Role Overview
In this role, you will lead the daily operational management of the DSU Stepdown area, ensuring the service runs safely, smoothly, and efficiently. As the senior clinical leader, you will provide visible leadership, expert clinical oversight, and professional guidance to nursing and support staff. Working closely with theatres, anaesthetics, surgical teams, recovery, and bed management, you will help maintain seamless patient flow and uphold high standards of post‑operative care.
Important note: This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications is received.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide visible clinical leadership within the DSU Stepdown area, ensuring safe, high‑quality post‑operative care.
* Coordinate daily operations, manage patient flow from theatres to discharge.
* Oversee staffing, including rota management, allocation, supervision, and supporting staff development.
* Act as the senior clinical decision‑maker, supporting escalation and ensuring adherence to clinical standards.
* Lead on incident reporting, governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Ensure compliance with infection control, medicines management, safeguarding, and Trust policies.
* Maintain effective communication with theatres, recovery, anaesthetics, surgical teams, and bed management.
* Support service development, contributing to pathway improvements and operational efficiency.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and fair recruitment practices.
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