Unit Manager - Medical Infusion Suite

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Community Medicine Directorate where we are looking to recruit a full time Senior Sister/Lead Nurse for Medical Infusion Suite (MIS) An outpatient service that currently includes The Outpatient Parenteral Outpatient Parental Antibiotics Therapies Service (OPAT).

The role will also includes interim management responsibilities for a small team of nursing staff in the Clinical Immunology Service.

We are looking to recruit a caring, empathetic, enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion to improve the lives of our patients.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced nurse to develop their skills further as they will be part of the service redesign for the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.

Main duties of the job

MIS and OPAT are currently based at Sandwell Health Campus Monday - Friday and MMUH on Saturdays and Sundays , operating between 08:00 and 18:00 over 7 days per week including bank holidays and weekends and shifts will reflect operating hours.

The successful candidate will be focusing on the already established team on MIS and must act as a role model for all. The service provides IV infusions for acute inpatients and community patients. For MIS to be a centre of excellence service the candidate will work closely with the operational team on development projects.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate clinical leadership and management skills with a drive to enhance and improve the quality of care.

You will need to have the following key skills to take on this challenge:

• Excellent leadership, communication and motivational skills.
• The ability to work on your own initiative, prioritise care, meet deadlines, and problem solve in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge and experience of Biologics infusions and antimicrobial infusions.
• The ability to proactively maintain and improve quality and safety standards.
• The ability to effectively manage patient flow.
• The ability to effectively manage a roster
• The ability to manage a budget

Candidates should have proven band 6 or above level ,Team leader experience. Additional leadership qualifications/equivalent experience would be beneficial however this is not essential to your application as full training will be provided.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Hallam Street

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Hallam Street

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ

Employer's website

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

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