Clinical Sister
4 weeks ago
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Clinical Sister to help lead our team at Deal Hospital.
Our inpatient care and management is overseen by a Matron along with a team of Registered Nurses, Healthcare assistants, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists Rehabilitation assistants, Care management staff, a Pharmacist and our visiting medical officers.
At our Community hospitals we provide a range of comprehensive healthcare services for patients over the age of 18 and in some sites also outpatient services.
Main duties of the job
Under the direction of the Matron, you will be responsible and accountable for the holistic care of a named group of patients.
You'll delegate for the Matron at clinical forums and provide clinical and managerial leadership to nurses and health care assistants.
In return you'll be joining an Outstanding rated Trust where we are constantly working to improve the lives of our staff and our patients. We care for you so you can care for your patients.
Our "We Care" strategy means that our ambitions are to put our communities first, deliver a better patient experience and importantly, be a great place to work for all of our workforce.
More than half of our workforce work flexibly, including compressed hours and term time only. More than 70% of our workforce feel we take positive action on health and wellbeing, and we aim to improve this. We are proud to say that we consistently score above the national average in our staff survey results, particularly for our focus on the well-being of our workforce.
And with the forward NHS vision being based on community care, there has never been a better time to join us.
Additional Working Pattern: shift over 7 day
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values C ompassionate A spirational R esponsive E xcellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered health care professional (NMC or HCPC registration) / minimum of 3 years of experience in health improvement environment
Desirable
PRINCE 2 or equivalent project management training
Qualifications
Essential
Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6
Desirable
PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education
Qualifications
Essential
Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples -: non-medical prescribing; mentorship, coaching, clinical expertise)
Desirable
Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study Working towards Master level study
Experience
Essential
Minimum of 5 years' experience in area of practice. Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads
Desirable
Experience of leading and managing teams
Knowledge
Essential
Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services. Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Understanding of training needs in relation to post. Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Personal Attributes
Essential
Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable
Ability to Manage
Essential
Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.