Acute Assessment Unit Manager

3 weeks ago

Bedford, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced senior nurse to lead a Nursing Team at Bedford Hospital.

We are looking for a reliable, motivated and enthusiastic Unit Manager to manage our Acute assessment unit team. A proven track record in managing change and leading teams through change is essential.

The individual will be required to provide clinical leadership and direction to the unit team. The successful candidate should be a team player, communicator and a good administrator with clinical governance and management experience.

The applicant will have energy, commitment and the desire to develop nurses in this particular area of healthcare. The role involves managerial activity and clinical input ensuring that high quality standards are set out and to maintain a high standard of holistic, quality care within a multi-disciplinary setting.

The applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills along with the ability to sensitively manage change.

The individual will also need to provide evidence of continuous professional development

Main duties of the job

We are searching for a confident committed clinical leader who is driven by challenges and can demonstrate personal resilience whilst working in a fast moving and changing care environment. You should have experience of staff and change management, motivating and empowering your team to ensure consistently high standards of care are set and delivered.

The post holder will be responsible for the provision and delivery of care to acute medical patients admitted directly to the unit from A&E.

The post holder will be accountable for co-ordinating patient care and management of resources and performance of staff whilst ensuring safe and effective clinical practice.

To lead, manage and develop team performance, promote professionalism and trust.

Ensure efficient and effective use of resources, managing a devolved budget

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To attend the necessary bed meetings with up-to-date and accurate information regarding bed status, flow and patient safety.

Works collaboratively with the patient Flow Team in relation to decisions on patient flow issues

Works collaboratively with the inter-professional team in order to comply with the Trust and Departmental escalation plans, ensuring that relevant senior staff have been informed of position and appropriate action taken

Manage resources within agreed budgets as set by the budget holder

To be able to identify and manage performance issues including attendance, professional conduct, capability, etc. and liaise with HR as required

 Actively promote professional development amongst staff within the unit

Be able to work collaboratively with the inter-professional team and other members of staff on different wards/departments

Clinically assesses new patients coming through the Unit and ensure the patient is moved to the appropriate clinical area within the hospital.

Participates in the induction of staff and preceptorship of staff and assist in the supervision, support, training and assessment of registered and non-registered skilled workers

To demonstrates written communication through the ability to record accurate, succinct, clear and legible reports and documentation

To escalate clinical concerns to the relevant clinician/teams as per escalation policies in a timely manner

Is able to deputise for the matron

Hold bleep 309 (staffing) and organise and deploy appropriate staff throughout the Trust to ensure patient safety (After 6 months ).

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

RGN/NMC registered Evidence of continues professional development Management/leadership qualification

Desirable criteria

Educated to Degree level Further relevant training

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience at Deputy level (Band 6) in an Acute clinical setting Experience in mentoring, assessing, coaching Experience of managing and motivating a large team

Desirable criteria

Leading complex projects

Personal skills

Essential criteria

Ability to work under pressure It competent using Word & Excel Ability to problem solve, anticipate and forward plan Ability to prioritise and organise their workload Demonstrates knowledge and application of clinical governance Has experience managing staff sickness, Appraisals, Roster assurance, Annual leave

Communication

Essential criteria

Demonstrates the ability to undertake difficult conversations. Maintain professional links with other wards and departments, specialities within the Trust

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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