Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a deputy unit manager to join our dynamic team within Leighton Hospital. If you are looking to further your career and gain an insight into leadership then this could be the Job for you.
We have 9 consulting rooms and run a wide range of paediatric and specialist clinics on a daily basis, with visiting consultants from Liverpool, Manchester UHNM and Oswestry.
Nurses are responsible for the running of the treatment room completing a wide range of investigations, vaccinations and the general management of department.
Main duties of the job
* Clinical Skills: venepuncture, cannulation, specialist investigations and vaccination
* Clinical Governance/Leadership: Effective communication with a wider range of staff, lead and contribute on continuous improvement projects, attend meetings in the absence of the Unit Manager, contribute to updating and maintaining policy and procedures
* Education/learning: Take responsibility for own learning and development and the development of other team members, assist in the training plan of new staff and students
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust employs almost 5,000 staff and provides around 540 hospital beds with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its Be Safe Be EquiPPEd campaign, aimed at making the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients through the correct use of PPE. We value our staff and appreciate that to give patients the best quality, compassionate care we also need to look after our colleagues.
Details
Date posted: 11 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 412-W&C-7445666
Job location: Children's Outpatients Department, Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road, Crewe, CW1 4QJ
Job responsibilities
Clinical Skills
* Implement and monitor systems and processes to ensure that patient needs are comprehensively assessed, appropriately planned, effectively implemented and evaluated according to changing healthcare needs and varying levels of complexity
* Implement change and best practice in terms of patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements according to service plans and objectives, by providing clinical expertise, advice and guidance
* Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements
* Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and cooperation
* Ensure that the clinical area is safe for practice by ensuring cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards
* Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations, ensuring that others do so
* Collect, collate, and report information, ensuring that accurate patient records/documentation are maintained
Clinical Governance
o Promote the individual needs of the patient, acknowledging preferences, rights and choices, respecting privacy and dignity, and promoting anti-discriminatory practice, alerting senior staff if patient care appears disrespectful or discriminatory
o Establish and maintain effective communication, maintaining confidentiality of information
o Continually monitor standards by identifying risks, benchmarking, audit and research, assisting the Clinical Nurse Manager in the implementation of unit plans
o Implement and monitor systems and processes for ensuring the effective management of risk, accurate recording and reporting, and maintenance of all records and documentation
o Contribute to the content of policies, procedures and guidelines related to own clinical area, and others
o Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others, alerting senior staff if practice appears to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care
Qualifications and requirements
o NMC Registered
o Evidence of leadership
o Evidence of Continuous Improvement
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants over 18 are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
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