Clinical Lead

3 weeks ago

Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

Part-time Position: Hours per Week

Band 7 Senior Charge Nurse - Emergency Department

Flexible Shifts: Including Days, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Band 7 Senior Charge Nurse to become a vital part of the Emergency Department at Countess of Chester Hospital.

This role requires a passionate, driven, and proactive leader with substantial Band 6 experience. The successful candidate will ensure that the department adheres to NHSE Emergency Medicine standards, delivering safe and effective care to our patients.

We seek a prominent leader who will inspire and support their team in providing exemplary, high-quality, and efficient care to our critically ill patients.

The chosen candidate will offer clinical leadership and professional guidance to the multi-disciplinary team, while also maintaining ongoing responsibility for the operational efficiency of the Emergency Department.

Key Responsibilities

The post holder will oversee nursing and support staff on a shift basis. In addition to managing the department, you will monitor quality, safety, and high standards of patient care, ensuring smooth patient flow throughout the department. You will lead a team of nurses and take charge of quality and safety initiatives within the Emergency Department.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Job Description.

About Our Organization

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust serves the West Cheshire area and Welsh patients under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust collaborates within the broader Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership, providing services from three locations:

  • Countess of Chester Hospital: 438 general and acute beds
  • Ellesmere Port Hospital: 56 beds for rehabilitation, intermediate, and outpatient services
  • Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services catering to the local rural population

The Trust employs over 6,258 staff, including temporary bank staff, and offers acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services, and obstetric services to a population of approximately 407,000. This includes 357,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire, along with the Deeside area of Flintshire, which has a population of around 50,000.

The Trust is a busy district general hospital, and in the last reporting period, there were over 503,342 patient attendances, encompassing a range of services from outpatient appointments to major surgical procedures.

Job Responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the Job Description.

Recruitment processes are based on competencies and values.

Please note that applicants will be responsible for the cost of their DBS check, which will be deducted from their salary after appointment. The DBS application fee is £23 (standard) or £43 (enhanced), and this cost will be spread over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will start at the minimum of the stated scale.

We encourage early applications, as a high volume of submissions may lead to the vacancy being closed before the advertised date.

Best of luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Degree
  • Post-registration qualification or evidence of further study
  • Management Qualification (ISM)
  • Mentorship & Assessing qualification
  • ALS Certification

Desirable

  • ATCN/TNCC Certification
  • APLS Certification
  • Leadership Qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Relevant post-registration clinical experience in Emergency Department
  • Completion of the Trust's toolkit competencies within the designated timeframe
  • Experience in staff management, with the ability to persuade, influence others, and manage conflict
  • A broad range of clinical experience, including specialty knowledge

Desirable

  • Participation in service development projects
  • Knowledge of and involvement in financial management within a clinical environment
  • Research experience

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