Job summary
Band 7 Clinical Improvement Lead Integrated Medicine and Patient Flow
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Improvement Lead to be appointed within the Division.
The posts will work closely with the Divisional Director of Nursing, Assistant Directors of Nursing, Matrons, Divisional Governance Lead and Ward Managers, in this role you will have the opportunity to support/lead improvement in a number of key areas including:
Upskilling our workforce ensuring confidence & competence
Managing The Deteriorating Patient
- Pressure ulcers in the Trust Collaborative
- Falls
- MCA/DoLS/Learning Disabilities & Mental Health Safeguarding
- Infection Prevention
- Nutrition and hydration
Applicants must be able to demonstrate experience of having worked as a Band 7 and shown a commitment to improving patient care
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead, and support the development and delivery of systems, processes and education to promote continuous improvement in quality and service delivery, with an emphasis on reducing harm, improving patient experience and enhancing efficiency.
- Develop effective networks with PD teams to influence practice and policy both internal and external to division.
- Network extensively divisionally, corporately and trust-wide to share best practice, and develop key contacts to facilitate partnership working and multi professional care delivery through collaborative practice.
Main duties of the job
The posts will work closely with the Divisional Director of Nursing, Assistant Directors of Nursing, Matrons, Divisional Governance Lead and Ward Managers, in this role you will have the opportunity to support/lead improvement in a number of key areas including:
- The Deteriorating Patient
- Pressure ulcers in the Trust Collaborative
- Falls
- MCA/DoLS/Learning Disabilities & Mental Health Safeguarding
- Infection Prevention
- Nutrition
Applicants must be able to demonstrate experience of having worked as a Band 7 and shown a commitment to improving patient care
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead, and support the development and delivery of systems, processes and education to promote continuous improvement in quality and service delivery, with an emphasis on reducing harm, improving patient experience and enhancing efficiency.
- Develop effective networks with PD teams to influence practice and policy both internal and external to division.
- Network extensively divisionally, corporately and trust-wide to share best practice, and develop key contacts to facilitate partnership working and multi professional care delivery through collaborative practice.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice
- Able to influence and communicate at a senior level
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The posts will work closely with the Divisional Director of Nursing, Assistant Directors of Nursing, Matrons, Divisional Governance Lead and Ward Managers, in this role you will have the opportunity to support/lead improvement in a number of key areas including:
Upskilling our workforce ensuring confidence and competence
Managing The Deteriorating Patient
- Pressure ulcers in the Trust Collaborative
- Falls
- MCA/DoLS/Learning Disabilities & Mental Health Safeguarding
- Infection Prevention
- Nutrition
Applicants must be able to demonstrate experience of having worked as a Band 7 and shown a commitment to improving patient care
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead, and support the development and delivery of systems, processes and education to promote continuous improvement in quality and service delivery, with an emphasis on reducing harm, improving patient experience and enhancing efficiency.
- Develop effective networks with PD teams to influence practice and policy both internal and external to division.
- Network extensively divisionally, corporately and trust-wide to share best practice, and develop key contacts to facilitate partnership working and multi professional care delivery through collaborative practice.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice
- Able to influence and communicate at a senior level
For more information on the role please contact Amanda Singleton ADDON 01253954351
Job description
Job responsibilities
The posts will work closely with the Divisional Director of Nursing, Assistant Directors of Nursing, Matrons, Divisional Governance Lead and Ward Managers, in this role you will have the opportunity to support/lead improvement in a number of key areas including:
Upskilling our workforce ensuring confidence and competence
Managing The Deteriorating Patient
- Pressure ulcers in the Trust Collaborative
- Falls
- MCA/DoLS/Learning Disabilities & Mental Health Safeguarding
- Infection Prevention
- Nutrition
Applicants must be able to demonstrate experience of having worked as a Band 7 and shown a commitment to improving patient care
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead, and support the development and delivery of systems, processes and education to promote continuous improvement in quality and service delivery, with an emphasis on reducing harm, improving patient experience and enhancing efficiency.
- Develop effective networks with PD teams to influence practice and policy both internal and external to division.
- Network extensively divisionally, corporately and trust-wide to share best practice, and develop key contacts to facilitate partnership working and multi professional care delivery through collaborative practice.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice
- Able to influence and communicate at a senior level
For more information on the role please contact Amanda Singleton ADDON 01253954351
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- 1st Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Masters Degree
Experience
Essential
- Substantive management and leadership experience
- Experience of working in Acute Medicine
- Experience of working with external agencies
- Demonstrate understanding of Health Policy
- Experience of Service Improvement
Desirable
- Experience of Research/Audit
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to set priorities
- Leadership skills
- Team Player
- Assertive
- Strategic Thinker & Decision Maker
- IT Literate
- Highly motivated
- Good communicator and negotiator
- Flexible
- Able to gain trust and confidence of others
- Influencing Skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Able to influence and communicate at a senior level
- Enthusiastic
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Health Policy and Professional Nursing Agenda
- Venepuncture/Cannulation
- Basic Life Support
- Demonstrates key behaviours expected of "Blackpool Way" manager
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- 1st Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Masters Degree
Experience
Essential
- Substantive management and leadership experience
- Experience of working in Acute Medicine
- Experience of working with external agencies
- Demonstrate understanding of Health Policy
- Experience of Service Improvement
Desirable
- Experience of Research/Audit
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to set priorities
- Leadership skills
- Team Player
- Assertive
- Strategic Thinker & Decision Maker
- IT Literate
- Highly motivated
- Good communicator and negotiator
- Flexible
- Able to gain trust and confidence of others
- Influencing Skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Able to influence and communicate at a senior level
- Enthusiastic
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Health Policy and Professional Nursing Agenda
- Venepuncture/Cannulation
- Basic Life Support
- Demonstrates key behaviours expected of "Blackpool Way" manager
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).
