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Position: Clinical Unit Manager
Location: Thetford, IP25
Hours: 36 hours per week, Days
Salary: £50,000 per annum

Time Recruitment is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Unit Manager to join their team at an excellent nursing home based in Watton.

The service itself has 73 beds and provides dementia and general nursing care. The home boasts rave reviews on carehome.co.uk with a score of 9.4!

The provider is an innovative, family-run care company with a mission to provide the highest standard of person-centred care to all residents across their 30+ homes and services. They are an award-winning provider who have been ranked in the top 20 care providers nationally. It's an exciting time to join them, with plans for expansion over the coming years and therefore excellent opportunities for professional development.

The home is currently undergoing a clinical transformation and we are looking for a strong Clinical Unit Manager who can inspire and play a pivotal role in maintaining the exceptional care standards at the facility. Your duties will include:

* Lead and inspire the care team to deliver outstanding care and support to residents with dementia and elderly care needs.
* Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual care plans, ensuring they are continuously updated to meet residents' changing needs.
* Supervise and mentor staff, promoting professional growth and maintaining a positive working environment.
* Collaborate with external healthcare professionals, families, and other stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to resident care.
* Uphold compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in dementia and elderly care.

Requirements:

* A valid NMC Pin
* Experience working as a Clinical Lead/Nurse Manager/Unit Manager
* Experience working with Dementia/Elderly Care

Benefits:

* Comprehensive induction and training programme
* Opportunities for career development and progression
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Blue Light Card Scheme
* Paid full DBS disclosure
* Your uniform will be provided
* Paid breaks
* Annual NMC PIN renewal paid

If you are a Clinical Unit Manager with a passion for delivering exceptional care, please contact Tess at Time Recruitment or apply below!

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Set up and manage the clinical laboratory with MOH license and other licenses such as College of American Pathologists (CAP), fire safety, etc.

· Carry out day-to-day laboratory operations.

· Establish, implement and maintain laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

· Carry out validation and monitoring of test procedures and protocols to achieve required precision and accuracy.

· Perform, record and interpret results of quality control procedures.

· Carry out and monitor corrective and preventive action implementations.

· Establish and carry out risk assessment for the laboratory.

· Set up and manage laboratory information management system (LIMS).

· Liaise with partners to carry out laboratory audits and proficiency testing.

· Troubleshoot and resolve laboratory issues.

· Manage laboratory inventory, including procurement of consumables, reagents, equipment, and fixtures.

· Liaise with vendors on the servicing, maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment.

· Ensure upkeep of the laboratory premise.

· Recruit, train and manage clinical laboratory staff.

· Coordinate clinical and research projects with partners and clients.

· Plan and monitor the laboratory operations budget and P&L.

Requirements:

• Degree in Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Medical Laboratory Technology or related discipline.

· Minimum 5 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.

· Experience in setting up laboratory for MOH license or other accreditations.

· Good laboratory and strong analytical skills.

· Able to work independently and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.

· Meticulous and well-organized.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

· Highly motivated and willing to learn.

Full-time, 3 year?fixed term
Starting salary $117,116 plus generous 17% superannuation   
Exciting opportunity to manage meaningful clinical trials and research projects at the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Clinical Trials Centre
Based in Camperdown, Sydney, with a hybrid working environment  


About the opportunity? ?  
The NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) is a flagship academic research organisation within the University of Sydney. The CTC develops and conducts large, multicentre, and international investigator-initiated clinical trials, commonly in collaboration with national and international research groups, and contributes expertise to trials run by others. The research conducted by the CTC covers a broad range of therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, diabetology, nephrology, neonatal and perinatal health, and respiratory disease.  Our clinical trial operations team plays a key role in the delivery of high-quality and impactful academic research.  

The CTC employs over 260 staff who share a combined passion ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Clinical Trials Project Manager

Clinical Duties To provide clinical care to patients to include assessing, investigations, diagnosing and treating patients presenting with clinical needs. To provide clinical administration duties such as report writing, processing clinical workflow, letters, test results and referrals. Refer to secondary care where appropriate. Provide Emergency Care while waiting for emergency transfer of patient when appropriate. Provide emergency care while waiting for emergency transfer of patient when appropriate. Operations Working with the Clinical and Service Manager & Clinical Lead to support the development, delivery and review of the service specification to include patient experience, KPI targets, resource profile and cost management. Attend regular meetings with Clinical/service manager to support the delivery of the service. Provide clinical leadership for the Service and the primary health care team in delivery of clinical care and recruitment of clinical team members. Support marketing and communications. Clinical Management Provide effective leadership, management, direction, inspiration and support to clinical team within the UTC under the direction of the Clinical Manager. Lead with the on-going training and support of the development clinical practitioner team. Encourage and support the clinical team to take responsibility for their own learning. Support the recruitment, selection and induction of the Clinical team delegated to you within the service. Support with any disciplinary and performance issues within the service in line with PHL policy.

Clinical Duties To provide clinical care to patients to include assessing, investigations, diagnosing and treating patients presenting with clinical needs. To provide clinical administration duties such as report writing, processing clinical workflow, letters, test results and referrals. Refer to secondary care where appropriate. Provide Emergency Care while waiting for emergency transfer of patient when appropriate. Provide emergency care while waiting for emergency transfer of patient when appropriate. Operations Working with the Clinical and Service Manager & Clinical Lead to support the development, delivery and review of the service specification to include patient experience, KPI targets, resource profile and cost management. Attend regular meetings with Clinical/service manager to support the delivery of the service. Provide clinical leadership for the Service and the primary health care team in delivery of clinical care and recruitment of clinical team members. Support marketing and communications. Clinical Management Provide effective leadership, management, direction, inspiration and support to clinical team within the UTC under the direction of the Clinical Manager. Lead with the on-going training and support of the development clinical practitioner team. Encourage and support the clinical team to take responsibility for their own learning. Support the recruitment, selection and induction of the Clinical team delegated to you within the service. Support with any disciplinary and performance issues within the service in line with PHL policy.

Are you a passionate and caring Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Clinical Unit Manager.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You’ll have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

The Role


Lead the clinical team ensuring residents’ medical, physical and emotional needs are met.
To Ensure compliance ensure our clinical governance framework is followed at all times.
Mentor and motivate colleagues, champion residents’ safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.
Provide outstanding leadership for all colleagues.
As a named nurse support residents with a range of complex needs and dependency levels.
Continuously strive towards ensuring clinical excellence within the home


Some of our benefits you’ll receive by joining the Care UK family


Enhanced overtime rates and bank holiday enhancements* (*where Applicable)
Clinical training programme and career development
Thousands of retail discounts
Annual Leave purchase scheme
Wagestream - access your wages at any time
Wellbeing Support


Essential Requirements


An NMC Registered Nurse
Understands clinical assessment tools like Waterlow and MUST
Experienced in writing comprehensive care plans
Be able to demonstrate excellent leadership qualities and clinical knowledge


We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full detail on what this role entails.

Communications & Relationship Skills To utilise highly developed communications skills to deliver presentations, written and verbal communications, sensitive to the target audiences. With highly developed negotiation and conflict management skills, to ensure the best outcomes are achieved for the Trust, its patients and staff. This is a key skill for a role introducing change, where change may be perceived as a threat. To build strong relationships with the Clinical Chief Information Officer (CCIO), the DDaT Strategic Change Consultant, and the Nursing Director (and team), to ensure that the post holder relays current thinking and future clinical strategies within the DDaT project(s). To develop internal and external networks with peers to share good practice. To represent DDaT project(s) within Trust, Care Group, and Departmental meetings, ensuring clear and positive communication flows between Trust areas. To receive highly complex information then to communicate this clearly and concisely to clinicians, managers and other groups of staff across the organisation. To use effective communications to build the engagement, understanding and commitment of to the project from clinical stakeholder groups (wards, departments, multi-disciplinary groups). With excellent listening skills, to capture user business and clinical requirements, which is a key input into a solution design phase, and to lead clinical colleagues towards a consensus and clinical sign-off of plans, policies and procedures. As a skilled communicator, to ensure clear communications with fellow project team members and DDaT colleagues (Informatics, Applications Support etc). Throughout the project delivery phase, to regularly provide updates and forecasts to the project manager, for areas of responsibility. Analytical Skills To use strong problem solving skills and techniques for a range of problem types: process, technical, financial, and softer skills areas, so needing to be highly articulate and numerate. To collect, analyze and document the business requirements together with existing and new clinical processes. The post holder must assimilate clinical information in a complex and rapidly changing situation. Throughout the project to identify and analyze clinical risks, enlisting the appropriate clinical and DDaT colleagues to agree on risk management strategies. Working with the project team to assess business requirements and current processes, against the software capabilities and processes options to achieve a solution design covering Configuration of the systems Supporting processes Additional requirements such as reporting and information migration Resolutions for gaps in software capability (altered processes, changed configuration, request to supplier for change). Development & Innovation of Information Systems Provide clinical advice when investigating various new technological devices and how they may impact on clinical staff. To provide advice to clinician managers regarding options for systems adoption ensuring that they understand the impacts, benefits and risks associated with each option. To oversee user acceptance testing (UAT) for a project, developing UAT plans, ensuring the appropriate scenarios are tested to agreed priorities and that the right clinical and operational staff are involved in the testing. To perform system and UAT testing as required, using an in depth knowledge of the systems and the associated clinical processes. To assess a systems go live readiness and achieve sign off from relevant clinical stakeholders. In particular, to be the owner of the projects Benefits Realisation documents, from benefits identification, analysis & planning to transition and realisation. For benefits realisation, to capture and track anticipated (and unexpected) benefits. Measure progress, through capture of baseline statistical and non-statistical information. Design reporting for capture and presentation of key information to project board and other forums. To assist configuration analysts as required, with systems configuration and configuration testing. Planning and Organisational Skills For each project During Project Initiation phase, to work with the project manager for project planning; providing input relating to business change, communications, stakeholder management, user acceptance testing(UAT), transformation and benefits realisation. To assist with project estimates for time, costs and resources relating to areas of expertise. Work to deadlines and complete agreed deliverables to the quality standard and timescales agreed within the project. Detailed planning and organisation of UAT phase. To anticipate and plan for operational changes to business as usual staffing profiles for clinical and operational staff. Once a project has delivered the planned outputs/capability, to continue to work with the clinical stakeholders to realise the anticipated benefits (which may continue for a considerable time). Plan for formal reviews of performance against plans. Patient Care To demonstrate specialist clinical knowledge and apply this to the decisions regarding patient care and safety. Present and participate in the development of Trust systems in accordance to Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) standards and other professional standards. Ensure patient confidentiality in accordance to NMC Code of Conduct and Data protection Act/Caldicott Guidance. Demonstrate patient advocacy when appropriate. Throughout the project phases, to identify and analyze clinical risks, enlisting the appropriate clinical colleagues (medical & allied professions) and DDaT colleagues for management of those risks. Policy To adhere to policies, procedures and guidelines that govern practice at national and local level. To oversee monitoring of adherence to policy and procedures working with responsible managers. With an in-depth knowledge of healthcare workflows & underlying business requirements to be responsible for the development of new policies and procedures relating to specific projects. Financial To work with clinical, operational, finance colleagues to forecast benefits (financial and soft benefits) and to track and report upon the progress towards full realisation. Management Structure Managerial reporting line to the Associate Director of DDaT, Programme Delivery and 3rd Line Support. Professional Reporting line to an Assistant Director of Nursing. Project reporting to either the Programme or Project Manager. To report within the appropriate structure when working on out of hours call rota for DDaT or Nursing. Decision Making To assess complex scenarios and lead on decision making in relation to Systems configuration for clinical users Clinical processes Clinical devices Change management Benefits management Having reached a consensus among clinicians, to make related decisions that represent that groups consensus. To take responsibility for personal decision making and review outcomes in order to refine and develop clinical practice. Working within wider project plans, to plan and organise own work on day-to-day, week-to-week and month-to-month basis. To review and sign off training material for a project in advance of training delivery. To gain sign off from clinical user for UAT. To assess readiness and gain sign off from users for go live for a new system and processes, and to represent the users decisions (and criteria). To assess complex issues and facilitates decision making. The DDaT Programme Delivery Team also provides a 3rd Line Support Service (software solution expert advise), for problems with production software systems. On occasion, to provide ad-hoc support and advice during working day. To provide on-call DDaT cover out of hours, as part of an existing rota. This will use the systems and business knowledge. For 3rd line support of live systems, to represent clinical priorities and draw upon the appropriate clinical colleagues, to make decisions regarding system down time and workaround processes. Liaise with EPR system suppliers to represent the Trusts issues or requirements. Teaching and Training To work with DDaT training colleagues to develop training material, developing their clinical knowledge and ability to deliver successful project training across a wide range of users within the Trust. Where appropriate teach and coordinate other project team members and clinicians who closely involved with a project implementation. Prior to and follow a release of a new system and processes to clinical users, to be on the ground giving support, guidance, and in-situ training to end users; resolving issues and making decisions regarding interim workarounds. . Personal development To take responsibility for maintaining own personal development plan, appraisal timetable and supporting documentation. To pro-actively seek the feedback of others. To keep abreast of national and local nursing (and wider clinical) strategies, policies and best practice. This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review in association with the post-holder.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac The Welsh Clinical Leadership Fellowship (WCLF) programme is a one-year opportunity for medics and dentists (ST3/DCT2 and above), nurses, pharmacists, AHPs, optometrists and healthcare scientists (AfC Band 7 and 8a). The WCLTF programme provides training and hands-on experience in clinical leadership and management. The role offers a significant opportunity to help shape national and regional initiatives. You will be working directly to a senior lead, collaborating with teams across NHS Wales and engaging with a wide variety of partners and stakeholders. The post provides a significant career development opportunity to build networks, acquire a deep system appreciation whilst supporting the delivery of key programmes of work. The role supports the business in driving transformation as well as value for money in planning, commissioning and service, and is designed to build a combination of subject matter expertise and technical skills to develop a strong service delivery. The Training Fellow will be seconded (please ensure the applicant has the permission of their substantive employer to undertake this secondment) or 12 months fixed-term to the host organisation/department within NHS Wales in which their project is based. The aim of the scheme is to recruit and develop the most aspiring clinical leaders of the future. As part of the programme, you will undertake a leadership and management project from proposals submitted by healthcare organisations in Wales. Leadership Fellows work closely with senior medical, dental, pharmacy or optometry colleagues and are supported in their host organisations by project supervisors. There is an academic element of the programme provided by Glyndwr University, and masterclasses throughout the year with the Faulty of Medical Leadership and Management. The programme equips the Leadership Fellows with a range of knowledge, skills and experience required to be credible and influential clinical leaders in a future modern NHS.

Demonstrate an understanding of the clinical area resource costs and adopt a cost mindful approach to the utilisation of such resources, recognising and taking forward areas for cost reduction. Manage and ensure the well-being of staff through effective appraisal, roster management recruitment and selection, fair and compassionate staff management, in line with all SBUHB workforce policies, and the supervision of supernumerary staff. Work and communicate effectively as a member of the junior clinical and nursing leadership team for the organisation, collaborating with the Band 7 and also with Renal Matron to Promote equality and diversity.

Posted: 05/04/2024

Closing Date: 04/05/2024

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Brisbane (CBD)

Job Category: Patient Services

Job Description

City Fertility is currently in search of a dynamic and process-driven Clinic Operations Manager to join our team in Brisbane. In this varied role, you will lead the patient services and clinical administration teams, manage projects and workplace change initiatives and ensure our Clinics are compliant, efficient, and safe workplaces. 
About Us:
City Fertility is a leading provider in the Fertility/IVF Services market in Australia, renowned for our commitment to excellence in patient care. With a legacy of pioneering fertility treatments and a highly regarded network of specialists. We take pride in offering a comprehensive range of specialist fertility services to individuals and couples across Australia.
Your

... Click here to view more detail / apply for Patient and Clinical Services Manager

$134, 948 annual salary super
Full Time monthly ADO
Fully maintained company car
Your Role

Reporting to the Facility Manager you will be responsible for the overall day to day operations and governance for the delivery of clinical and direct client care.
You will be required to have oversight and manage monitoring systems to ensure good clinical governance within the service. This includes:

Provide Clinical expertise
Lead and manage clinical and the direct care employees
Deliver innovative care and services
Meet client care needs and required outcomes within the facility
Foster internal and external relationships
Implement continuous improvement activities
Ensure the facility meets accreditation requirements at all time

This role is supported locally with Clinical Nurses', Registered nurse coverage 24/7 ensuring the facility fosters and maintains a culture of person ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Clinical Care Manager ? Mackay

Clinical Practice To demonstrate advanced clinical expertise in the care of patients receiving emergency or urgent treatment in the department. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients in the department on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team. To accurately assess and interpret clinical information about the patients condition prior to medical intervention. To instigate appropriate emergency treatment and promptly report changes. To ensure appropriate prioritisation and streaming of emergency patients. To act as a resource to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives. Education and Research To act as a mentor to both junior and senior staff, being responsible for the orientation, supervision and ongoing development of junior and student nurses, in conjunction with Matron and Practice Development staff. To act as practice supervisor, responsible for completing competency documents for junior and senior staff, within agreed timeframes. To act as a mentor to students undertaking further education as requested, ensuring a positive learning experience and facilitating the development of their clinical skills. Management To manage the clinical workload effectively, ensuring care is prioritised appropriately. To contribute positively towards the delivery of a cost-effective service, adjusting staffing levels to meet demand, and assisting Matron to keep within agreed resources. To monitor staff levels on a daily basis and move staff flexibly around the department. To be a team leader with an identified group of staff, monitoring and documenting the development of their clinical skills, and recording workforce information (STARS). To assist Matron and the head of nursing in recruitment and retention, sickness management and performance management and develop own skills as required.

Job title: Deputy Head of Clinical Services Organisation: Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland Managerially Accountable to : Head of Clinical Services Location: Valley Court, Dalston 2. JOB SUMMARY To work in a specialised Hospice at Home team as a Registered Nurse, without direct supervision, to lead on the assessment and re-assessment of patients and carers receiving home nursing and volunteer support from Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland. To coordinate and manage the Hospice at Home Day Night Nursing Team, acting as Line Manager and co-ordinating Day Night Nursing Service in the absence of the Head of Clinical Services. Assist the Head of Clinical Services to develop and support nurses and the wider team through an effective appraisal and development review process, identifying learning needs and provide training opportunities. Liaise with the Head of Clinical Services as appropriate to review care provision. Participate in direct provision of patient care and liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team and palliative care team in order to achieve this. 3. ROLE OF ORGANISATION To provide an expert and comprehensive Hospice service to enhance the experience of patients with cancer from diagnosis through treatments to palliative and end of life care and to others with progressive life threatening conditions. The service also supports relatives and carers providing care predominately in the home or within the local community. Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland is a charitable organisation working alongside and in collaboration with other specialist palliative care providers, local primary care services and adult social care as well as acute settings and residential care. The service provides nursing care and support, respite, specialist services of lymphoedema and occupational therapy, family and bereavement support, counselling and complementary therapy. The service utilises Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates, and Assistant Practitioners. Health Care Assistants, Volunteers, Counsellors and Allied Health Care Professionals supported by administrative staff. 4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST Responsibilities for Patients Using a holistic palliative approach, assess, plan and implement individualised patient care plans. Regularly re-assess care and support needs of both patient and family and support them during their illness, being perceptive to their changing physical and emotional/health needs. On a day to day basis prioritise care arrangements for patients receiving home nursing, deploying staff appropriately and informing relatives as to why changes have been made. To have a problem solving approach both internally and liaising externally to the wider MDT. Provide direct clinical nursing care when required. Undertake and regularly review risk assessments for patients and carers being supported by the Hospice at Home nursing and support team. Be able to use own judgement to assess, plan and prioritise workload. Liaise with the wider multi-disciplinary team about patients, ongoing care needs and provide reports where necessary for patients being considered for continuing care. Be frequently exposed to upsetting emotional situations. Undertake lone working in environments that may expose the service to abusive, violent or challenging behaviours. To record data/information accurately and clearly in nursing/computer records, maintaining patient confidentiality and data protection. Document patient records following visits made to patients. Report identified safeguarding concerns appropriately using guidelines and procedures. Responsibility for Families and Carers Monitor standards of care being provided to patients by the Hospice at Home clinical staff. Attend referral/discharge meetings when appropriate. Attend, participate or facilitate de-briefs and case conferences for patients their relatives and carers. To be aware of young families and children within care environment and refer on to appropriate service as required. Responsibility for Administration Monitor staff attendance for mandatory training. Ensure that the Hospice at Home team uses resources effectively and in sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. Identify problems with resources and resource use promptly and recommend corrective action. Responsible for authorising staff annual leave. Responsible for initially checking staff time sheets on a monthly basis. To attend designated meetings in the absence of the Head of Clinical Services. To deliver talks and presentations to the general public, trustees and others as appropriate. Responsibility for Self-Development Demonstrate clear understanding and awareness of own responsibilities under the NMC Code, working within the parameters set, linking own practice to The Code at all times. Participate in regular supportive conversations. Take a proactive approach to own annual appraisal and development needs. Attend study days in line with personal and professional development plans. To keep updated with current policies and procedures. To keep updated with current nursing developments. Promote high professional standards of care management by maintaining and developing knowledge of current clinical practice using the best available evidence base and to support less experienced staff to do likewise. Responsibility for Service Development Provide support and supervision on a one-to-one basis and when need arises to all Hospice at Home clinical staff. Plan and lead monthly team meetings in association with the head of clinical services. Contribute to the annual appraisal system and ongoing support to achieve set objectives. Challenge those whose views and actions are not consistent with developing knowledge, ideas and work practice. Review and develop nursing documentation used by the Hospice at Home clinical staff. Undertake service audit and review as an integral part of the role. Contribute to policy and practice changes arising from audits and complaints. Assist in the introduction of new service initiatives. Assist in the recruitment and selection of nurses for the Day/Night Nursing team. Plan and contribute to the induction programme for Day/Night Nursing and other services. Member of the on-call (telephone only rota. Involved in planning and adjusting care for patients currently receiving Hospice at Home nursing service and supporting staff in difficult situations (includes weekends and some bank holidays). Updating appropriate health and social care professionals. Responsibility for Training Plan, prepare and deliver where appropriate mandatory training for Hospice at Home staff and volunteers appropriate to individual requirements, in conjunction with other key workers. Create and sustain a culture which promotes self-development. Assist the Nurse Team Lead to deliver study days covering a range of subjects and speakers. Be a resource/mentor for students educating them during their placements. Clinical Governance Maintain accurate records and documentation which comply with professional, legal and administrative requirements. Support the Care Quality Commission regulation process, providing evidence of quality standards and care. Respond appropriately to incidents and near miss situations. 7. WORK SETTING AND REVIEW To work unsupervised on a daily basis, manage and prioritise own workload. Work is supervised rather than managed. Reporting to line manager on a monthly basis and undertaking any other reasonable duties that may be required. The post holder will have responsibility for their own wellbeing which will be supported by the organisation. 8. INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder is expected to Adhere to Hospice at Home policies and procedures and relevant legislation Attend Mandatory training as identified by Hospice at Home Act as an ambassador for Hospice at Home Participate in regular supportive conversations with line manager Participate in the appraisal process Seek out training and development opportunities Meet National Midwifery Council (NMC) revalidation requirements

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION 1. JOB DETAILS Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist Team Leader Reports to: Matron Accountable to: Matron Band: 7 Unit/Department: Renal Services CSU Directorate: Abdominal Medicine and Surgery Location St James Hospital AfC Job No: 3477b 2. JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY The post holder will provide day-to-day leadership and management to the CNS teams within the service, and will drive the development of the speciality services. The jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources. The job holder will support the development of interdisciplinary and whole service working. As a role model they will promote the sharing of good practice and delivery of high quality, effective and efficient care. The job holder will provide training and education to staff groups, patients and families/carers. The post holder will work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to implement and improve the patient pathway and will be expected to develop new skills to further enhance the quality of the service delivered. 3. ORGANISATIONAL CHART 4. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Leadership Provide leadership to the clinical team working with Matron, develop new roles/ways of working Provide a visible clinical lead and role model to the nursing and wider team by delivering high quality compassionate care. Support staff to provide efficient, effective, safe and quality care to patients as an expert practitioner. Deliver a positive patient experience. Support in the delivery of an effective, evidence based, safe, quality service within budgetary envelope. Responsible for the day to day supervision of junior clinical staff and students within the specialist team. Motivate staff in the delivery of quality patient care. Has responsibility for the line management of the specialist nursing team including recruitment, performance management and workforce planning. Deliver an effective quality service with budgetary constraints, monitors the delegated budget for the specialist nursing teamwork with the Matron to work towards the Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals objectives and service improvement. Supervise clinical delivery of care competencies. Anticipate problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency plans available. Investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events. Ensures that workload and performance monitoring data for the team is collected, collated and utilised to ensure the effective and efficient working of the team. Reviews this information with Matron on a regular basis. Work with the Matron in the development of specific elements of nursing practice, reflecting the CSU and Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals business plans. Engage users and carers views on service delivery and development. Propose, develop and implement policy, protocols and practice guidelines specific to the clinical specialty. Exercises a personal duty of care in relation to equipment, resource and stock control utilising equipment and supplies appropriately. Clinical Provide high quality care as an expert practitioner and act as a role model and resource for advice, support and guidance. Provides specialised advice contributing to the diagnosis and care of patients. Where appropriate to the services patient demographic, to developmentally appropriate, young person friendly healthcare to support young people; including support for transition, as they move from childrens into adult services between the ages 11-25 years. Responsibility for ensuring setting, monitoring and seeking to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care. Undertake clinical procedures where dexterity and accuracy are required. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and treatments using specialist clinical knowledge and clinical skills. Make clinical assessments and treatment decisions within clearly defined policies and protocols. Organises own clinical workload. Undertake duties on wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need. Supervise clinical staff to promote the delivery of excellent clinical standards. Receives supervision of clinical care and outcomes from nurse specialist team leader. Act in accordance with the relevant professional code i.e. NMC. Fulfil the requirements as directed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council to maintain and revalidate registration. Ensure and promote the maintenance of a safe, clean and secure working environment. Act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Is familiar with and adheres to, the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT) safeguarding policies. Raise concerns with regards to risk, danger, malpractice or wrong doing by following the LTHT Whistleblowing policy and supporting processes. Ensure that documentation standards are maintained in accordance with NMC and LTHT guidelines, whether written or computerised. Promote and maintain positive working relationships between all staff, internal and external to the Trust, involved in the care of patients. Communication Maintains accurate clinical and other records using the LTHTs documentation. Support patients and their families, communicating sensitive condition related information, ensuring they receive required information to enable them to participate in their care delivery. Deliver complex information to patients and staff. Liaise with external health providers and other agencies (as appropriate) to ensure seamless provision of care delivery. Quality Improvement & Research Improve the quality and safety of our services by being proactive in promoting and supporting the Leeds Improvement Method. Participate in quality improvement programmes as required. Keep up to date with and communicate service developments, advances and research. Through the use of audit, local research, metrics and feedback continually seek to identify practice that needs improvement. Implement and evaluate any resultant improvement plan. Actively promote patient involvement and feedback within service improvements to promote a positive patient experience Maintain and sustain the momentum of improvements until they are firmly embedded into the values and culture of the clinical area. Undertake audit programmes specific to client group, treatments and developments. Help to set, monitor and seek to continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care, including those standards defined in local and national guidance. Participate in clinical trials as appropriate. Work closely with Research and Innovation to promote research, disseminate outcomes and findings to support evidence based practice. Education and Training Participate in own and others appraisals and in the development of own personal development plan and performance review. Provides specialist training and education at post-graduate level within the University settings as agreed with Matron. Undertake role specific training and competencies. Provide education and training to patients and their carers. Keep up to date with developments, advances within the specialty. Collaborate with other members of the team in clinical areas and departments to ensure that the provision of education and training is clear and robust. Mentorship and supervision of junior staff. Participate in specialist national, regional and local conferences as agreed with Matron. Support staff to deliver evidence based practice and research activities to further enhance patient care. Undertake mandatory and priority training within the required time scales This does not provide an exhaustive list of roles and responsibilities, and these may be subject to change with professional and service developments 5. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values Additionally, the following are core values which relate specifically to this post: Commitment to delivering high quality evidence based care Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team Commitment to the specialty area, valuing the contribution of all team members, encouraging a positive and creative working environment Commitment to own personal and professional development and to the development of others within the team. 6. WEST YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT) Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change. WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.