The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member, and team leader. They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to their team, and coordinate and deliver high quality care. They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects / management functions as delegated by the Sister / Charge Nurse. They will role model the identified Trust values at all times.

In general settings, they will be the assigned deputise for the Nurse in Charge generally known as a Charge Nurse, coordinating clinical, managerial and education requirements of the area, and being a role model for team members, whilst delivering and overseeing high standards of care.

In specialist settings, they will have a significant level of specialist neonatal clinical knowledge and expertise in Neonatal care delivery. They will provide advice and guidance also, and generally be known as a senior staff nurse.

Main duties of the job

• Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives
• Lead on complex clinical care for Neonatal patients
• Take charge of the unit, coordinating staffing, admissions, discharges
• Liaising on safeguarding
• Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy
• Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trust policies and objectives
• Assist in the Coordination of discharges and transfers, promoting timely and safe processes for them
• Ensure that patient flow and the management of beds is effective and safe
• Ensure the delivery of high quality end of life care in line with national pathways, e.g. Liverpool Care Pathway, through the provision of holistic palliative and terminal care
• Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients
• Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required
• Understand the Trust clinical governance framework, and participate in the promoting and safeguarding of high standards of care, through effective risk management & governance, and adherence to the Trust values

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A& E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives

Lead on complex clinical care for Neonatal patients

Take charge of the unit, coordinating staffing, admissions, discharges

Liaising on safeguarding

Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy

Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trust policies and objectives

Assist in the Coordination of discharges and transfers, promoting timely and safe processes for them

Ensure that patient flow and the management of beds is effective and safe

Ensure the delivery of high quality end of life care in line with national pathways, e.g. Liverpool Care Pathway, through the provision of holistic palliative and terminal care

Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients

Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required

Understand the Trust clinical governance framework, and participate in the promoting and safeguarding of high standards of care, through effective risk management & governance, and adherence to the Trust values

Ensure that the team promote, ensure and adhere to the Trust safeguarding polices

Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (child/adult)
• Post registration qualification relevant to area of speciality or equivalent Neonatal intensive care qualification
• Teaching/mentorship qualification

Desirable

• Degree/Diploma in Higher Education
• Degree or working towards one/Master's degree or working towards one

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 level
• Wide variety of clinical experience
• Experience of excellence in leading all/part of a clinical team in practice
• Experience of teaching and supporting learners/new staff etc

Desirable

• Experience of clinical supervision
• Proven management experience

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of speciality and excellence in care delivery
• Proven leadership and deputising skills in clinical area
• Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
• Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contracts including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness
• Ability and experience of managing change personally and as a facilitator
• Knowledge of current challenges and issues in nursing
• Commitment to teaching and learning for self and others
• Commitment to quality initiatives and research
• Clinical decision making skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Computer literate skills

Desirable

• Experience of data collection for quality monitoring/audit
• Experience of risk management/assessment

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Rd

Isleworth

TW7 6AF

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