Clinical Lead Adult Community Virtual Ward

Job summary

The post holder will provide visible, accessible clinical leadership to the Virtual Ward To act as a positive role model through the provision of effective clinical nurse leadership and demonstration of competent, accountable clinical practice.

The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to lead and support the Virtual ward team in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluating of patient centred care.

The post holder will work in partnership and promote a culture of collaboration across the wider health and social health economy to optimise patient flow and facilitate the delivery of efficient, effective co-ordinated and timely high-quality care to all patients.

By joining this Trust you will be coming to work in a supportive and friendly environment, with a team that are forward thinking and proactive. This rewarding role puts the patient and community into the heart of everything we do.

Main duties of the job

To ensure that the highest standards of nursing care are provided and monitored across the borough

Act as a credible role model that will involve a clinical commitment working a variety of shifts inclusive of weekends as the service requires

To ensure professional nursing advice is provided to all nursing, therapy, and support staff

Support staff in identifying, applying, and disseminating research findings related to specialist and fundamental nursing 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

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

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

Provide leadership and be a role model for all staff in prevention and control of infection, undertaking audits and ensuring high standards are maintained at all times.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Clinical Lead 8a

Trust:Bridgewater Community

Location: Warrington

Ward:Virtual Ward

Pay Rates: Days Nights/Sat Sun/BH

Shift Patterns: 7 day service

Why might this job interest you?

The post holder will provide visible, accessible clinical leadership to the Virtual Ward To act as a positive role model through the provision of effective clinical nurse leadership and demonstration of competent, accountable clinical practice.

The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to lead and support the Virtual ward team in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluating of patient centred care.

The post holder will work in partnership and promote a culture of collaboration across the wider health and social health economy to optimise patient flow and facilitate the delivery of efficient, effective co-ordinated and timely high-quality care to all patients.

By joining this Trust you will be coming to work in a supportive and friendly environment, with a team that are forward thinking and proactive. This rewarding role puts the patient and community into the heart of everything we do.

What you can add:

To ensure that the highest standards of nursing care are provided and monitored across the borough Lead on the development of clinical guidelines, policies, and clinical audit as part of the quality improvement methodology 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

What youll need:

A minimum of 6 months paid experience within Management/Clinical Leadership role within the last 3 years at band 8a Clinical Masters Degree or working towards. (Msc Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP)) Evidence of a post registration/qualification in advanced practice clinical diagnostics / assessment V300 Non-medical prescribing qualification

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy. Explore different wards , keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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Main Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

To ensure that the highest standards of nursing care are provided and monitored across the borough

Act as a credible role model that will involve a clinical commitment working a variety of shifts inclusive of weekends as the service requires

To ensure professional nursing advice is provided to all nursing, therapy, and support staff

Facilitate and support effective working relationships with the multi-disciplinary team to enhance the care and management of patients.

Develop, implement, and monitor evidence-based nursing practice 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

Support staff in identifying, applying, and disseminating research findings related to specialist and fundamental nursing practice.

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

Provide leadership and be a role model for all staff in prevention and control of infection, undertaking audits and ensuring high standards are maintained at all times.

Leadership

Work in partnership with the Operational Manager to ensure compliance with CQC fundamental standards and completion of SAF 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 to the risk management team and Director of Nursing, Borough Director.

Act as a role model to provide a leadership style which is underpinned by strongly held values around equality, diversity and openness; effectively builds and maintains relationships with direct reports, management team and other key individuals across the organisation.

Ensures the effective and efficient use of resources ( staff, supplies within their own sphere of responsibility) working with clinical 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. Seeking the assistance of the clinical manager and making judgements in complex situations

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.

Takes responsibility for their own and others health and safety in the working environment.

Ability to represent the service at relevant local or regional clinical forum

Provides direct line management for a defined team of staff, including performing appraisal, personal development reviews and the application of staff management procedures

To lead in the development of workforce strategy and plans by regularly undertaking skill mix reviews to ensure that the nursing resource is maximised to best effect.

Ensure adequate planning of the staffing model, nursing rota and skill mix meeting service requirements, escalating any staffing issues to Operational Manager/Head of Service as required

Ensure that there are effective systems and processes in place for the management of sickness and absence and bank and agency utilisation in all areas of responsibility.

Ensure there is effective and appropriate utilisation of HR staff management policies and maintain and achieve approach to recruitment and retention.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse First level degree or equivalent Clinical Masters Degree or working towards. (Msc Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP)) Evidence of a post registration/qualification in advanced practice clinical diagnostics / assessment V300 Non-medical prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

Management/Clinical Leadership experience Experience of working with patients with acute presentations of minor illness/injuries Experience of successful multi agency working across Health and Social care Evidence of influencing, motivating, and negotiating with others to achieve change in relation to care Experience of initiating and implementing clinical care/protocols

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