Job summary
We have a rare opportunity for a motivated , clinically credible and astute nurse leader to join the RLUH site as a Duty manager who oversee all activity out of hours with in the Trust.
The successful candidate will be a skilled and competent clinician able to deliver high quality evidence based care to patients yet, at the same time be able to meet the challenges of managing a busy Trust. As the most senior nurse on site overnight, you will be dealing with a wide range of clinical and organisational issues in a variety of settings.
The post offers a real opportunity for a senior nurse who wants to keep a clinical focus to their career whilst developing operationally as a manager.
As the role has a clinical component, the successful candidate will possess a wide range of practical skills and demonstrate a broad based nursing background, which would ideally include recent operational site management experience. A non-medical prescribing qualification is desirable, as are qualifications in, or extensive experience of advanced practice roles.
In return, we can offer the opportunity to refine and develop your skills in a fast-paced and diverse environment, fully supported by the Site leadership team and the wider organisation
Main duties of the job
Out of hours hospital management. including decision making about highly complex emergencies, problem solving, communication with internal and external parties. documentation and record keeping.
Resolving complaints. ensuring delivery of safe, quality care.
Patient flow. ensuring right patient, right bed. maintaining national standards.
Clinical advice and management of patients. communicating with patients family and friends.
See attached job description for full details
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page
Job description
Job responsibilities
Out of hours hospital management. including decision making about highly complex emergencies, problem solving, communication with internal and external parties, documentation and record keeping.
Resolving complaints, ensuring delivery of safe, quality care.
Patient flow. ensuring right patient, right bed, maintaining national standards.
Clinical advice and management of patients, communicating with patients family and friends.
See attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Out of hours hospital management. including decision making about highly complex emergencies, problem solving, communication with internal and external parties, documentation and record keeping.
Resolving complaints, ensuring delivery of safe, quality care.
Patient flow. ensuring right patient, right bed, maintaining national standards.
Clinical advice and management of patients, communicating with patients family and friends.
See attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Masters in Advanced Practice or able to work at masters level
- Advanced Life Support
- Clinical examination/diagnostic Masters Level
- Mentorship Qualification
Desirable
- Nurse Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Teaching and assessing skills advanced
- Experienced Nurse in Acute Ward or Department Care Area.
- Highly experienced of working in MDT.
- Experience in a leadership role ( with formal qualification desirable)
- Operational experience in an acute trust out of hours
Knowledge
Essential
- Aptitude to undertake advanced patient assessment and clinical practice and to prescribe medications under group directions.
- Computer Literate/Skills
- Manage patient flow out of hours
- Knowledge and application of current NHS issues
Skills
Essential
- Clinical Skills
- Proven ward management skills
- Ability To Work Under Pressure.
- Ability to think strategically and plan ahead.
- Excellent Written and verbal Communication Skills, including the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information.
- Demonstrate ability to prioritise.
- Ability to manage highly complex clinical situations that involve staff from all levels within an organisation, in circumstances where information is often conflicting or not fully known.
Other
Essential
- Flexible.
- Demonstrate ability to be a change agent./ Evidence of change management "Has made a difference"
- Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative.
- Able to analyse information and problem solve effectively
- Evidence of: Report writing, Presentation Skills & Negotiating Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Masters in Advanced Practice or able to work at masters level
- Advanced Life Support
- Clinical examination/diagnostic Masters Level
- Mentorship Qualification
Desirable
- Nurse Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Teaching and assessing skills advanced
- Experienced Nurse in Acute Ward or Department Care Area.
- Highly experienced of working in MDT.
- Experience in a leadership role ( with formal qualification desirable)
- Operational experience in an acute trust out of hours
Knowledge
Essential
- Aptitude to undertake advanced patient assessment and clinical practice and to prescribe medications under group directions.
- Computer Literate/Skills
- Manage patient flow out of hours
- Knowledge and application of current NHS issues
Skills
Essential
- Clinical Skills
- Proven ward management skills
- Ability To Work Under Pressure.
- Ability to think strategically and plan ahead.
- Excellent Written and verbal Communication Skills, including the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information.
- Demonstrate ability to prioritise.
- Ability to manage highly complex clinical situations that involve staff from all levels within an organisation, in circumstances where information is often conflicting or not fully known.
Other
Essential
- Flexible.
- Demonstrate ability to be a change agent./ Evidence of change management "Has made a difference"
- Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative.
- Able to analyse information and problem solve effectively
- Evidence of: Report writing, Presentation Skills & Negotiating Skills
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).
