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Unit manager - surgical

Newcastle Upon Tyne (Tyne and Wear)
Mediclinic Newcastle
Unit manager
Posted: 6 July
Offer description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Unit Manager manages a specific nursing unit, e.g. a surgical ward, to ensure safe patient care and a positive client experience. They further manage human and other resources to ensure that staff are engaged and processes are optimised.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

1. Ensure safe patient care by meeting set clinical quality standards according to company policies and procedures
2. Manage and mitigate clinical risks in the unit
3. Lead and manage the staff in the unit
4. Manage the unit's operational and capital expenses according to financial and budget guidelines and ensure optimal utilisation of resources
5. Manage and actively contribute to a positive client experience in the hospital
6. Support the achievement of interdepartmental outcomes
7. Manage key stakeholder relations

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

Professional Nurse qualification, and Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or an Accredited Management Qualification OR 5 years of leadership experience in a hospital, and

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)

DESIRED EDUCATION:

N/A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

5 years of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital

2 years of leadership experience in a hospital

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

N/A

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

8. Auditing and accreditation processes
9. Clinical risk management
10. Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
11. Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
12. Financial management
13. Healthcare industry
14. Human resource processes including employee relations
15. Infection prevention and control
16. Management of staff productivity
17. Nursing functional knowledge
18. Patient complaint management
19. Relevant nursing legislation

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