Deputy Outpatient Nurse Manager

To provide leadership, guidance and support to all nursing staff within the clinical area, and continuous quality care to a specified group ofpatients.

To take responsibility for the management and co-ordination of the clinical area in conjunction with and in the absence of the OPD Manager.To provide support and expertise in the assessment, planning and evaluation of all patient care within the medical, surgical and orthopaedicsetting. To assist in the budgetary management, training and development of staff to provide high quality care which is evidence-based.

The Trust provides an extensive range of in-house training and support in on-going professional development

To provide leadership, guidance and support to all nursing staff within the clinical area, and continuous quality care to a specified group of patients.

To take responsibility for the management and co-ordination of the clinical area in conjunction with and in the absence of the OPD Manager.

To provide support and expertise in the assessment, planning and evaluation of all patient care within the surgical and orthopaedic setting. To assist in the budgetary management, training and development of staff to provide high quality care which is evidence-based.

Continually assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based programmes of care in order to ensure the provision of a high standard of care.

Personally deliver a high standard of care to a group of patients, acting as a team leader / named nurse and clinical role model at all times

Ensure the provision of advice, support and health information to patients and their carers in order to promote a health-based service.

Transports/manages people and/or items such as equipment or specimens safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

Maintain accurate and legible records of all clinical and legal documentation to include accident / incident reporting, with regard to NMC, statutory and Trust polices.

Ensures all aspects of clinical care including interventions and investigations are performed, assessed and reported upon in a timely fashion and in a manner consistent with legislation, policy and procedures.

Works in close partnership and co-operation with the OPD Manager and Matron, thus ensuring effective management of the clinical area.

Deputises for the OPD Manager in their absence seeking advice from the Matron where appropriate.

Assists in leading the nursing team, taking responsibility with support and guidance, for Personnel Management and participating in the recruitment, selection and orientation of new staff and students to the clinical area.

Assist in developing the ward philosophy and framework of care in line with unit / organisational, beliefs / values.

Where necessary, investigates the nursing aspect of complaints, accidents and clinical incidents and initiates corrective action with the guidance of the OPD Manager and Matron, reporting any serious or untoward incidents in line with Trust policy.

Ensures all Trust / Directorate nursing policies and procedures to include EC Directives, Health and Safety at work, COSHH and Movement and Handling are adhered to.

Ensures all equipment and supplies in the clinical area are maintained to enable nurses to deliver care with efficiency and safety.

Assists in providing and maintaining an environment conductive to learning and development to maximize the potential of nursing staff.

Assists in creating and maintaining, in conjunction with the OPD Manager and Matron, systems which provide effective clinical supervision and practice supervision for all staff members to include learners allocated to the clinical area.

Liaises with the OPD manager in all aspects of practice/educational developments able to access.

Ensures nursing staff in the clinical area are up-to-date with new developments, and able to access appropriate continuing education. Encourages the exchange of information, ideas and experiences.

Keeps up-to-date with current trends and developments in nursing practice related to all nursing.

Continually monitors and evaluates the standard of care delivered to patients through the use and facilitation of quality assurance tools in clinical areas.

Is involved in nursing and clinical audit, taking action with support and guidance to improve any areas of weakness.

Assists in facilitating and encouraging the setting of standards and development of guidelines and protocols, which ensure provision of a high quality, up-to-date, evidence based service.

Is self-aware and takes own continuing education and professional development needs into account, accessing advice, guidance and support as appropriate.

Is aware of and adheres to NMC Code of Professional, Trust and Divisional Policies at all times.

Promotes equality and values diversity supporting individuals customs, values and spiritual beliefs ensuring anti-discriminatory practices are maintained

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Qualifications & Training

Essential: - Registered Nurse Level 1 register; - 1st Level Degree or equivalent; - Teaching and assessing qualification

Experience

Knowledge