Overview
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 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.
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 health care 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 on-going care needs and discharge arrangements
* Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation
* Ensure that the clinical area is safe for practice by ensuring that 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
* Promote the individual needs of the patient, by acknowledging preferences, rights and choices, respecting privacy and dignity, and by promoting anti-discriminatory practice, alerting senior staff if patient care appears to be disrespectful or discriminatory
* Establish and maintain effective communication, maintaining confidentiality of information
* Continually monitor standards, by identifying risks, benchmarking, audit and research, assisting the Clinical Nurse manager in the implementation of unit plans
* Implement and monitor systems and processes for ensuring the effective management of risk, accurate recording and reporting, and maintenance of all records and documentation
* Contribute to the content of policies, procedures and guidelines related to own clinical area, and others
* 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
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
Advert closure: This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025
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