Paediatric Clinical Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
| Posting date: | 24 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £43,742.00 to £50,056.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £43742.00 - £50056.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2024 |
| Location: | Torquay, TQ2 7AA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9388-24-0510 |
Summary
Utilise leadership skills ensuring that the Paediatric Emergency Department runs safely and efficiently to deliver high quality care. Assist and support the Matron in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes. To be responsible for the management of the department, effectively leading, motivating, supervising and directing staff to ensure that time and resources are managed through effective teamwork. To ensure that staff have a clear understanding of their duties and responsibilities and of the standards of performance and conduct expected of them throughout the 24hour period. To work with the ED Matron to ensure that an appropriate managerial and professional infrastructure is in place to support the delivery of services and functional requirements within their ward/ department which are in line with corporate and departmental objectives. To take responsibility for proactively developing, implementing, and reviewing clinical practices to ensure that they are cost effective. To contribute to annual staffing establishment and skill mix reviews, encouraging and promoting new ways of working which support and contribute towards departmental and corporate objectives/ improvement programmes. To work with all members of the multi professional team to develop services that meet organisational and contractual requirements and to ensure the effective provision of all aspects of clinical care are maintained at a high standard. To contribute and influence the total patient experience and journey through collaborative working and effective communications with all members of the multi-disciplinary team throughout the hospital. Assist in the formulation, and review of clinical policies and procedures. To take responsibility for implementing trust wide agreed polices within area of responsibility. To be a point of contact by ensuring that they are a visible, accessible and assertive figure to whom patients, relatives and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support. To assist PALS staff in helping to resolve the concerns of patients and their families as quickly as possible. To have deputy responsibility for the clinical environment, interfacing with relevant staff to ensure high standards of cleanliness, tidiness and dcor are maintained. To establish and maintain positive links with external agencies in particular Social Services, Police and Safeguarding services. To lead, support, supervise and instruct the team through the process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive professional integrity, balance, and perspective. To contribute towards the development, production and implementation of the departments strategic objectives and business plan, in line with agreed service and financial objectives