About this role
Job summary
The Lead Nurse for Clinical Site Management provides visible, credible and compassionate leadership for the Clinical Site Management and Hospital at Night services. The post holder is responsible for the professional and operational leadership of the site management function, ensuring the safe, effective and efficient management of hospital operations on a 24-hour basis. This includes oversight of patient flow, capacity management, discharge coordination, staffing escalation, operational pressures and site safety.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
Leading the operational management of patient flow, capacity and bed utilisation across the organisation, ensuring timely admissions, transfers and discharges while maintaining patient safety and experience. Supporting the delivery of urgent and emergency care performance standards through effective site coordination, escalation management and proactive operational planning. Providing expert nursing and operational advice during periods of increased demand, operational pressure, major incidents and business continuity events. [ Leading workforce management processes including recruitment, appraisal, performance management, workforce planning, succession planning and professional development for Clinical Site Management and Hospital at Night staff. Promoting and delivering high standards of patient safety, quality assurance, risk management and clinical governance, ensuring lessons learned are embedded into practice. Working in partnership with senior clinical and operational leaders to deliver organisational objectives, improve patient outcomes and support hospital operational resilience. Acting as a professional role model and ambassador for nursing, upholding the standards of the NMC Code and promoting the Trust's values in all aspects of leadership and decision-making. Deputising for the Associate Director of Operations as required, representing the service at corporate meetings, operational forums and multidisciplinary groups.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create anenvironment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description Job responsibilities
Proactively and positively contribute to the successful overall performance of the Trust. Proactively, meaningfully, and consistently demonstrate the Trust Values in everyday practice, decision making, and interactions with patients and colleagues. To be an ambassador for the nursing profession within and external to the trust and to uphold the NMC professional practice standards outlined in the Code. To take a lead in the management of specific nursing functions for Clinical site and Hospital at Night Become proficient in UHCWi methodology, commissioning and leading quality improvement and instilling a discipline of daily management and standard work. Undertake one site shift per month to include weekend work, as required. Represent Clinical Site at events providing expert knowledge and advice. The Lead Nurse will champion the standards of Pathway to Excellence
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
o1st level Registered Nurse oCurrent NMC registration oRelevant master's degree at level 7 or equivalent experiential learning / working towards oEvidence of continuing professional development relevant to senior nursing leadership and operational management
Desirable
oLean / quality improvement training oFormal management or leadership qualification
Experience Essential
oSubstantial senior nursing experience within an acute hospital setting oProven record of leading and effectively managing change across organisations oExperience of , patient flow, discharge, capacity management or equivalent operational leadership oProven record of leading and effectively managing change across teams / services oExperience of professional leadership, line management and staff development oExperience of incident management, risk management and quality governance
Desirable
oProject management experience oExperience of implementing Lean / improvement methodologies oExperience of working across organisational or system boundaries
Knowledge Essential
oExpert knowledge of the post's area of responsibility oSound knowledge of NHS agenda oDetailed knowledge and understanding of current issues in nursing & midwifery oKnowledge of Operational standards,
Desirable
oKnowledge of business continuity, incident command structures and operational resilience
Skills Essential
oWell-developed leadership skills oPersuasive with strong influencing skills and the ability to manage conflict oHighly developed problem-solving, critical appraisal and decision-making skills oPatient focused and able to maintain safe, timely decision-making in complex situations oHighly developed motivational skills and commitment to staff involvement and empowerment oAbility to work within and understand the context in which the Trust operates oAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally oAbility to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines oAbility to translate strategic intent into operational reality oCompetent IT and digital skills
Desirable
oAbility to analyse complex data sets and present assurance information to senior groups
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)