Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a deputy unit manager to join our dynamic team within Leighton Hospital. If you are looking to further your career and gain an insight into leadership then this could be the Job for you.
We have 9 consulting rooms and run wide range of paediatric and specialist clinics on a daily basis, with visiting consultants from Liverpool, Manchester UHNM and Oswestry.
Nurses are responsible for the running of the treatment room completing a wide range of investigations, vaccinations and the general management of department.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Skills: venepuncture, cannulation, specialist investigations and vaccination
Clinical Governance/ Leadership: Effective Communication with a wider range of staff, Lead and contribute on continuous improvement projects, attend meetings in the absence of the Unit Manager, Contribute to updating and maintaining Policy and procedures
Education/ learning: Take responsibility for own learning and development and the development of other team members, Assist in the training plan of new staff and students
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL SKILLS1. Implement and monitor systems and processes to ensure that patient needs are comprehensivelyassessed, appropriately planned, effectively implemented and evaluated according to changing healthcare needs and varying levels of complexity2. Implement change and best practice in terms of patient flow, admission and discharge arrangementsaccording to service plans and objectives, by providing clinical expertise, advice and guidance3. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met,especially in relation to on-going care needs and discharge arrangements4. Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist theirunderstanding and co-operation5. Ensure that the clinical area is safe for practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials andequipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards6. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations, ensuring that others do so7. Collect, collate, and report information, ensuring that accurate patient records/documentation aremaintainedCLINICAL GOVERNANCE8. Promote the individual needs of the patient, by acknowledging preferences, rights and choices,respecting privacy and dignity, and by promoting anti-discriminatory practice, alerting senior staff ifpatient care appears to be disrespectful or discriminatory9. Establish and maintain effective communication, maintaining confidentiality of information10. Continually monitor standards, by identifying risks, benchmarking, audit and research, assisting theClinical Nurse manager in the implementation of unit plans11. Implement and monitor systems and processes for ensuring the effective management of risk, accuraterecording and reporting, and maintenance of all records and documentation12. Contribute to the content of policies, procedures and guidelines related to own clinical area, and others13. Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others, alertingsenior staff if practice appears to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL SKILLS1. Implement and monitor systems and processes to ensure that patient needs are comprehensivelyassessed, appropriately planned, effectively implemented and evaluated according to changing healthcare needs and varying levels of complexity2. Implement change and best practice in terms of patient flow, admission and discharge arrangementsaccording to service plans and objectives, by providing clinical expertise, advice and guidance3. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met,especially in relation to on-going care needs and discharge arrangements4. Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist theirunderstanding and co-operation5. Ensure that the clinical area is safe for practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials andequipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards6. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations, ensuring that others do so7. Collect, collate, and report information, ensuring that accurate patient records/documentation aremaintainedCLINICAL GOVERNANCE8. Promote the individual needs of the patient, by acknowledging preferences, rights and choices,respecting privacy and dignity, and by promoting anti-discriminatory practice, alerting senior staff ifpatient care appears to be disrespectful or discriminatory9. Establish and maintain effective communication, maintaining confidentiality of information10. Continually monitor standards, by identifying risks, benchmarking, audit and research, assisting theClinical Nurse manager in the implementation of unit plans11. Implement and monitor systems and processes for ensuring the effective management of risk, accuraterecording and reporting, and maintenance of all records and documentation12. Contribute to the content of policies, procedures and guidelines related to own clinical area, and others13. Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others, alertingsenior staff if practice appears to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care
Person Specification
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- Evidence of Continuous Improvement
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- Evidence of Continuous Improvement
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Children's Outpatients Department, Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
Employer's website
https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
