Lead Nurse for Community Care Services

4 weeks ago


Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

An exceptional opportunity has emerged within the Medical Care Group for a seasoned leader with a solid background in both operational and clinical settings to become a vital member of the leadership team overseeing the Virtual Ward initiative.

Our Virtual Ward initiative is a progressive service that provides acute assessment, management, and monitoring in a community environment, spanning various specialties.

The successful candidate must demonstrate robust clinical and operational leadership capabilities and possess the ability to recognize and implement transformative changes. If you believe you embody these attributes, we encourage you to consider this role.

Primary Location: Bournemouth with cross-site responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

The individual will be accountable for the management of the Virtual Ward across designated specialties within the Trust, delivering clinical, managerial, and professional guidance to the Virtual Ward team.

Responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring the delivery of optimal quality patient care while maintaining nursing and healthcare standards.
  • Guaranteeing that the patient experience is of the highest caliber, fostering confidence among patients and the public.
  • Supporting the growth and enhancement of our Virtual Ward service, spearheading pathway development, virtual ward capacity, and identifying innovative solutions.
  • Leading and assessing change initiatives, utilizing Patient First Quality Improvement methodology to drive pathway development and service delivery.
  • Assisting the Deputy Director of Operations in shaping the operational strategy for pathway services.
  • Actively promoting the values and principles of the organization and sharing responsibility for the provision of pathway model services.
  • Collaborating with colleagues and managers to cultivate partnerships within the program, ensuring a coordinated approach to service delivery.

About Us

Our values define our identity as #TeamUHD. They guide our actions and interactions with patients, visitors, and each other, our esteemed teammates and colleagues.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is committed to investing in services across the organization, with numerous initiatives being transformed and developed following recent changes and the New Hospital Programme.

This may result in some services relocating in the near future, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be available to address any specific inquiries you may have during the interview process.

Job Responsibilities

The Lead Nurse role is pivotal in executing the Trust's strategy and objectives within their designated area, which includes:

  • Ensuring the standardization of services across all relevant areas to achieve the highest possible level of care for all patients.
  • Supporting the planning and management of services to optimize resource utilization.
  • Fostering the development of a sustainable and safe workforce that is prepared for future challenges within their area of responsibility.
  • Ensuring services are delivered in an environment where patient safety, high clinical quality, service improvement, and financial accountability are prioritized.
  • Guaranteeing the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of care across the virtual ward.

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st Level Registered Nurse/Midwife/AHP on the relevant part of the Register.
  • First degree or equivalent qualification.

Desirable

  • Master's degree.

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience in operational management within an acute healthcare environment, overseeing a ward/service/department, including staff, financial/budgetary, and change management.

Desirable

  • Experience in chairing capability disciplinary hearings and managing complex HR procedures.

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