Job summary
Endoscopy Unit is based over two sites within our trust; it is an acute diagnostic and treatment department which provides treatment for a range of in and outpatients, with a team of 10 Consultants. The unit manager role is essential for the effective management and nursing leadership. The unit manager will have responsibility of managerial and professional accountability and ensure the quality of care delivered is effective.
The interview date for this position is yet to be confirmed.
Main duties of the job
To ensure optimum use of staff so that standards of care and safety are not compromised
The post holder will ensure that Governance Processes at ward level assure the quality of care delivered to patients
To monitor Sickness and Absence at Ward level and work closely with Matron
To efficiently manage the resources allocated to the ward and identify options for cost improvements and support and monitor their implementation
To investigate an untoward incident/complaint thoroughly.
To create a climate conducive to the practice of a high standard of care, ensuring the safety and well being of staff, patients and visitors to the ward, especially in relation to Health & Safety
To participate with the Matron in the recruitment, orientation, development and any other personnel issues related to staff as required.
Ensure that all staff know, adhere to and have access to all Unit and Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
To be responsible for ensuring the annual appraisal of all ward staff in order to implement professional and organisational targets, review performance and identify training and development needs.
To be responsible for implementing strategies which enable quality targets to be met utilising recognised audit tools.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To ensure optimum use of staff so that standards of care and safety are not compromised.
To establish effective communication systems so that all staff can practice in an informed and professional manner.
The post holder will ensure that Governance Processes at ward level assure the quality of care delivered to patients.
To work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to maximise best use of resources, monitoring of patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.
To monitor Sickness and Absence at Ward level and work closely with Matron / Directorate Managers to ensure employees comply with policies and procedures relating to this.
To efficiently manage the resources allocated to the ward and identify options for cost improvements and support and monitor their implementation.
To investigate an untoward incident/complaint thoroughly. Liaise promptly with the Matron.
To be responsible for the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the ward.
To ensure that the recording of patient care is comprehensive, concise and valid.
To be responsible for the economical use of ward equipment and to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order and complies with the Health & Safety at Work Act/HEI 98.
To create a climate conducive to the practice of a high standard of care, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of staff, patients and visitors to the ward, especially in relation to Health & Safety.
To commence and participate in research/special projects in conjunction with the Matron.
To participate with the Matron in the recruitment, orientation, development and any other personnel issues related to staff as required.
Ensure that all staff know, adhere to and have access to all Unit and Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
Deputise for the Matron as directed.
To be responsible for maintaining established links with the School of Health Care and create an effective learning for all ward staff.
To be responsible for ensuring the annual appraisal of all ward staff in order to implement professional and organisational targets, review performance and identify training and development needs.
To identify, monitor and review annually objectives which implement and reflect professional and organisational targets.
To be responsible for implementing strategies which enable quality targets to be met utilising recognised audit tools.
To be responsible for the induction and training of newly appointed staff at local level.
To work with members of a multidisciplinary team to establish and maintain high standards for data quality.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
To ensure all responsible staff attend annual training updates and mandatory training.
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure care is delivered to a high-quality standard.
To ensure optimum use of staff so that standards of care and safety are not compromised.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To efficiently manage the resources allocated to the ward and identify options for cost improvements and support and monitor their implementation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To ensure optimum use of staff so that standards of care and safety are not compromised.
To establish effective communication systems so that all staff can practice in an informed and professional manner.
The post holder will ensure that Governance Processes at ward level assure the quality of care delivered to patients.
To work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to maximise best use of resources, monitoring of patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.
To monitor Sickness and Absence at Ward level and work closely with Matron / Directorate Managers to ensure employees comply with policies and procedures relating to this.
To efficiently manage the resources allocated to the ward and identify options for cost improvements and support and monitor their implementation.
To investigate an untoward incident/complaint thoroughly. Liaise promptly with the Matron.
To be responsible for the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the ward.
To ensure that the recording of patient care is comprehensive, concise and valid.
To be responsible for the economical use of ward equipment and to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order and complies with the Health & Safety at Work Act/HEI 98.
To create a climate conducive to the practice of a high standard of care, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of staff, patients and visitors to the ward, especially in relation to Health & Safety.
To commence and participate in research/special projects in conjunction with the Matron.
To participate with the Matron in the recruitment, orientation, development and any other personnel issues related to staff as required.
Ensure that all staff know, adhere to and have access to all Unit and Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
Deputise for the Matron as directed.
To be responsible for maintaining established links with the School of Health Care and create an effective learning for all ward staff.
To be responsible for ensuring the annual appraisal of all ward staff in order to implement professional and organisational targets, review performance and identify training and development needs.
To identify, monitor and review annually objectives which implement and reflect professional and organisational targets.
To be responsible for implementing strategies which enable quality targets to be met utilising recognised audit tools.
To be responsible for the induction and training of newly appointed staff at local level.
To work with members of a multidisciplinary team to establish and maintain high standards for data quality.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
To ensure all responsible staff attend annual training updates and mandatory training.
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure care is delivered to a high-quality standard.
To ensure optimum use of staff so that standards of care and safety are not compromised.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To efficiently manage the resources allocated to the ward and identify options for cost improvements and support and monitor their implementation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level RGN
- Evidence of on-going professional development or a relevant diploma
- Recognised teaching certificate
- ILS Certification
Desirable
- Leadership/Management qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Significant recent experience as Band 6 in an acute environment
- Evidence of quality improvement in patient care
- Awareness of how audit may influence quality of patient care
- Awareness, understanding and application of current evidence-based practices
- Evidence of teaching and education experience
Desirable
- Previous management experience i.e. patient case load, ward management
- LAMDI programme
- Knowledge of and participation in audit
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of effective leadership qualities.
- Demonstrate ability to set and establish priorities
- Ability to negotiate and demonstrate a sound problem solving approach to work issues
- Evidence of 'Change Management'
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to Clinical Governance Agenda
Other
Essential
- Effective organisational skills: ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic and motivated
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level RGN
- Evidence of on-going professional development or a relevant diploma
- Recognised teaching certificate
- ILS Certification
Desirable
- Leadership/Management qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Significant recent experience as Band 6 in an acute environment
- Evidence of quality improvement in patient care
- Awareness of how audit may influence quality of patient care
- Awareness, understanding and application of current evidence-based practices
- Evidence of teaching and education experience
Desirable
- Previous management experience i.e. patient case load, ward management
- LAMDI programme
- Knowledge of and participation in audit
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of effective leadership qualities.
- Demonstrate ability to set and establish priorities
- Ability to negotiate and demonstrate a sound problem solving approach to work issues
- Evidence of 'Change Management'
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to Clinical Governance Agenda
Other
Essential
- Effective organisational skills: ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic and motivated
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
