Clinical Lead Nurse (Paediatrics)

Job Overview:

• To positively support the Deputy Manager and the Registered Manager in providing leadership to the care and support staff.
• To have responsibility for leading, supporting and facilitating the nursing and medical needs of service users.
• To support senior management in the delivery of high-quality care and support, and to deputise when required.
• To maintain skills at a current level and undertake required training and development.
• To perform in accordance with standards agreed with the Registered Manager and the Registered Provider and to follow legislative requirements, relevant regulations and accepted best practice.

Role-specific Duties:

• Ensure service users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are acted upon.
• The efficient and effective day-to-day management of care delivery and the staff team to ensure that required standards are maintained.
• Ensure all recording systems and organisational documentation are of a high standard and kept up to date.
• Provide support and guidance for care staff on nursing and medical matters that are in the scope of being a clinical lead.
• Act as a shift leader to monitor and direct the effective running of the unit or other defined area of responsibility.

Working with Others:

• Ensure all staff receive formal supervision and appraisals.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the duty rota, ensuring skills mix and numbers on duty are appropriate for the assessed needs of the service users.
• Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service.
• Develop effective working relationships with all employees within the service.
• Be proactive and provide guidance, support and leadership to staff.
• Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people in the service.
• Understand when external healthcare support is required, and liaise with them to ensure best outcomes for people that use services.
• Identify information, concerns and ideas for improvement and share them with senior management of the service.

Other Duties:

• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Work within the relevant Code of Conduct, e.g. NMC.
• Ensure that developments in best practice are researched, shared, understood and implemented.

Personal and Professional Development:

• Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management.
• Be registered with the relevant body and work within the associated Code of Conduct.
• Obtain the relevant qualifications required to work in the deputising role, e.g. management qualification.
• Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service.
• Understand, share and implement all policies and procedures relevant to the role.
• Be open to learning opportunities.
• Understand the health and safety requirements associated with the role.

Benefits:

• 40 working hours per week (45 including lunch breaks).
• 20 days holiday not including bank holidays.
• NMC annual subscription paid.
• Company Car or £350 car allowance per month if you use your own car.
• Support with any clinical training and professional development.
• Private Healthcare Insurance.
• Cycle/Tech Scheme.
• Skills academy providing over 650 CPD courses.
• Perks at Work.