Clinical Manager for Paediatric Outpatients and Child Development Unit

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We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

Job overview: This is an exciting time to join the Children and Young People's Directorate and be part of our existing and new leadership team. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Clinical Manager for our Child Development Unit and Paediatric Outpatient Department at CHFT. The successful applicant will need to aspire to be an inspirational leader who can nurture, motivate and develop a team and also have a passion to deliver excellence in all aspects of nursing care. A kind, compassionate and caring manner in supporting our patients and their families and our dedicated team of staff is vital to this role.

Main duties of the job: The successful applicant will provide leadership for a diverse team across three different sites within the Trust. Alongside being responsible for the day to day running of the Paediatric Outpatients service, the post holder will also promote excellence in care in the Child Development Unit, acting as a resource and having the ability to give expert advice to Children and Young People and their families with complex health needs. They will work closely with other clinical nurse managers, doctors, and the directorate leadership team to provide an excellent service for patients and their families.

The Clinical Manager will use leadership, knowledge and skill to promote excellence in children's nursing care delivery. The post holder will work collaboratively with the other clinical managers to promote a culture of safety, learning from experience, and promote best practice. The role will support nurses to realise their full potential as children's nurses, always placing children and their families at the centre of care.

Person specification: QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

• Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration and revalidation evidence
• Degree level or equivalent qualification in Nursing
• Mentorship and Preceptorship or equivalent
• Leadership/ Management qualification or equivalent experience
• Conflict resolution
• Digital/ computer skills

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

• Ability to demonstrate working with children and young people in both the hospital and community setting, leading on elements of service provision and supporting staff in the clinical environment.
• Significant or recent experience of working with children and young people (CYP) with a focus on CYP with complex health needs/long term or life-threatening conditions
• Demonstrate experience involved in staff management, including aspects of managing sickness, absence and attendance, appraisals and duty rosters
• Budget Management experience
• Recent experience in transforming services, innovation and quality improvement
• Evidence of continuing professional development

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and non-verbal / written)
• Leadership and team building skills
• Self-confident and able to demonstrate inclusive leadership
• Compassionate leadership able to involve, challenge others as appropriate
• Treats all patients and colleagues with dignity and respect, inclusive
• Displays a strong motivation and commitment to success of children's services
• Ability to work well within the operational and directorate leadership team

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co-create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that's why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.