Job summary
- Main area
- Critical Care Services
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 179-6475276-S
- Employer
- West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Suffolk Hospital
- Town
- Bury St Edmunds
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Team Manager - Critical Care Services
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
Critical Care Services are seeking experienced, professional, motivated nurses to join our team in the role of Band 7 Clinical Team manager.
Following a team restructure within Critical Care at the West Suffolk Hospital we are in a position to be able to offer the opportunity of clinical team managers to join our nursing workforce. The successful candidate(s) will have proven experience of critical care nursing at band 6 level or above with previous management experience desirable.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve supporting the Senior Lead Nurse and Operational Manager in both the leadership and daily management of the department and team, as well as having a vision for the services development and a keen interest in delivering on quality improvement initiatives. Experience of change management would be beneficial and excellent communication skills are essential. Additional responsibilities and duties are outlined in the attached Job description and personal specification.
Working for our organisation
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description for full details.
STAFF CAR PARKING
Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 – 18:30.
For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.
This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete “on call” duties within their role.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Degree
- Post registration critical care course
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Up to date ALS and EPLS competence
Desirable criteria
- Diploma/Certificate in Leadership/Management
- Masters Degree
Experience and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Clinical experience at level Band 6 or above
- Previous Departmental Management experience
- Knowledge of audit process and research based practice.
- Understanding of budget and resource management
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of conflict management
- Practice in a changing environment
- Service Development
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the band 7 role
- Proven organisational skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Computer/IT literate
- A vision for the development of the role
- Able to discuss knowledge surrounding current proposed developments and professional issues concerning critical care
- Ability to influence and enhance patient care
- Analytical skills and conceptual thinking
- Recruitment, Retention Interview and Appraisal skills
Desirable criteria
- Project management experience
- Involvement in clinical effectiveness and quality improvement activities
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Ability to deal with stressful situations
- Flexible approach to working hours and duties
- Act as a role model
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills
- Willingness to participate in the clinical team manager rota involving regular clinical and non clinical shifts
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Debra Baker
- Job title
- Senior Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01284713000
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