Clinical Leader Emergency Department

Job overview

Continuing responsibility for the delivery of care needs and maintenance of Clinical Standards on the ward/dept.

Provide effective leadership and support to all grades of staff, planning and directing activities to provide the optimal standard of care.

Ensure that the ward/dept is clean and provides a safe environment for patients and staff.

To deputise for the Ward/Dept Manager when required.

Participate in Directorate/site management responsibilities.

Main duties of the job

Professional Leadership/Management

Co-ordinate the provision of high quality patient care, ensuring that the service continually meets the needs of patients.

Ensure all staff are aware of their role and responsibilities.

Operate the scheme of delegation, as directed by the Ward/Dept Manger, so that staff are aware of their responsibilities and accountabilities for patient care.

Ensure that all staff (including students, temporary, part time nursing staff and junior members of the multidisciplinary clinical teams) are trained and educated in the appropriate skills to deliver competent and timely patient care.

Provide support to all staff (including students, temporary, part time nursing staff and junior members of the multidisciplinary clinical teams) to ensure they are supported and supervised in a way that promotes patient well-being and staff development.

Assist Ward/Dept Manager with recruitment and selection of staff.

Responsible for stock levels on ward/dept with manager.

Responsible for staff cover e.g:Duty Rota

Development of protocols within Clinical Areas.

Responsibility to safeguard Patients Property.

Supervise the effective utilisation of the nursing resource to provide a safe level of patient care taking into account individual staff preferences and financial constraints.

Act as an effective role model for all ward staff.

Ensure patient/carer views are sought and incorporated into the development and improvement of practice.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.