37.5 hours per week

• To provide Clinical Nurse Management, Clinical Leadership and expertise in all aspects of service delivery within sphere of responsibility
• To continue to provide leadership and guidance in working towards an amalgamated service both in the short and long term.
• With support from the Matron, will ensure that high standards are developed, implemented, evaluated and maintained, with required change planned in accordance with the framework of Clinical Governance.
• To lead by example, acting as a role model to all members of the nursing team, leading care teams and creating a positive learning environment. To deploy and supervise all nursing staff effectively.
• Acts as an expert resource on Nursing care of patients within the specialities and holds a key role in the multidisciplinary team
• It is to maintain an environment in which members of the ward/department team can contribute to the maximum of their ability in providing a high standard of care, staff welfare and staff training.
• Designated to take charge of the ward.
• Responsible for the assessment of care needs, and for the development and implementation of programmes of care without supervision.
• Manage an allocated budget and resources in an efficient and cost effective manner.

Main duties of the job

The practitioner should be an expert in the assessment, planning, and implementation of all areas of nursing care from patients admission to transfer/discharge, which facilitates clinical practice development. They will proactively manage the unit with support from the Band 6 Deputy Ward managers. Ensuring the efficient and effective running of the ward / unit / service. They will lead the management of staff appraisals, staff rotas, the recruitment and selection process and the supervision of learners. They will provide daily clinical and managerial leadership by being a role model to nursing and support staff in the delivery of evidence based patient centred care, which is of a high standard. They are responsible for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures maintaining associated records. Utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources. They will work were possible on a supernumerary basis.

The post holder will deputise in the absence of the Matron and operationalize all aspects of the Matrons role with regards to high clinical standards, patient safety, cleanliness, infection control & hygiene code and fundamentals of care.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of Academic achievement, working towards Degree level of study
• Relevant learning beyond registration
• Cardiology knowledge.

Desirable

• Teaching/Mentorship Qualification.

Experience

Desirable

• Recruitment and selection experience
• Presenting complex information to large groups.

Pin

Essential

• Current level one NMC registration

Knowledge

Essential

• Commitment to continuous personal development for revalidation NMC.
• Policies, practices and procedures e.g.NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care.

Desirable

• Specialist /Management training.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

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C9165-24-04-069