Job summary
Works autonomously to manage a caseload of patients, acting as a lead assuming responsibility and accountability for assessing, implementing and evaluating care for the designated clinical area
Ensure that nursing care is delivered within the unit and is compliant with legal, professional and organisational standards
To provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planned delivery and evaluation of individualised care
Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the unit
To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same
Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS plan and other relevant guidelines
Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals
Is wholly accountable for their practice in line with the NMC code and tales every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve their knowledge and professional competence
Responsible for maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and other staff within the clinical environment
Initiate the investigation at clinical level in relation to risk incidents and report in accordance with the local incident system
Main duties of the job
Exercises judgement in identifying, assessing and interpreting complicated conditions, where a range of options require consideration for the treatment and discharge planning for patients attending the clinical assessment unit .
Able to plan and organise a number of activities within the unit with regards to demand of the service and the allocation and re-allocation of staff to ensure clinical safety within the environment and for the discharge of patients
Ensures that all staff including temporary staff and students in the unit are aware of emergency procedures to follow.
Leads others in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care of patients in the unit in accordance with departmental protocols prior to discharge home or transfer of the patient to another hospital
When necessary assists others in planning duty rotas to meet the requirements of the clinical area and the needs of the patients and takes into account skill mix requirements in relation to acuity and dependency.
With due regard to Risk Management policies and procedures, ensures that a safe environment for patients, relatives, carers and staff is maintained.
To be familiar with the Major Incident Policy, has the knowledge and skills to assist as directed within that plan, should the need arise.
To ensure provision of professional leadership and supervision to staff within own discipline and facilitation of appropriate professional leadership for other disciplines.
About us
- Positive 2020 NHS Staff Survey results
- The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates our quality of services as good with outstanding features
- Stunning locations in Sussex, surrounded by the South Downs and the coast
- A great working environment in the community, in patients’ homes and our community hospitals
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Real Living Wage Employer with great rates of pay
- Flexible working options, including job sharing, annualised hours, career breaks, parental leave and adoption leave
- Supportive team environments
- Cost-effective and convenient workplace nurseries
- Thriving BAME, Disability, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
OUR VALUES
We encourage and expect all staff to actively promote and adhere to our values in every aspect of their work.
Compassionate care Caring for people in ways we would want for our loved ones.
Achieving ambitions For patients and service users, colleagues, our teams and our organisation.
Working together Forging strong links with our patients, the public and our health and care partners, so we can rise to the challenges we face together.
Delivering excellence Our patients and partners deserve nothing less.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication and working relationships
Leads and liaises with members of the multi professional team both within the organisation and with external stake holders, to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently. Actively involves others in communications between patients, their relatives and the multi-disciplinary team both within the organisation and with external stake holders, and ensures excellent communication. Communicates proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment/discharge plans of patients and ensures accurate nursing records are maintained by self and all other staff.
Provides and receives complex, sensitive and contentious information where persuasive, reassurance and empathetic skills are required and where there are barriers to understanding
Actively involves patients, relatives and carers in their treatment and encourages others to enable individuals to assist in their own recovery. Leads and supports all professionals in co-ordinating the discharge process and ensures high standards of written and verbal advice is available to patients, relatives and carers.
Is actively involved in the dissemination of information to all staff e.g. Team briefs, Unit meetings.
Accesses regular supervision in line with Trust Policy. Conducts supervision and appraisals for other team members.
Key responsibilities
Accountable for the direct delivery of care to patients attending Clinical assessment Unit. Responsible for assessing, treating and discharging or referral to other professionals.
Takes responsibility for ensuring the maintenance of high standards of nursing care. Leads and participates in Nursing and clinical audit in the Unit collecting and collating information as required
Responsible for the management of the Unit in the absence of the Clinical Lead, when required to do so, record and monitor sickness and to take corrective action where necessary. Participates in managing resources; human and material.
Ensures the application of local standards, policies and philosophies which further the philosophy of patient centred, individual and evidence based care for all patients. In conjunction with other senior nurses, ensures that an annual training needs of junior staff are being maintained, and which is communicated to the Clinical Lead.
Ensures evidence based innovative practice in the delivery of nursing care and supports others in the implementation of changes identified to improve care.
Ensures that all medical and emergency equipment is kept in a safe condition, regularly checked and is ready for use when required, and that faulty equipment is reported and/or replaced as necessary.
To develop an understanding of the delegated budget for the unit, and participate in the procedure for ordering supplies within the agreed budget..
Main tasks
Exercises judgement in identifying, assessing and interpreting complicated conditions, where a range of options require consideration for the treatment and discharge planning for patients attending the clinical assessment unit .
Able to plan and organise a number of activities within the unit with regards to demand of the service and the allocation and re-allocation of staff to ensure clinical safety within the environment and for the discharge of patients
Ensures that all staff including temporary staff and students in the unit are aware of emergency procedures to follow.
Leads others in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care of patients in the unit in accordance with departmental protocols prior to discharge home or transfer of the patient to another hospital
When necessary assists others in planning duty rotas to meet the requirements of the clinical area and the needs of the patients and takes into account skill mix requirements in relation to acuity and dependency.
With due regard to Risk Management policies and procedures, ensures that a safe environment for patients, relatives, carers and staff is maintained.
To be familiar with the Major Incident Policy, has the knowledge and skills to assist as directed within that plan, should the need arise.
To ensure provision of professional leadership and supervision to staff within own discipline and facilitation of appropriate professional leadership for other disciplines.
To act as role model for managing difficult and complex behaviours/situations treat others with care and compassion, demonstrate professionalism and uphold the Trust Values at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication and working relationships
Leads and liaises with members of the multi professional team both within the organisation and with external stake holders, to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently. Actively involves others in communications between patients, their relatives and the multi-disciplinary team both within the organisation and with external stake holders, and ensures excellent communication. Communicates proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment/discharge plans of patients and ensures accurate nursing records are maintained by self and all other staff.
Provides and receives complex, sensitive and contentious information where persuasive, reassurance and empathetic skills are required and where there are barriers to understanding
Actively involves patients, relatives and carers in their treatment and encourages others to enable individuals to assist in their own recovery. Leads and supports all professionals in co-ordinating the discharge process and ensures high standards of written and verbal advice is available to patients, relatives and carers.
Is actively involved in the dissemination of information to all staff e.g. Team briefs, Unit meetings.
Accesses regular supervision in line with Trust Policy. Conducts supervision and appraisals for other team members.
Key responsibilities
Accountable for the direct delivery of care to patients attending Clinical assessment Unit. Responsible for assessing, treating and discharging or referral to other professionals.
Takes responsibility for ensuring the maintenance of high standards of nursing care. Leads and participates in Nursing and clinical audit in the Unit collecting and collating information as required
Responsible for the management of the Unit in the absence of the Clinical Lead, when required to do so, record and monitor sickness and to take corrective action where necessary. Participates in managing resources; human and material.
Ensures the application of local standards, policies and philosophies which further the philosophy of patient centred, individual and evidence based care for all patients. In conjunction with other senior nurses, ensures that an annual training needs of junior staff are being maintained, and which is communicated to the Clinical Lead.
Ensures evidence based innovative practice in the delivery of nursing care and supports others in the implementation of changes identified to improve care.
Ensures that all medical and emergency equipment is kept in a safe condition, regularly checked and is ready for use when required, and that faulty equipment is reported and/or replaced as necessary.
To develop an understanding of the delegated budget for the unit, and participate in the procedure for ordering supplies within the agreed budget..
Main tasks
Exercises judgement in identifying, assessing and interpreting complicated conditions, where a range of options require consideration for the treatment and discharge planning for patients attending the clinical assessment unit .
Able to plan and organise a number of activities within the unit with regards to demand of the service and the allocation and re-allocation of staff to ensure clinical safety within the environment and for the discharge of patients
Ensures that all staff including temporary staff and students in the unit are aware of emergency procedures to follow.
Leads others in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care of patients in the unit in accordance with departmental protocols prior to discharge home or transfer of the patient to another hospital
When necessary assists others in planning duty rotas to meet the requirements of the clinical area and the needs of the patients and takes into account skill mix requirements in relation to acuity and dependency.
With due regard to Risk Management policies and procedures, ensures that a safe environment for patients, relatives, carers and staff is maintained.
To be familiar with the Major Incident Policy, has the knowledge and skills to assist as directed within that plan, should the need arise.
To ensure provision of professional leadership and supervision to staff within own discipline and facilitation of appropriate professional leadership for other disciplines.
To act as role model for managing difficult and complex behaviours/situations treat others with care and compassion, demonstrate professionalism and uphold the Trust Values at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Qualification / degree or diploma
- Leadership / Management course or willing to work towards
Desirable
- Physical assessment module or willing to work towards
- Case management / caseload management
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a senior nursing role
- Experience of working in hospital or community setting
- Evidence of up to date competencies
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrable skills in leadership and management
Skill and Knowledge
Essential
- Good numeracy and literacy skills IT skills
- Demonstrates leadership in practice and ability to manage a team including team dynamics, risk management and the ability to challenge practice
- Demonstrates competency in a range of skills including advances assessment skills, which reflect the holistic and ongoing nature of assessment, including wound management, catheters and intravenous therapy
- Knowledge of clinical Governance/audit/supervision and professional codes of conduct
- Knowledge of appraisal and supervision skills Knowledge of managing staff issues and escalation process for this
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Qualification / degree or diploma
- Leadership / Management course or willing to work towards
Desirable
- Physical assessment module or willing to work towards
- Case management / caseload management
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a senior nursing role
- Experience of working in hospital or community setting
- Evidence of up to date competencies
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrable skills in leadership and management
Skill and Knowledge
Essential
- Good numeracy and literacy skills IT skills
- Demonstrates leadership in practice and ability to manage a team including team dynamics, risk management and the ability to challenge practice
- Demonstrates competency in a range of skills including advances assessment skills, which reflect the holistic and ongoing nature of assessment, including wound management, catheters and intravenous therapy
- Knowledge of clinical Governance/audit/supervision and professional codes of conduct
- Knowledge of appraisal and supervision skills Knowledge of managing staff issues and escalation process for this
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
