Deputy Manager/ Sister - Endoscopy Unit

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Co-ordination of the ward/department on a day to day basis including planning, allocation and evaluation of work carried out by teams or individuals and self.

Provide specialist knowledge to all Nursing staff on the ward/ department

Will promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of nursing care ensuring that the ward/ department environment is responsive to current issues.

In support of the ward/ department manager will assist in the review and update of procedures and protocols relating to the care of patients.

Develop methods for identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of patient care through facilitation of best practice and clinical benchmarking.

Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients/clients.

Explore and undertake expanded practice to optimise patient care as required within specialist area, in accordance with Trust policies.

MANAGEGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Exercise effective leadership acting as an exemplary role model for the ward/department team.Support the ward/ department manager in maintaining adequate staff cover and skill mix on the ward through effective use of staffing rotas

Ensure effective communication with patients and their carers.

Liaise with nursing, medical and allied health professional colleagues to ensure that all facets of the patients` care are covered.

Ensure that the ward participates in maintaining standards relating to clinical governance.Support the implementation of risk management policies within the ward/department, including the development of action plans to address identified risks.

Ensure effective communication with relatives, community nursing staff, other hospitals and local agencies to facilitate the smooth transfer and after-care of patients/clients

In support of the ward/ department manager ensures outcomes and action plans from patient complaints are implemented and monitored.

Ensure staff compliance with mandatory training and help maintain current records.

In conjunction with the ward/ department manager will ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures.

Assist in monitoring and managing staff sickness/absence following the Trust guidelines, and liaise with the manager or Matron as necessary.

Participate in recruitment and selection of staff within the nursing team ensuring appropriate policies are adhered to.

Support the implementation of the Trusts Human Resources Strategy including the principles of Improving Working Lives.

Monitor performance of staff that are identified by the ward/ department manager, ensuring that learning needs are identified through personal development plans, appraisal systems and supervised practice

In conjunction with the ward/ department manager contribute to planning, monitoring and control of resources.

Contribute to nursing developments within the ward/department via appropriate forums as required

Deputises for the ward/ department manager in his/her absence

EDUCATION RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the ward/ department manager in identifying staff training and development needs via personal development plans

Contributes to the dissemination of information from individuals undertaking professional development to the ward department team, patients and carers; inclusive of the link nurse network

Collaborate with the clinical practice facilitators to develop and promote an effective and responsive clinical learning environment

Ensure that nursing care is wherever possible is evidence based. Encourage and initiate nursing audit and research, assisting with the implementation of findings Oct 2019 where appropriate.

Contribute to the development of competency based training packages for use within the ward/department; inclusive of preceptorship, pre and post registration nurses

Act as a mentor for all pre and post registration nurses and health care assistants.PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Act at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust and safeguards the wellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives.

Act always in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Guidance documents and maintain active status on NMC Register.

Take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge.

Identify objectives within a PDP that support the delivery of high standards of clinical care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
• Post registration qualification in speciality

Desirable

• 1st level degree
• Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of management experience
• Evidence of change management
• Application of evidence based practice
• Evidence of developing high standards of patient care
• Lead role in education of staff and patients

Knowledge

Essential

• Application of current nursing issues and healthcare governance

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in changing environments
• Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing

Other

Essential

• Supportive of colleagues
• High level of personal and professional credibility
• Well motivated

Knowledge

Essential

• Application of current nursing issues and healthcare governance

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Prescot Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)