Clinical Leader - OPS/SDEC

Job summaryWe have an exciting opportunity for a Nursing Clinical Leader for Older Peoples Same Day Emergency Care.Ops SDEC has recently adopted the SDEC first approach and increased their activity by over 40%.OPS SDEC Team is a Multiple disciplinary team of ACP's, Consultants, HCA's and recently recruited Band 5 Nurses.Main goal is to facilitate a Front door Service, in reaching into the Emergency Department and accepting referrals from the ambulance Service.Ultimately providing timely assessment and comprehensive decision making of the Older Person.The Clinical Leader for OPS SDEC will need to have a fundamental understanding of pathways through the organisation, a proven ability to facilitate quality improvement in a changing service and most importantly work as part of the multidisciplinary team across the network of services which facilitate Older peoples Services.Interview Date: Tuesday 29th September 26Main duties of the jobProvide leadership and demonstrate a high quality of clinical care and practiceCoordinate and manage the delivery of care for all patients referred to the SDEC service.Ensures the prompt instigation of appropriate treatment and investigationsEnsure clear lines of communication between the SDEC team and the OPAU Co- Ordinator.Demonstrates effective communication skills in highly distressing or emotional circumstances, this includes breaking bad news.Ensuring all patients are assessed in a timely manner with appropriate investigations. To ensure all patients are updated with progress.Ensures patient care is delivered in accordance with established policies and protocols and to the agreed standardContribute to developments in the Trust in response to Trust objectives and develops practice accordinglyTakes the lead on ensuring the safe custody and administration of medicines in accordance with established procedure and law.About usUHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.DetailsDate posted08 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number153-ME06713Job locationsRoyal Bournemouth HospitalBournemouthBH7 7DWUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo lead and develop OPSSDEC to meet the needs of the service promoting an SDEC first approach for all referrals to the acute take.To lead and manage the development and provision of a high-quality nursing service and environment for patients in our SDEC service.To provide specialist nursing knowledge, expertise and advice, facilitating the provision of evidence-based patient-centered care pathwaysTo ensure that resources are efficiently and effectively managed to deliver a high-quality service - To ensure the day-to-day smooth running of SDEC working closely with the OPAU Co-Ordinator.To work closely with OPS Consultants, ACPs, Matrons, and directorate managers to provide a high quality and cost-effective patient focused serviceTo establish a balance between clinical and managerial demands to maintain clinical credibility. Job description Job responsibilitiesTo lead and develop OPSSDEC to meet the needs of the service promoting an SDEC first approach for all referrals to the acute take.To lead and manage the development and provision of a high-quality nursing service and environment for patients in our SDEC service.To provide specialist nursing knowledge, expertise and advice, facilitating the provision of evidence-based patient-centered care pathwaysTo ensure that resources are efficiently and effectively managed to deliver a high-quality service - To ensure the day-to-day smooth running of SDEC working closely with the OPAU Co-Ordinator.To work closely with OPS Consultants, ACPs, Matrons, and directorate managers to provide a high quality and cost-effective patient focused serviceTo establish a balance between clinical and managerial demands to maintain clinical credibility.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialRegistration on Part 1, or 12 of NMC Register (RGN/RN Adult) or equivalentTeaching Qualification, SLIP/Mentorship1st level degreeDesirableDeteriorating Adults CourseHAPE or EquivalentALSLeadership and Management qualificationQualification in the specialty Experience EssentialDemonstrable post-registration experience, band 6 experience expertise in acute settingWorking in partnership with all levels of staffRecent experience in specialty and knowledge of Front door WorkingTeaching Practice and developing staffExperience in leading and managing a teamExperience in managing changeExperience in service and practice developmentExperience in recruiting and selecting staff Knowledge EssentialUnderstand the importance of timely flow promoting an SDEC first approachHas knowledge of Acute Medicine protocolsUnderstand the roles of the Emergency department co-ordinator & the Clinical Site TeamAble to competently manage the phone hub, ensuring patients are streamed to the correct pathwayHave an in-depth knowledge of SDEC pathways and other available appropriate pathways for patients.DesirableHave knowledge of protocols regarding mental health patients, transport, safeguarding etc Technicsal Skills EssentialProven leadership abilityAble to deal with demands of rapidly developing and changing service, problem solving and prioritising abilities. Clinical reasoning, problem solving and decision make skills at an advance levelAbility to work in a busy environment and cope when the service is under pressure.A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority, responsibility and accountability.Extended role skills, examples as appropriate to role e.g. IV drug administration, cannulation and phlebotomy, wound Care, ECG and ABGAble to conduct an RCAAbility to motivate and lead a teamCommitment to personal and professional development and development of othersComputer literacy particularly working with: spread sheets/ Health roster/ Electronic Clinical Diary/Planning and prioritisation skills Person Specification Qualifications EssentialRegistration on Part 1, or 12 of NMC Register (RGN/RN Adult) or equivalentTeaching Qualification, SLIP/Mentorship1st level degreeDesirableDeteriorating Adults CourseHAPE or EquivalentALSLeadership and Management qualificationQualification in the specialty Experience EssentialDemonstrable post-registration experience, band 6 experience expertise in acute settingWorking in partnership with all levels of staffRecent experience in specialty and knowledge of Front door WorkingTeaching Practice and developing staffExperience in leading and managing a teamExperience in managing changeExperience in service and practice developmentExperience in recruiting and selecting staff Knowledge EssentialUnderstand the importance of timely flow promoting an SDEC first approachHas knowledge of Acute Medicine protocolsUnderstand the roles of the Emergency department co-ordinator & the Clinical Site TeamAble to competently manage the phone hub, ensuring patients are streamed to the correct pathwayHave an in-depth knowledge of SDEC pathways and other available appropriate pathways for patients.DesirableHave knowledge of protocols regarding mental health patients, transport, safeguarding etc Technicsal Skills EssentialProven leadership abilityAble to deal with demands of rapidly developing and changing service, problem solving and prioritising abilities. Clinical reasoning, problem solving and decision make skills at an advance levelAbility to work in a busy environment and cope when the service is under pressure.A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority, responsibility and accountability.Extended role skills, examples as appropriate to role e.g. IV drug administration, cannulation and phlebotomy, wound Care, ECG and ABGAble to conduct an RCAAbility to motivate and lead a teamCommitment to personal and professional development and development of othersComputer literacy particularly working with: spread sheets/ Health roster/ Electronic Clinical Diary/Planning and prioritisation skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Bournemouth HospitalBournemouthBH7 7DWUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Bournemouth HospitalBournemouthBH7 7DWUnited KingdomEmployer's website