improve quality and operational service. Resolve conflict using a range of problem solving styles. Provide senior nursing leadership in the absence of the Ward Matron. Improve practice and policies by means of audit standards within the department. Organise, co-ordinate and monitor all educational and staff development activities and meetings in collaboration with the Ward Matron and other team members. Demonstration of regular formal evaluation of the team and being able to make changes were appropriate to improve quality. Monitor patient and family satisfaction.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in the development of guidelines and protocols identifying specific structure with research and evidence based rationale. Influence the development of new services and quality improvement programmes delivering a patient centered style of practice that promotes and reflects the values of the Trust. Independently deliver patient care to a defined group of patients from multicultural backgrounds and spanning all age ranges. Adhere to The Code (NMC 2008) maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. participate in the departments recruitment and retention in conjunction with the Matron. Pursues both formal and informal concerns raised by patients and their families and ensures these are resolved efficiently and effectively. Ensures Nursing Staff have adequate support to enable them to focus on their core responsibilities of patient care.
Control of Infection
Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
To be accountable for implementation of The Health Act 2006 Code of Practice for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infection within own department/area of responsibility.
Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that he/she is responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Communication and Working Relationships
To secure and assure the highest standards of clinical care by providing leadership to the professional and direct care staff within departments for which the post holder is accountable.
To ensure the professional development of staff including education and training of pre and post registered staff within the wards for which the post holder is accountable.
Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters overcoming any differences in communication between the people involved.
The most challenging part of the job
To lead and develop a continually changing service, ensuring the provision of a quality focused seamless service for patients whilst ensuring a safe and secure working environment for staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in the development of guidelines and protocols identifying specific structure with research and evidence based rationale. Influence the development of new services and quality improvement programmes delivering a patient centered style of practice that promotes and reflects the values of the Trust. Independently deliver patient care to a defined group of patients from multicultural backgrounds and spanning all age ranges. Adhere to The Code (NMC 2008) maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. participate in the departments recruitment and retention in conjunction with the Matron. Pursues both formal and informal concerns raised by patients and their families and ensures these are resolved efficiently and effectively. Ensures Nursing Staff have adequate support to enable them to focus on their core responsibilities of patient care.
Control of Infection
Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
To be accountable for implementation of The Health Act 2006 Code of Practice for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infection within own department/area of responsibility.
Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that he/she is responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Communication and Working Relationships
To secure and assure the highest standards of clinical care by providing leadership to the professional and direct care staff within departments for which the post holder is accountable.
To ensure the professional development of staff including education and training of pre and post registered staff within the wards for which the post holder is accountable.
Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters overcoming any differences in communication between the people involved.
The most challenging part of the job
To lead and develop a continually changing service, ensuring the provision of a quality focused seamless service for patients whilst ensuring a safe and secure working environment for staff.
Person Specification
cardiology
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification
Desirable
- First level Degree Leadership Development Course (must complete if appointed) IT literate
Experience
Essential
- A respected professional and experienced nurse.
Desirable
- Clinical audit Risk Assessment reporting Staff Appraisals Attendance monitoring experience Managing complaints (early adopter). Essence of Care benchmarking
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to think analytically and apply problem solving techniques Organisational decision making skills. Able to exercise sound judgement. Ability to plan and manage work by setting objectives and priorities. Ability to motivate others Awareness of Trust objectives Change management experience
Desirable
disposition
Essential
- Professionally influential with good negotiation skills. Ability to work across disciplines and be an effective team member. Ability to achieve high levels of commitment from staff around them. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A creative thinker. Has flexibility and commitment. Good presentation skills.
Desirable
- Experience of managing change.
Person Specification
cardiology
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification
Desirable
- First level Degree Leadership Development Course (must complete if appointed) IT literate
Experience
Essential
- A respected professional and experienced nurse.
Desirable
- Clinical audit Risk Assessment reporting Staff Appraisals Attendance monitoring experience Managing complaints (early adopter). Essence of Care benchmarking
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to think analytically and apply problem solving techniques Organisational decision making skills. Able to exercise sound judgement. Ability to plan and manage work by setting objectives and priorities. Ability to motivate others Awareness of Trust objectives Change management experience
Desirable
disposition
Essential
- Professionally influential with good negotiation skills. Ability to work across disciplines and be an effective team member. Ability to achieve high levels of commitment from staff around them. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A creative thinker. Has flexibility and commitment. Good presentation skills.
Desirable
- Experience of managing change.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
