Job overview
We are looking for a Clinical Lead Nurse to join our Continence Service at KCHFT.
We are a team of Bladder and Bowel Specialist Nurses, Pelvic Health Physiotherapists and Assistant Practitioners with expertise in the care and treatment of bladder, bowel and pelvic health conditions, including pelvic floor dysfunction, continence and incontinence support. We are supported by our administrative team.We offer a service to clients in Ashford, Canterbury and Coastal, South Kent Coast, Thanet and west Kent areas.
Main duties of the job
As the Clinical Lead Nurse you will oversee and support the management of a complex clinical caseload of patients with specialist clinical services as an autonomous practitioner.
You'll act as a role model for more junior members in the team, demonstrating a high level of skill and knowledge in a designated
specialist area of clinical practice.
You will actively participate in the education and training of staff and students, taking a lead role in the organisation, implementation and evaluation of internal and external training programmes.
The role will require 80 per cent clinical and 20 per cent service development based
on the dependency of the clinical speciality
Additional Working Pattern: Weekdays - core hours
Working for our organisation
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
1. First Degree in professional nursing/therapy, Non-medical independent prescriber Professional Registration Evidence of continued professional development appropriate to role Evidence of postgraduate education in specialist clinical area
Desirable criteria
2. Membership of appropriate Special Interest Group(s) Masters degree or willingness to work towards Accreditation for Clinical education Clinical Supervisor
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
3. Previous experience working at Band 6/7 Experience of supervising and appraising staff/students Experience working as a clinical educator/mentor Experience of participation in audit Experience in supervisory and teaching skills Experience of managing complaints Knowledge and experience of quality issues, clinical governance and outcome measures Experience in implementing change of clinical practice or process
Desirable criteria
4. Experience of working in both acute and community settings
KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
5. Understanding of multi-disciplinary working and inter-professional relationships Research awareness Understanding of relevant legislation Knowledge of up to date clinical practice and current issues relating to profession
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential criteria
6. Excellent in-depth assessment skills and ability to make clinical judgments under pressure Advanced clinical and non-clinical reasoning skills Ability to plan, prioritise and manage own and others caseload Problem solving approach Advanced communication skills Appraisal skills IT skills Ability to work as a team member and clinically lead a team Travel in a timely manner
Desirable criteria
7. Critical Appraisal
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential criteria
8. Excellent time management Excellent interpersonal skills Enthusiasm Confident and approachable manner Team player Committed to personal and team development Clear vision of role and commitment to specialty Flexibility
ABILITY TO MANAGE
Essential criteria
9. Self and others
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