Job summary
Healthshare Clinic West London consist of Outpatients (7 consulting rooms, phlebotomy and minor-ops room), Imaging (MRI, X-Ray, DEXA, Ultrasound and Cardiac Diagnostics), Endoscopy Suite and Laminar Flow theatre for a range of day surgical procedures.
The Day Unit Manager will lead and oversee surgical procedures, recovery and ward areas, reporting directly to the Head of Clinical Services. The post holder will ensure clinical excellence and a consistently high standard of quality is delivered to our patients and ensure that professional and national standards are met. We are open to Senior Scrub Nurses working at band 6 or band 7 ready to take the next step. This is a hybrid role, with the successful candidate expected to be part of safe numbers providing services for a proportion of the working week.
The role will carry responsibility for leading on scheduling, staff allocation, embedding best practice and driving continual improvement. The Day Unit Manager will manage and have oversight of the various clinical individuals and teams within their area of the business. The role will be required to demonstrate management skills and the ability to support those line-managing their own teams.
Main duties of the job
- Plan for the clinical departments according to company standards for excellent service and growth
- Ensure teams are performing consistently to KPIs and service levels
- Ensure key processes and procedures are in place in order to ensure best possible patient pathways
- Ensure both local and national policies are implemented where needed to ensure safe and effective delivery of care to all service users
- Identifying areas for improvement and development both operationally and clinically
- Coordinate and supervise staff providing leadership to line managers to ensure provision of constructive feedback is given to all
- Provide personnel with clinical training and opportunities for continuous development
- Working across teams/functions to ensure any operational or clinical requirements continue to be met and support Clinical Leads to achieve the same
- Partake in clinical governance responsibilities. including the management of incidents, completing necessary audits and ensuring clinical quality and effectiveness is implemented
- Ensure that procurement for the clinical environment is regularly reviewed
- Be part of safe numbers and patient facing as and when required
- Take on other independent roles within the hospital as one of the senior clinicians on site, with training provided as and when required
About us
We're an independent healthcare provider, with established roots in muscular-skeletal health and diagnostics, founded by expert NHS clinicians who recognised a way to improve things.
Our approach means that whether it's speed, flexibility, efficiency or quality, every aspect has been carefully considered to surpass expectations. This is why we've been a trusted partner of the NHS for over ten years, and the provider of choice for countless private patients.
We work with integrity. When it comes to collaboratively delivering care, relationships are key. Whether we're interacting with each other, our partners or our patients, we're always open and honest. Every key decision is based on clear process and informed by evidence.
We act with empathy. Everyone who is here, is here because they care about people. We always try and put ourselves in the shoes of whomever we're interacting with and treat people with compassion and consideration.
We inspire with passion. It's hard work, but we absolutely love what we do. There's no room for a half-hearted approach to healthcare, it requires dedication, and that's what everyone here has. A Healthshare employee is enthusiastic, with a verve and panache that inspires others around them.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- Private Healthcare (Employer paid)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Blue Light Card
- Refer a Friend Scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Working Relationships
- The post holder is professionally
accountable to the Head of Clinical Services and is expected to work closely
with other staff and leads within the hospital to ensure care delivery is safe
and efficient
- The post holder is managerially
accountable to the Head of Clinical Services and the Executive Director.
- Develop
strong partnerships with key stakeholders both internally within Healthshare
and externally e.g., Consultants, local NHS Trusts etc
- The post may require, liaison with a
range of health, social services and voluntary sector personnel and members of other agencies.
Clinical responsibilities
- Plan for the clinical departments
according to company standards for excellent service and growth
- Ensure teams are performing
consistently to KPIs and service levels
- Oversee all patient care across
theatres, ophthalmology and outpatient departments
- Ensure key processes and procedures
are in place in order to ensure best possible patient pathways
- Identifying areas for improvement
and development both operationally and clinically
- Coordinate and supervise staff providing
leadership to line managers to ensure provision of constructive feedback is
given to all
- Provide personnel with clinical
training and opportunities for continuous development
- Working across
teams/functions to ensure any operational or clinical requirements continue to
be met and support Clinical Leads to achieve the same
Monitoring and Reporting
- The Day Unit Manager will provide
appropriate clinical and managerial leadership throughout the clinic, taking
strategic direction from the Head of Clinical Services and Executive Director.
- The post holder will
act as a role model and mentor to clinical staff providing advice and support
to others to promote good practice consistent with legislation and hospital
policies.
Key Competencies- Recent experience in surgical services and delivery of surgical care;
- Previous experience within a leadership senior role i.e. Band 6/7,
responsible for multiple clinical and non-clinical staff;
- Registered Nurse Level 1 or Registered practitioner / Diploma / relevant
Health Speciality Degree/ Degree Level qualification;
- Evidence of relevant professional development, both clinically,
managerially, preferably evidenced by a registered qualification with the NMC,
HCPC or GPC;
- Awareness of NMC Code of Accountability and HCPC Standards of
Proficiency and the HCPC / GPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
- Good financial awareness, including business planning and budgeting;
- The Day Unit Manager is responsible for providing clinical direction and
strong, professional leadership as directed by the Head of Clinical Services to
all clinical staff including nursing, allied health professionals and medical
staff either directly employed or working under practising privileges;
- The Day Unit Manager must drive the delivery of excellent clinical
standards of care within all clinical areas, driving a culture of patient
safety, clinical effectiveness and continuous improvement of the patient
experience;
- As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Day Unit Manager must
ensure the hospital teams provision of safe, effective, caring and responsive
patient care in a safe, high-quality clinical environment in a way which
maximises the financial and operational performance of the hospital.
- The Day Unit Manager has a responsibility to ensure all appropriate
measures are taken to maintain, promote and safeguard the wellbeing and
interests of patients, employees and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Working Relationships
- The post holder is professionally
accountable to the Head of Clinical Services and is expected to work closely
with other staff and leads within the hospital to ensure care delivery is safe
and efficient
- The post holder is managerially
accountable to the Head of Clinical Services and the Executive Director.
- Develop
strong partnerships with key stakeholders both internally within Healthshare
and externally e.g., Consultants, local NHS Trusts etc
- The post may require, liaison with a
range of health, social services and voluntary sector personnel and members of other agencies.
Clinical responsibilities
- Plan for the clinical departments
according to company standards for excellent service and growth
- Ensure teams are performing
consistently to KPIs and service levels
- Oversee all patient care across
theatres, ophthalmology and outpatient departments
- Ensure key processes and procedures
are in place in order to ensure best possible patient pathways
- Identifying areas for improvement
and development both operationally and clinically
- Coordinate and supervise staff providing
leadership to line managers to ensure provision of constructive feedback is
given to all
- Provide personnel with clinical
training and opportunities for continuous development
- Working across
teams/functions to ensure any operational or clinical requirements continue to
be met and support Clinical Leads to achieve the same
Monitoring and Reporting
- The Day Unit Manager will provide
appropriate clinical and managerial leadership throughout the clinic, taking
strategic direction from the Head of Clinical Services and Executive Director.
- The post holder will
act as a role model and mentor to clinical staff providing advice and support
to others to promote good practice consistent with legislation and hospital
policies.
Key Competencies- Recent experience in surgical services and delivery of surgical care;
- Previous experience within a leadership senior role i.e. Band 6/7,
responsible for multiple clinical and non-clinical staff;
- Registered Nurse Level 1 or Registered practitioner / Diploma / relevant
Health Speciality Degree/ Degree Level qualification;
- Evidence of relevant professional development, both clinically,
managerially, preferably evidenced by a registered qualification with the NMC,
HCPC or GPC;
- Awareness of NMC Code of Accountability and HCPC Standards of
Proficiency and the HCPC / GPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
- Good financial awareness, including business planning and budgeting;
- The Day Unit Manager is responsible for providing clinical direction and
strong, professional leadership as directed by the Head of Clinical Services to
all clinical staff including nursing, allied health professionals and medical
staff either directly employed or working under practising privileges;
- The Day Unit Manager must drive the delivery of excellent clinical
standards of care within all clinical areas, driving a culture of patient
safety, clinical effectiveness and continuous improvement of the patient
experience;
- As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Day Unit Manager must
ensure the hospital teams provision of safe, effective, caring and responsive
patient care in a safe, high-quality clinical environment in a way which
maximises the financial and operational performance of the hospital.
- The Day Unit Manager has a responsibility to ensure all appropriate
measures are taken to maintain, promote and safeguard the wellbeing and
interests of patients, employees and visitors.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience with CQC accreditation etcs
- AfPP guidelines
Desirable
- Understanding of recovery of patients in both recovery and surgical ward settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Registered Allied Health Care Professional
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Surgical experience across a range of specialties to include orthopaedic, ophthalmology, ENT, vascular, anaesthetics
Experience
Essential
- Previous leadership responsibility
- Proven clinical experience in surgical landscape e.g. scrub specialties
Desirable
- Budget holder responsibility
Skills
Essential
- Awareness of quality issues
- Commitment to Customer Care
- ILS
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise.
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience with CQC accreditation etcs
- AfPP guidelines
Desirable
- Understanding of recovery of patients in both recovery and surgical ward settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Registered Allied Health Care Professional
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Surgical experience across a range of specialties to include orthopaedic, ophthalmology, ENT, vascular, anaesthetics
Experience
Essential
- Previous leadership responsibility
- Proven clinical experience in surgical landscape e.g. scrub specialties
Desirable
- Budget holder responsibility
Skills
Essential
- Awareness of quality issues
- Commitment to Customer Care
- ILS
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise.
Desirable
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).
