11 Oct
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Job description
Job overview
To provide clinical leadership and support to colleagues to ensure patient care of the highest standards are maintained across the Trust 24 hrs a day, assist staff with resolving clinical concerns and respond to emergency situations.
Work closely with the Senior Clinical Site Managers to manage patient flow / pathways.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the management of the site, patient flow and coordination of clinical activities working closely with clinical and managerial colleagues.
The post holder will work closely with Senior Clinical Site Manager to ensure timely and appropriate escalation of issues and implement actions to promote accurate patient pathways.
The post holder will liaise closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient and effective multidirectional communication, in order to deliver a high quality service to the patient and their relatives.
The post holder will contribute to the management of the site, and will be designated to deputise for the Senior Clinical Site Manager in their absence.
They will have the opportunity to develop their organisational and clinical skills further in this post. They will be expected to contribute to the professional development of junior staff within the site, and enhance their skills as a role model.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Working for our organisation
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex.
We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.
Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics.
The programme is full-time (please email if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level.
Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career.
We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients.
We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace.
Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible.
You can find out more here : Access to Work : get support if you have a disability or health condition : What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date : TBC
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Completed and obtained RN and has current live PIN on NMC register
- Evidence of post-registration education in accordance with PREP requirements to degree level or equivalent.
- Previous experience working in Clinical site management
- Mentorship
Experience / Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Significant post registration experience, with experience at Band 6 level or equivalent
- Evidence of developed interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates skills in management and leadership
Skills
Essential criteria
- Professional outlook to role and responsibilities
- Demonstrates clear evidence of ongoing professional development
- Understand clinical issues and their implications for practice.
- Understand service developments and national initiatives
- Willing to undertake expanded role activities
- To communicate varied and complex information clearly, both in writing and verbally.
- Liaise with members of the multi- professional team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders, to ensure continuity is maintained and patient flow is maximised.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to manage challenging situations.
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Understanding and insight into current issues in nursing and NHS
- Ability to engage team in achieving goals and objectives via a clear, share nursing vision
- Demonstrate Analytical skills
- IT literate
- The ability to communicate and record data through various IT systems and packages
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