Clinical Unit Manager
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
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Job summary
The Clinical Unit Manager is expected to provide senior clinical leadership and supervision to a specific clinical function / department. They will be expected to directly manage and be accountable for the allocated human and physical resources for that area, maintaining and working within the allocated financial budget. The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the overall safety and management of the unit, ensuring plans are in place to maintain the provision of the service and to provide quality care.
The Clinical Unit Manager will need to provide specialist clinical knowledge and expertise in their related field. They will lead the team to provide qualitative, productive, safe evidenced-based nursing care which promotes best practice and best outcomes for patients.
**Please Note: Previous applicants need not apply.**
Main duties of the job
The role is one that is 20% clinical and 80% managerial. The post holder will work directly with their allocated staff and patients to provide a positive visible role model; influencing best practice from the clinical base; challenging, encouraging, coaching and mentoring appraisal needs of staff as they become apparent.
The Clinical Unit Manager will have authority on the patients and staffs working environment by having influence on cleanliness, medical equipment, infection control, health and safety, morale on the ward, food provision and hydration, dignity and respect for patients and staff.
The post holder will be required to monitor the workforce levels and skill mix ensuring that rosters are safe, provide efficiency and are proportionate to the dependency level of patients on his or her ward escalating any issues identified in a timely and effective manner.
The Clinical Unit Manager will act as a Designated Person for the decontamination unit located on the Urology Investigation Unit (UIU). They will be responsible for monitoring decontamination processes and ensuring that the unit is compliant with local and national guidelines. They will work closely with the decontamination Users and Operators to support service delivery and local practices. The unit manager is expected to address issues identified during inspections or audits and report them alongside the solutions quarterly to the Decontamination Group
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Date posted
18 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
434-SCC6326198-A
Job locations
Wycombe Hospital
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2TT
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Wycombe Hospital
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2TT
Employer's website
https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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