Job responsibilities
Clinical Services
Oversee care delivery and
co-ordinate activities of multi-disciplinary clinical teams to optimise patient
outcomes with available resources whilst complying with regulatory and
statutory requirements.
Participate in and undertake
clinical activity as necessary to support the delivery of care at site
Liaise with multi-disciplinary team to assess, plan,
implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients undergoing theatre
procedures.
Effectively monitor and manage all resources in
theatre and wards, including workforce planning, efficiency of theatre lists
etc.
Provide effective deployment of resources needed to
sustain agreed activity.
Alongside the HOCS, where required
develop and implement action plans as a result of clinical audit and reviews.
Empower staff to deliver high quality care through
high professional standards at all times demonstrated by adherence to
nationally recognised policies/procedures and NMC Code compliance and AfPP
standards.
As part of the senior management team, contribute to
the strategic direction and operational management of the hospital.
Continually examine opportunities
for continuous clinical improvement and develop and maintain a culture of
change in line with best practice.
Represent the department for nursing/clinical issues
at management meetings.
People Management
Accountable for all direct reports, Nurses,
Operating Department Practitioners (ODP)
Provide direction and highly visible professional
leadership for all staff in the operating theatre and outpatient department
including appraisals, rotas, development, retention, and recruitment.
Alongside the Hospital Manager, monitor
staff attendance and turnover. Ensuring policy and procedure are always adhered
to. Identifying contra-indicators and developing strategies to address where
required.
Ensure new employees are inducted
to Optegra, the organisation and their department in a timely and professional
manner.
Foster a culture of professionalism and development
for all nursing, ODP and non-clinical staff through induction, supervision,
appraisal, mandatory training, CPD, etc.
Resolves any workplace conflict in a professional
manner through the correct organisational processes.
Financial
Support both the Regional Head of Clinical Services
and the Hospital Manager in planning and maintaining clinical departmental
budget ensuring budgetary requirements are met.
Support the Hospital Manager to effectively manage
efficiencies i.e. manage the departmental budget to control costs and monitor
effective use of resources.
With the Hospital Manager build effective controls
to ensure the departmental KPIs and financial targets are achieved.
Monitor and manage on an ongoing basis, the use of
consumables to ensure efficiency and cost containment are maximised and
appropriate for current occupancy and case mix.
Communication, Consultation & Change
Be a positive role model for the
team fostering a culture that is forward thinking and free from blame,
encouraging everyone to speak freely and openly.
Liaise closely with the HOCS and
Hospital manager on relevant issues relating to the provision of clinical
services.
Maintain a safe, healthy, and supportive work
environment by communicating relevant policies and guidelines to all staff.
Alongside the HOCS and Hospital
Manager ensure the strategic direction, goals, planned changes and outcomes of
the hospital are effectively communicated to all clinical staff.
Encourage contribution from the team via regular
meetings and open communication etc.
Foster an environment which encourages staff to
raise concerns to ensure that all clinical staff can be open and honest with
patients and colleagues embracing the duty of candour at all levels within the
company.
Clinical Governance, Quality & Patient Safety
Work with the consultant body to ensure a culture of
high-quality care and candour is embedded and visible through the Quality and
Governance agenda. This includes monitoring effectiveness.
Responsible for effective management of any records which are
required are kept in accordance with professional, company, regulatory and
legislative needs.
Collect, analyse and report on
relevant clinical indicators specific to the clinical departments when
required.
Responsible for effective Clinical Governance,
Quality and Patient Safety policies & procedures are in place commensurate
with legislation, CQC guidance and the aspiration of the organisation.
Ensuring that systems & processes are in place
so that all departmental staff are aware of the organisations policies and
procedures and their application to the specific needs of patients and the
organisation.
Responsible for Infection prevention and control
policies are up to date and reflect best practice within the relevant department.
Responsible for departmental audits are carried out
in a timely manner, outcomes acted upon and shared accordingly.
Responsible for effective processes and procedures
are in place to identify, report, investigate, monitor, and act upon critical
incident reports.
Foster a culture of learning from critical incidents
to ensure lessons learned are disseminated according to company policy.
Safeguarding
Comply with the Optegra s Safeguarding policies, procedures,
and protocols. All individuals have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare
of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Personal & Professional Development
Demonstrate commitment to the profession through
continued registration with professional body.
Participate in appraisal,
continuing professional development and supervision as required by professional
Codes.
