Job summary
Have you got what it takes?
- Are you a registered nurse with experience relevant to
the fields of palliative care, community services and long-term condition
management?
- Can you demonstrate experience in leading and managing
teams?
- Have you got experience of service development and
change management?
- You
must be passionate about our patients and a collaborative colleague
- Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly
committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Anns
An exciting opportunity has arisen following a review of the
leadership structure of Clinical Services.
A
new position of Deputy Head of Clinical Services has been introduced, reporting
to the Head of Clinical Services and CQC Registered Manager.
The
post holder will work within the policy framework of the hospice in the
provision of specialist palliative and supportive care by ensuring that the
work of clinical services meets the aims and objectives of the organisation
Main duties of the job
To provide senior leadership to the clinical workforce to
deliver frontline professional and operational priorities.
To support the Head of Clinical Services with the
development, delivery and monitoring of high quality, cost effective clinical
services.
Support the Head of Clinical Services to provide senior
leadership to the clinical workforce to deliver frontline professional and
operational priorities and in collaboration with the Head of Clinical Services
line manage the Nursing and AHP leads.
The Deputy Head of
Clinical Services will Promote professionalism amongst nurses and will
undertake clinical work to maintain their professional competence, authority
and credibility The Deputy Head of Clinical Services must act in accordance
with professional Codes of Conduct at all times and will contribute and work
collaboratively in line with the clinical and hospice strategy, values and
business objectives.
The Deputy Head of Clinical Services will carry out clinical,
managerial, leadership and practice development duties in accordance with
hospice policies, procedures and standards.
About us
Contract: We are pleased to be able to offer this post as a part-time permanent position
Salary: St Ann's Hospice Band 8a, Competency Based Framework, £50,952-£57,349 pro rata per annum.
Working pattern: 22.5 hours per week over 3 days.
Based at: Cross Site
Free Car Parking at both St Anns Sites
This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If youre looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.
Please contact Emma Barclay on 0161 498 3617 for an informal chat.
The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. St Anns Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and children.
Closing date: October 18, 2023
Interview date: October 26,2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
- In conjunction with the Head of Clinical Services
be accountable for the direct delivery of a
service.
- To monitor performance against local and
national Key Performance Indicators, taking
action to continually improve performance.
- Provide clinical leadership which inspires and
motivates others, empowering them to ensure
all clinical leads have the authority and support
they need to improve patient care, and to
resolve clinical issues such as discharge delays
and environmental problems
- To act as an expert resource and provide
advice on nursing care in relation to clinical
interventions, policies, service development and
delivery.
- Ensure that patient care is evidence based,
monitored and evaluated, instituting appropriate
improvement when required, in order to provide
high standards of care to all patients.
- Support and encourage multi-disciplinary
working, which focuses upon patient pathways
ensuring the smooth transition of the patient
through the care process including facilitating
the movement of patients through care settings,
to ensure patients are cared for within an
optimum time frame.
- Ensure that the hospice policy for handling
complaints is adhered to, response times are
met, and lessons are learned and disseminated
appropriately
- Manage financial resources, maintaining, at
least, a balanced position, ensuring cost
effective services are planned and organised to
maximise high quality and effective care
- Liaise with key stakeholders and external
providers of palliative care ensuring the hospice
has a high profile within the community setting
- Maintain their own professional development in
order to influence clinical service delivery
across the organisation
- Promote professionalism amongst nurses and
will undertake clinical work to maintain their
professional competence, authority and
credibility
- Actively engage in the organisational incident
reporting system and action and monitor finding
in relation to clinical service
- To support the nursing leads within the
organisation in the day to day
management of all nursing staff including
recruitment, selection and retention,
deployment training and disciplinary
matters
- Ensure daily rosters remain in budget, are
commensurate with workload and are of a
sufficient skill mix to reflect dependencies,
and any concerns brought to the attention
of the Head of Clinical Services.
- Contribute to the experience of learners
and to ensure delivery of mentorship
requirements meeting NMC standards for
nursing students.
- Ensure that an appropriate learning
environment is provided for students and
liaise with Clinical Educators to optimise
student nurse placements, to ensure good
quality education and support to all
students in the clinical area.
- Ensure that opportunities to share learning
and experience between the multi-disciplinary team are promoted to ensure
good communication and utilisation of
relevant information.
- Formulate, analyse and present
information that may be complex in
relation to service requirements to
improve efficiency and effectiveness,
communicating this to colleagues
internally and externally
- Ensure that documentation is appropriate,
accountable and defensible and remains
in line with Information Governance
policies and procedures
- To support the coordination of clinical
audit and practice research in line with the
departmental audit schedule, including
presentation of results and delivery of
action plans.
To identify gaps in current audits and
assist in the development and
implementation of new audit cycles
- To deputise for the Head of Clinical
Services / Registered Manager.
- Ensure care within your services is
consistent with the principles of
Safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act
Code of Practice (2007)
- Conduct regular data input quality audi
Job description
Job responsibilities
- In conjunction with the Head of Clinical Services
be accountable for the direct delivery of a
service.
- To monitor performance against local and
national Key Performance Indicators, taking
action to continually improve performance.
- Provide clinical leadership which inspires and
motivates others, empowering them to ensure
all clinical leads have the authority and support
they need to improve patient care, and to
resolve clinical issues such as discharge delays
and environmental problems
- To act as an expert resource and provide
advice on nursing care in relation to clinical
interventions, policies, service development and
delivery.
- Ensure that patient care is evidence based,
monitored and evaluated, instituting appropriate
improvement when required, in order to provide
high standards of care to all patients.
- Support and encourage multi-disciplinary
working, which focuses upon patient pathways
ensuring the smooth transition of the patient
through the care process including facilitating
the movement of patients through care settings,
to ensure patients are cared for within an
optimum time frame.
- Ensure that the hospice policy for handling
complaints is adhered to, response times are
met, and lessons are learned and disseminated
appropriately
- Manage financial resources, maintaining, at
least, a balanced position, ensuring cost
effective services are planned and organised to
maximise high quality and effective care
- Liaise with key stakeholders and external
providers of palliative care ensuring the hospice
has a high profile within the community setting
- Maintain their own professional development in
order to influence clinical service delivery
across the organisation
- Promote professionalism amongst nurses and
will undertake clinical work to maintain their
professional competence, authority and
credibility
- Actively engage in the organisational incident
reporting system and action and monitor finding
in relation to clinical service
- To support the nursing leads within the
organisation in the day to day
management of all nursing staff including
recruitment, selection and retention,
deployment training and disciplinary
matters
- Ensure daily rosters remain in budget, are
commensurate with workload and are of a
sufficient skill mix to reflect dependencies,
and any concerns brought to the attention
of the Head of Clinical Services.
- Contribute to the experience of learners
and to ensure delivery of mentorship
requirements meeting NMC standards for
nursing students.
- Ensure that an appropriate learning
environment is provided for students and
liaise with Clinical Educators to optimise
student nurse placements, to ensure good
quality education and support to all
students in the clinical area.
- Ensure that opportunities to share learning
and experience between the multi-disciplinary team are promoted to ensure
good communication and utilisation of
relevant information.
- Formulate, analyse and present
information that may be complex in
relation to service requirements to
improve efficiency and effectiveness,
communicating this to colleagues
internally and externally
- Ensure that documentation is appropriate,
accountable and defensible and remains
in line with Information Governance
policies and procedures
- To support the coordination of clinical
audit and practice research in line with the
departmental audit schedule, including
presentation of results and delivery of
action plans.
To identify gaps in current audits and
assist in the development and
implementation of new audit cycles
- To deputise for the Head of Clinical
Services / Registered Manager.
- Ensure care within your services is
consistent with the principles of
Safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act
Code of Practice (2007)
- Conduct regular data input quality audi
Person Specification
Deputy Head of Clinical Services
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working in a palliative care setting which meets the requirements of those with palliative care needs
- Demonstrate significant experience of working in a management position at a senior level
- Demonstrate involvement in Audit
- Demonstrate project and change management skills
- Demonstrate risk management skills
- Recruit and retain staff
- Demonstrate a strong finance/budget management skill set
- Manage a multi-disciplinary team
- Develop and implement policies
- Support individual and team development
- Achieve objectives against challenging deadlines
- Interpret national and local policy drivers and show understanding of the political environment
- Demonstrate track record of service improvement and innovation
- Demonstrate working knowledge of key regional and national initiatives impacting on palliative care delivery
- Demonstrate professional knowledge of governance, research and audit agendas
- Prioritise their workload and delegate effectively
- Use their own initiative and work independently
- Be self-motivated and have the ability to motivate others
- Demonstrate performance management skills, implementing and maintaining performance management strategies
- Empower and be inclusive in their management/ leadership style
- Demonstrate effective communication and report writing skills
- Demonstrate proven IT skills and be able to manipulate, interpret and present data
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of Care Quality Commission in order to maintain registration
- Demonstrate well developed leadership and motivational skills to facilitate working in a complex organisation
- Hold strong persuasive, negotiating and influencing skills and be politically astute
Person Specification
Deputy Head of Clinical Services
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working in a palliative care setting which meets the requirements of those with palliative care needs
- Demonstrate significant experience of working in a management position at a senior level
- Demonstrate involvement in Audit
- Demonstrate project and change management skills
- Demonstrate risk management skills
- Recruit and retain staff
- Demonstrate a strong finance/budget management skill set
- Manage a multi-disciplinary team
- Develop and implement policies
- Support individual and team development
- Achieve objectives against challenging deadlines
- Interpret national and local policy drivers and show understanding of the political environment
- Demonstrate track record of service improvement and innovation
- Demonstrate working knowledge of key regional and national initiatives impacting on palliative care delivery
- Demonstrate professional knowledge of governance, research and audit agendas
- Prioritise their workload and delegate effectively
- Use their own initiative and work independently
- Be self-motivated and have the ability to motivate others
- Demonstrate performance management skills, implementing and maintaining performance management strategies
- Empower and be inclusive in their management/ leadership style
- Demonstrate effective communication and report writing skills
- Demonstrate proven IT skills and be able to manipulate, interpret and present data
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of Care Quality Commission in order to maintain registration
- Demonstrate well developed leadership and motivational skills to facilitate working in a complex organisation
- Hold strong persuasive, negotiating and influencing skills and be politically astute
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.
