Clinical Lead Nurse (Paediatrics)

Job Overview: (Note - In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required) * To positively support the Deputy Manager and the Registered Manager in providing leadership to the care and support staff * To have responsibility for leading, supporting and facilitating the nursing and medical needs of service users * To support senior management in the delivery of high-quality care and support, and to deputise when required * To maintain skills at a current level and undertake required training and development * To perform in accordance with standards agreed with the Registered Manager and the Registered Provider and to follow legislative requirements, relevant regulations and accepted best practic. Role-specific Duties: The Clinical Lead’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: * Ensure service users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are acted upon * The efficient and effective day-to-day management of care delivery and the staff team to ensure that required standards are maintained * Ensure all recording systems and organisational documentation are of a high standard and kept up to date * Provide support and guidance for care staff on nursing and medical matters that are in the scope of being a clinical lead * Act as a shift leader to monitor and direct the effective running of the unit or other defined area of responsibility Working with Others: * Ensure all staff receive formal supervision and appraisals * Oversee the development and implementation of the duty rota. ensuring skills mix and numbers on duty are appropriate for the assessed needs of the service users * Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service * Develop effective working relationships with all employees within the service * Be proactive and provide guidance, support and leadership to staff * Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people in the service * Understand when external healthcare support is required, and liaise with them to ensure best outcomes for people that use services * Identify information, concerns and ideas for improvement and share them with senior management of the service Other Duties: Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any (or all) of the items in the following list: * Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth * Work within the relevant Code of Conduct, e.g. NMC * Ensure that developments in best practice are researched, shared, understood and implemented Personal and Professional Development: * Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management * Be registered with the relevant body and work within the associated Code of Conduct * Obtain the relevant qualifications required to work in the deputising role, e.g. management qualification * Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service * Understand, share and implement all policies and procedures relevant to the role * Be open to learning opportunities * Understand the health and safety requirements associated with the role Benefits: 40 working hours per week (45 including lunch breaks) 20 days holiday not including bank holidays NMC annual subscription paid Company Car or £350 car allowance per month if you use your own car Support with any clinical training and professional development Private Healthcare Insurance Cycle/Tech, Grocery, Childcare, Mobiole, Gym Schemes Skills academy providing over 650 CPD courses Perks at Work