Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for you to join our dynamic, patient focused and friendly Urology Outpatient Departments across ELHT. This is an exciting time in our departments as we are developing our services further including expansion. You will be involved in the planning and organisation of this service.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate strong and compassionate leadership qualities and have a passion for improving the patient experience in addition to having a sound clinical knowledge base. They will possess well developed communication skills that will be used to engage, inspire and motivate both staff and patients in the clinical Outpatient area. Good time management skills are essential, as is the ability to prioritise your workload
This post is temporary for 12 months.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
? Participate in the overall management of the Department in conjunction with the Department manager.
? Ensure that Trust policies, procedures and SOP's are adhered to at department level.
? Deputise for the Department Manager as required.
? Ensure effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
? Compile duty rotas for nursing staff with attention to efficient and effective skill mix.
? Be responsible for co-ordinating holiday leave, study leave and training in consulation with lead nurse.
? Contribute to the investigation of complaints from patients, relatives, other staff and members of the public in accordance with Trust policy..
? Act as a resource for other Unit personnel, providing advice, nursing expertise and specialist knowledge as required.
? Participate with the recruitment and selection of staff in liaison with the Department Manager.
? Assist the Department Manager in formulating a programme of appraisal for staff with provision of individualised training and development plan
? Take the lead in education and training of pre and post registered students including preceptorship of newly qualified staff, cadets and Health Care Assistants undertaking NVQ training.
? To take the lead in staff appraisals.
? Participate in the management provision of leadership experience and expertise on the Department.
? Assist to provide a good learning environment
? Actively encourage continuous development of nurses.
About us
We are committed to delivering the best possible healthcare services to the local population while ensuring the future viability of our services. This will be achieved by continually improving the productivity and efficiency of services. Our core focus has enabled demonstrable improvement in our key access, quality and performance indicators.
At ELHT our objectives are to:
- Put safety and quality at the heart of everything we do
- Invest in and develop our workforce
- Work with key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships
- Encourage innovation and pathway reform, and deliver best practice
Our values are:
- Put patients first
- Respect the individual
- Act with integrity
- Serve the community
- Promote positive change
Our behaviour framework
- We're looking for people who want to make a positive difference. You'll make it happen bytaking responsibility, building trust and respect and working togetherto deliverexcellenceto our service users.Where we can, we also like tokeep things simpleso that we all contribute to making ELHT an effective, positive and rewarding place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties
The post holder is expected to:
Participate in the overall management of the Department in conjunction with the Department manager.
Take the lead for education and training of ward staff.
In co-ordination with the Department Manager promotes delivery of high quality research based nursing care.
Participate in the implementation and monitoring of programmes of care.
Responsible for promoting effective and efficient utilisation of available resources.
To facilitate an environment conducive to learning and professional development.
Ensure that Trust policies, procedures and SOPs are adhered to at department level.
Act in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Code of Conduct (NMC)
Deputise for the Department Manager as required.
Management:
The post holder is expected to:
Ensure effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Compile duty rotas for nursing staff with attention to efficient and effective skill mix.
Be responsible for co-ordinating holiday leave, study leave and training in consulation with lead nurse.
contribute to the investigation of complaints from patients, relatives, other staff and members of the public in accordance with Trust policy.
Ensure the correct handling, storage, maintenance and utilisation of drugs, equipment and supplies.
As a senior nurse on the unit advise staff in the absence of the Department Manager.
Be responsible for ensuring that standards in the clinical area are in keeping with the NMC Code of Conduct.
Participate in departmental and professional group meetings as required, and lead on other groups as directed by the Ward Manager.
Professional:
The post holder is expected to:
Act as a resource for other Unit personnel, providing advice, nursing expertise and specialist knowledge as required.
Be responsible for maintaining his/her own professional status and ensuring that the NMCs requirements for registration are adhered to.
Participate in the Trust delivery of Essence of Care, Saving Lives Program and High Quality for all, (Lord Darzi, June 2008)
Personnel:
The post holder is expected to:
Participate with the recruitment and selection of staff in liaison with the Department Manager.
Assist the Department Manager in formulating a programme of appraisal for staff with provision of individualised training and development pla
Education & Training:
The post holder is expected to:
Take the lead in education and training of pre and post registered students including preceptorship of newly qualified staff, cadets and Health Care Assistants undertaking NVQ training.
To take the lead in staff appraisals.
Participate in the management provision of leadership experience and expertise on the Department.
Be responsible for pursuing his/her own professional development.
Assist with the development and up-dating of patient education and health promotion programmes for patients/relatives/carers.
Assist to provide a good learning environment for both pre and post registration nurses, NVQ candidates and other learners.
Actively encourage continuous development of nurses, providing suitable learning opportunities on the ward.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties
The post holder is expected to:
Participate in the overall management of the Department in conjunction with the Department manager.
Take the lead for education and training of ward staff.
In co-ordination with the Department Manager promotes delivery of high quality research based nursing care.
Participate in the implementation and monitoring of programmes of care.
Responsible for promoting effective and efficient utilisation of available resources.
To facilitate an environment conducive to learning and professional development.
Ensure that Trust policies, procedures and SOPs are adhered to at department level.
Act in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Code of Conduct (NMC)
Deputise for the Department Manager as required.
Management:
The post holder is expected to:
Ensure effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Compile duty rotas for nursing staff with attention to efficient and effective skill mix.
Be responsible for co-ordinating holiday leave, study leave and training in consulation with lead nurse.
contribute to the investigation of complaints from patients, relatives, other staff and members of the public in accordance with Trust policy.
Ensure the correct handling, storage, maintenance and utilisation of drugs, equipment and supplies.
As a senior nurse on the unit advise staff in the absence of the Department Manager.
Be responsible for ensuring that standards in the clinical area are in keeping with the NMC Code of Conduct.
Participate in departmental and professional group meetings as required, and lead on other groups as directed by the Ward Manager.
Professional:
The post holder is expected to:
Act as a resource for other Unit personnel, providing advice, nursing expertise and specialist knowledge as required.
Be responsible for maintaining his/her own professional status and ensuring that the NMCs requirements for registration are adhered to.
Participate in the Trust delivery of Essence of Care, Saving Lives Program and High Quality for all, (Lord Darzi, June 2008)
Personnel:
The post holder is expected to:
Participate with the recruitment and selection of staff in liaison with the Department Manager.
Assist the Department Manager in formulating a programme of appraisal for staff with provision of individualised training and development pla
Education & Training:
The post holder is expected to:
Take the lead in education and training of pre and post registered students including preceptorship of newly qualified staff, cadets and Health Care Assistants undertaking NVQ training.
To take the lead in staff appraisals.
Participate in the management provision of leadership experience and expertise on the Department.
Be responsible for pursuing his/her own professional development.
Assist with the development and up-dating of patient education and health promotion programmes for patients/relatives/carers.
Assist to provide a good learning environment for both pre and post registration nurses, NVQ candidates and other learners.
Actively encourage continuous development of nurses, providing suitable learning opportunities on the ward.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- 1st or 2nd level registered nurse
- previous outpatient or urology experience
- evidence of management experience/ courses
- Proven leadership and organisational skills.
- Ability to deal competently with conflict and complaints
Desirable
- evidence of leadership
- conflict management
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- 1st or 2nd level registered nurse
- previous outpatient or urology experience
- evidence of management experience/ courses
- Proven leadership and organisational skills.
- Ability to deal competently with conflict and complaints
Desirable
- evidence of leadership
- conflict management
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).
