Job summaryThe Lead Nurse for Clinical Site Management provides visible, credible and compassionate leadership for the Clinical Site Management and Hospital at Night services. The post holder is responsible for the professional and operational leadership of the site management function, ensuring the safe, effective and efficient management of hospital operations on a 24-hour basis. This includes oversight of patient flow, capacity management, discharge coordination, staffing escalation, operational pressures and site safety.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.Main duties of the job- Leading the operational management of patient flow, capacity and bed utilisation across the organisation, ensuring timely admissions, transfers and discharges while maintaining patient safety and experience.
- Supporting the delivery of urgent and emergency care performance standards through effective site coordination, escalation management and proactive operational planning.
- Providing expert nursing and operational advice during periods of increased demand, operational pressure, major incidents and business continuity events.
- Leading workforce management processes including recruitment, appraisal, performance management, workforce planning, succession planning and professional development for Clinical Site Management and Hospital at Night staff.
- Promoting and delivering high standards of patient safety, quality assurance, risk management and clinical governance, ensuring lessons learned are embedded into practice.
- Working in partnership with senior clinical and operational leaders to deliver organisational objectives, improve patient outcomes and support hospital operational resilience.
- Acting as a professional role model and ambassador for nursing, upholding the standards of the NMC Code and promoting the Trust's values in all aspects of leadership and decision-making.
- Deputising for the Associate Director of Operations as required, representing the service at corporate meetings, operational forums and multidisciplinary groups.
About usUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job responsibilities- Proactively and positively contribute to the successful overall performance of the Trust.
- Proactively, meaningfully, and consistently demonstrate the Trust Values in everyday practice, decision making, and interactions with patients and colleagues.
- To be an ambassador for the nursing profession within and external to the trust and to uphold the NMC professional practice standards outlined in the Code.
- To take a lead in the management of specific nursing functions for Clinical site and Hospital at Night
- Become proficient in UHCWi methodology, commissioning and leading quality improvement and instilling a discipline of daily management and standard work.
- Undertake one site shift per month to include weekend work, as required.
- Represent Clinical Site at events providing expert knowledge and advice.
- The Lead Nurse will champion the standards of Pathway to Excellence
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- 1st level Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Relevant master's degree at level 7 or equivalent experiential learning / working towards
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to senior nursing leadership and operational management
Desirable- Lean / quality improvement training
- Formal management or leadership qualification
ExperienceEssential- Substantial senior nursing experience within an acute hospital setting
- Proven record of leading and effectively managing change across organisations
- Experience of patient flow, discharge, capacity management or equivalent operational leadership
- Proven record of leading and effectively managing change across teams / services
- Experience of professional leadership, line management and staff development
- Experience of incident management, risk management and quality governance
Desirable- Project management experience
- Experience of implementing Lean / improvement methodologies
- Experience of working across organisational or system boundaries
KnowledgeEssential- Expert knowledge of the post's area of responsibility
- Sound knowledge of NHS agenda
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of current issues in nursing & midwifery
- Knowledge of Operational standards
Desirable- Knowledge of business continuity, incident command structures and operational resilience
SkillsEssential- Well-developed leadership skills
- Persuasive with strong influencing skills and the ability to manage conflict
- Highly developed problem-solving, critical appraisal and decision-making skills
- Patient focused and able to maintain safe, timely decision-making in complex situations
- Highly developed motivational skills and commitment to staff involvement and empowerment
- Ability to work within and understand the context in which the Trust operates
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines
- Ability to translate strategic intent into operational reality
- Competent IT and digital skills
Desirable- Ability to analyse complex data sets and present assurance information to senior groups
Commitment to Trust Values and BehavioursEssential- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
- Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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.
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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer detailsEmployer name: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Associate Director of Operations
Claire Bonniger
claire.bonniger@uhcw.nhs.uk
02476966029
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.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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. 
