Job summary
Critical Care Services are seeking experienced, professional, motivated nurses to join our team in the role of Band 7 Clinical Team manager.
Following a team restructure within Critical Care at the West Suffolk Hospital we are in a position to be able to offer the opportunity of clinical team managers to join our nursing workforce. The successful candidate(s) will have proven experience of critical care nursing at band 6 level or above with previous management experience desirable.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve supporting the Senior Lead Nurse and Operational Manager in both the leadership and daily management of the department and team, as well as having a vision for the services development and a keen interest in delivering on quality improvement initiatives. Experience of change management would be beneficial and excellent communication skills are essential. Additional responsibilities and duties are outlined in the attached Job description and personal specification.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for full details.
STAFF CAR PARKING
Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.
For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.
This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for full details.
STAFF CAR PARKING
Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.
For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.
This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Degree
- Post registration critical care course
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Up to date ALS and EPLS competence
Desirable
- Diploma/Certificate in Leadership/Management
- Masters Degree
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Clinical experience at level Band 6 or above
- Previous Departmental Management experience
- Knowledge of audit process and research based practice.
- Understanding of budget and resource management
Desirable
- Evidence of conflict management
- Practice in a changing environment
- Service Development
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Understanding of the band 7 role
- Proven organisational skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Computer/IT literate
- A vision for the development of the role
- Able to discuss knowledge surrounding current proposed developments and professional issues concerning critical care
- Ability to influence and enhance patient care
- Analytical skills and conceptual thinking
- Recruitment, Retention Interview and Appraisal skills
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Involvement in clinical effectiveness and quality improvement activities
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to deal with stressful situations
- Flexible approach to working hours and duties
- Act as a role model
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills
- Willingness to participate in the clinical team manager rota involving regular clinical and non clinical shifts
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Degree
- Post registration critical care course
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Up to date ALS and EPLS competence
Desirable
- Diploma/Certificate in Leadership/Management
- Masters Degree
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Clinical experience at level Band 6 or above
- Previous Departmental Management experience
- Knowledge of audit process and research based practice.
- Understanding of budget and resource management
Desirable
- Evidence of conflict management
- Practice in a changing environment
- Service Development
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Understanding of the band 7 role
- Proven organisational skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Computer/IT literate
- A vision for the development of the role
- Able to discuss knowledge surrounding current proposed developments and professional issues concerning critical care
- Ability to influence and enhance patient care
- Analytical skills and conceptual thinking
- Recruitment, Retention Interview and Appraisal skills
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Involvement in clinical effectiveness and quality improvement activities
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to deal with stressful situations
- Flexible approach to working hours and duties
- Act as a role model
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills
- Willingness to participate in the clinical team manager rota involving regular clinical and non clinical shifts
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).
