The Lead Nurse is accountable and responsible to the Associate Director of Nursing (ADON) for Diabetes Specialist Nursing (DSN). The post holder will be required to manage the day-to-day nursing operations within the Diabetes Service, providing effective leadership, operational management and ensuring robust systems of communication, governance and training.
The post holder will work closely with the Divisional Manager and ADON to deliver key access targets for Diabetes services, re-designing services as appropriate to ensure the Departments' key strategic objectives are met.
The post holder will, in conjunction with the Diabetes Clinical Lead, lead and manage the DSN team and support the implementation of the Diabetic Pump service and future service developments as appropriate.
Main duties of the job Supporting the Divisional Manager to progress service redesign of Insulin Pump Service, in line with national and local priorities, ensuring that developments are discussed with key stakeholders. Continually monitor quality of care provision, ensuring that all access and quality targets are achieved, and high standards of clinical care are maintained. Initiate remedial action where necessary. In conjunction with the Clinical Service Lead and Divisional Manager, develop the service strategy for Diabetes and deliver agreed service objectives within the Specialist Nursing Team. Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure services meet the changing patient care needs. Participate in the development of business plans to continually improve services and effectively utilise resources whilst ensuring the safe delivery of patient care. Responsible for proposing and implementing clinical policies. Review staffing establishments and skill mix with the Divisional Manager and ADON to ensure safe staffing within budgetary provision. Working with Clinical Lead and Divisional Manager, responsible for identifying and implementing schemes to contribute to the Division's Cost Improvement Programme. Line management responsibility for Diabetes Specialist Nurses. Work within the Trust Human Resource policies on all staffing matters. Develop, implement, and maintain a competency-based training programme for all Specialist Nurses working within Diabetes.
About us All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as competent and caring staff by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Diabetes Lead nurse position available at WUTH.
Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential Significant experience as a clinical leader in Diabetes Registered General Nurse Hold relevant degree and working towards Masters level Holds a relevant teaching and assessing qualification Significant post-registration experience in a leadership position Demonstrable clinical experience within the relevant area Research and audit experience in Diabetes On-going professional development with documented evidence
Desirable Speciality specific qualification Management qualification
Knowledge and Skills Essential Reputation for setting and maintaining high standards of nursing/clinical care Evidence of ability to manage change effectively Evidence of innovation in practice Extensive experience as an assessor/mentor Clinical credibility Evidence of participation in audit and research Experience of resource management
Desirable Experience of business planning or project management Experience of leading people through change
Personal Attributes Essential Enthusiastic/self-confident Excellent communication skills Ability to establish relationships Evidence of: report writing, leading workshops, presentation skills, negotiating skills Able to analyse information and problem solve effectively Experience in management/ leadership position Interpersonal skills Knowledge and application of professional nursing issues Commitment to service developments and quality
Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Arrowe Park Hospital Arrowe Park Road Upton CH495PE
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The post holder will work closely with the Divisional Manager and ADON to deliver key access targets for Diabetes services, re-designing services as appropriate to ensure the Departments' key strategic objectives are met.
The post holder will, in conjunction with the Diabetes Clinical Lead, lead and manage the DSN team and support the implementation of the Diabetic Pump service and future service developments as appropriate.
Main duties of the job Supporting the Divisional Manager to progress service redesign of Insulin Pump Service, in line with national and local priorities, ensuring that developments are discussed with key stakeholders. Continually monitor quality of care provision, ensuring that all access and quality targets are achieved, and high standards of clinical care are maintained. Initiate remedial action where necessary. In conjunction with the Clinical Service Lead and Divisional Manager, develop the service strategy for Diabetes and deliver agreed service objectives within the Specialist Nursing Team. Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure services meet the changing patient care needs. Participate in the development of business plans to continually improve services and effectively utilise resources whilst ensuring the safe delivery of patient care. Responsible for proposing and implementing clinical policies. Review staffing establishments and skill mix with the Divisional Manager and ADON to ensure safe staffing within budgetary provision. Working with Clinical Lead and Divisional Manager, responsible for identifying and implementing schemes to contribute to the Division's Cost Improvement Programme. Line management responsibility for Diabetes Specialist Nurses. Work within the Trust Human Resource policies on all staffing matters. Develop, implement, and maintain a competency-based training programme for all Specialist Nurses working within Diabetes.
About us All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as competent and caring staff by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Diabetes Lead nurse position available at WUTH.
Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential Significant experience as a clinical leader in Diabetes Registered General Nurse Hold relevant degree and working towards Masters level Holds a relevant teaching and assessing qualification Significant post-registration experience in a leadership position Demonstrable clinical experience within the relevant area Research and audit experience in Diabetes On-going professional development with documented evidence
Desirable Speciality specific qualification Management qualification
Knowledge and Skills Essential Reputation for setting and maintaining high standards of nursing/clinical care Evidence of ability to manage change effectively Evidence of innovation in practice Extensive experience as an assessor/mentor Clinical credibility Evidence of participation in audit and research Experience of resource management
Desirable Experience of business planning or project management Experience of leading people through change
Personal Attributes Essential Enthusiastic/self-confident Excellent communication skills Ability to establish relationships Evidence of: report writing, leading workshops, presentation skills, negotiating skills Able to analyse information and problem solve effectively Experience in management/ leadership position Interpersonal skills Knowledge and application of professional nursing issues Commitment to service developments and quality
Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Arrowe Park Hospital Arrowe Park Road Upton CH495PE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
408-24-1298 #J-18808-Ljbffr
