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Lead Nurse for Acute Medical Unit
2 months ago
Position Overview
The Lead Nurse for the Acute Medical Unit is responsible for ensuring exemplary nursing care through effective management of personnel and resources within the acute medical sector. This role requires strong clinical leadership, particularly in high-pressure and challenging environments, while fostering innovative approaches to patient care.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical Leadership
- Assume personal accountability for infection prevention and control practices, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and receiving mandatory updates.
- Enhance skills in assessing health and wellness needs of patients.
- Address individual health and wellness requirements effectively.
- Champion equality, diversity, and patient rights.
- Evaluate and implement comprehensive care programs, coordinating the holistic needs of patients assigned to the team.
- Ensure patient safety by delegating care to appropriately skilled nurses and reporting incidents to senior management.
- Facilitate effective communication regarding complex matters, overcoming communication barriers.
- Lead teams in developing knowledge, ideas, and best practices.
2. Clinical Governance
- Promote best practices in health, safety, and security.
- Contribute to quality enhancement initiatives.
- Encourage research-based practices within the unit and ensure proper implementation.
- Maintain high standards of nursing procedures in accordance with organizational policies.
- Implement quality assurance measures, including clinical audits.
- Ensure staff compliance with organizational policies and regulations.
- Monitor the effective use of equipment and supplies, managing inventory and maintenance.
3. Management Duties
- Develop and manage staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for a 24-hour service.
- Collaborate with other department managers to optimize workload and skill mix.
- Oversee and assess the performance of teams and individuals.
- Manage the unit's budget effectively, adhering to financial constraints.
- Facilitate two-way communication across disciplines to ensure optimal patient care.
- Plan and allocate physical and financial resources efficiently.
- Participate in studies to assess workloads and patient dependency.
- Maintain accurate management records.
- Provide coverage in the absence of senior management.
- Contribute to service development initiatives.
4. Staff Development
- Support staff in reaching their full potential through professional development opportunities.
- Participate in educational programs for learners in collaboration with educational institutions.
- Enhance nursing roles through training and skill assessment.
- Identify areas for skill development in line with professional guidelines.
- Ensure training programs meet the educational needs of clinical staff.
5. Professional Standards
- Maintain professionalism and promote the nursing role in the best interest of patients.
- Foster a positive image of the profession and the organization.
- Engage in personal and professional development through relevant courses and conferences.
- Comply with organizational policies and attend mandatory training.
- Participate in research initiatives and implement findings as appropriate.
6. Personnel Management
- Engage in the recruitment and onboarding of new staff members.
- Monitor staff performance and conduct appraisals.
- Maintain discipline within the unit and initiate disciplinary procedures when necessary.
- Support staff with professional and personal challenges.
- Report hazards and unsafe practices to management promptly.
Personal Qualities
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Enthusiastic, dynamic, and assertive.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Commitment to quality improvement and flexibility in shift work.
Skills and Knowledge
- Up-to-date knowledge of current medical practices.
- Experience in research-based practice.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Understanding of clinical governance and performance indicators.
- Proven management experience.
Qualifications
- First Level Registration and evidence of professional development.
- Leadership qualification or relevant experience.
This position is integral to the mission of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, which is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to the community.
