Clinical Lead Virtual Ward

To ensure that the highest standards of nursing care are provided and monitored across the borough Develop, implement, and monitor evidence-based nursing practice e.g. recognition and management of the deteriorating patient/ sepsis management. Utilise advanced clinical skills and competency to deliver high quality and responsive patient care. Lead on the development of clinical guidelines, policies, and clinical audit as part of the quality improvement methodology Develops clinical skills and continues to develop further clinical skills in extended scope practice in response to best practice Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of self-care, involvement and empowerment Prioritises their own workload within agreed objectives whilst delegating to other members of the team as appropriate Provides and receives complex, sensitive, or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all aspects of the role including the management of compliments, concerns and complaints Acts as a source of information and support for nursing team, allied healthcare professionals, and other agencies across the broad health and social care context To work in partnership with the adult community nursing team to comply and monitor the Infection Prevention and Control requirements for the service Leadership Work in partnership with the Operational Manager to ensure compliance with CQC fundamental standards In the absence of the operational Manager, the post holder will ensure that there is oversight of any issues impacting on patient safety and escalate appropriately Act as a role model to provide a leadership style which is underpinned by strongly held values around equality, diversity and openness; Ensures the effective and efficient use of resources (e.g.
staff, supplies within their own sphere of responsibility) working with operational manager to agree service budgets Demonstrates leadership and innovation in contexts which are unfamiliar, complex, and unpredictable that require solving problems involving many complex interacting factors. Ability to delegate, organise and prioritise to ensure the safe delivery of the service including the management of referrals admissions and discharges utilising locally agreed pathways. By actively participating or leading multi-disciplinary or multi-agency work streams, the post holder will identify, propose and develop clinical policies and/or service developments which have impact on other disciplines, services or agencies. Demonstrates resilience when responding to challenge, change and complex or difficult situations Demonstrates clinical leadership, initiative and creativity in developing a broad range of projects or plans and inspiring others to be positive in their contribution to continuous improvement and innovation, including adjusting plans where necessary Clearly articulates the expected clinical standards of the service, monitors and identifies where standards are not met and takes action to address these holding people to account where necessary in line with Trust policies.
The post holder will utilise data and data tools (including databases) to produce appropriate monitoring reports on both patient care and service outcomes and produce appropriate communication for patients Communication Maintains collaborative working with partners and key stakeholders and takes opportunities to initiate and sustain such relationships to enhance service delivery and make improvements to patient pathways Actively contributes to the multi-disciplinary team supporting the patient; acting as a credible source of information for other agencies/professionals involved in the care as required acting as a resource of highly specialist knowledge for others Work collaboratively across organisation boundaries to support the effective and coordinated provision of social care and health care services To ensure that staff feel well informed and well-led To act as a role model by demonstrating excellent communication and listening skills with patients, relatives and staff. To ensure that confidentiality for patients and staff is maintained in all areas and that staff adhere to the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act and the Caldicott Principles. Ensure that there is a comprehensive orientation and induction programme for nursing, therapy and support staff in each of the clinical areas and that completion of this is documented. Ensure systems are in place to check registrations with the NMC.
Clinical Governance To contribute to the implementation of governance