Children’s Ambulatory Care Manager

Job title:

Children’s Ambulatory Care Manager

Company:

NHS

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our paediatric team at Worthing Hospital. We are looking to appoint a forward thinking and enthusiastic nurse to lead and develop the Children’s Ambulatory Care throughout the Division. The successful candidate will provide management and leadership support to the paediatric nursing team whilst maintaining responsibility for a safe and effective service. The Ambulatory Care Manager will work collaboratively with the Children’s Ward Manager to ensure a visible leadership, drive improvement and provide assurance to clinical and management teams within the Children’s Directorate.Main duties of the jobThis is an exciting opportunity for someone who is motivated and passionate about leading and delivering a quality service to meet the changing needs of our local population.We are looking for an experienced nurse with a clear vision to lead the team to ensure patients have a positive experience. You will need to be able to lead with care & understanding to create a shared purpose and ensure the team feel supported.You will be responsible for the daily operational management of the Ambulatory Care Services within the Children’s Division, providing leadership to the team, whilst giving necessary professional, clinical practice and support. You will work with different specialities & staff to further develop pathways and create a team approach.You will be part of a team responsible for driving ambulatory care forward and be able to represent this area at senior level. The successful candidate will be offered a supportive & friendly working environment with the chance to develop further.About usAt UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in ourOutstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative communitywhere everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them whenthey need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff whichis extensive and designed to support you when you need it – because we know that to look after others we must first look afterourselves.As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the bestthat we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hopethat in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you makeand feel valued for all that you do.We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.Date posted30 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference number279-6619439-SEP24-BJob locationsWorthing HospitalLyndhurst RoadWorthingBN11 2DHJob descriptionJob responsibilities

• To Support the Matron and inpatient ward manager to ensure that high quality patient focused care is delivered within the Childrens and Young Persons Day Unit (CYPDU), surgical day case and Childrens Outpatient Department.
• To actively participate in the day-to-day clinical and operational management of the service.
• To act as an expertly skilled clinical nurse, leader and role model whilst providing direct quality patient care.
• To utilise expert clinical judgement, decision making and skills in relation to the assessment and management of children within the service.
• To work within the Child and Young Persons Day Unit, Childrens Outpatients and surgical teams on nursing issues and management of clinical governance issues.
• To participate in the supervision, teaching, mentorship and appraisal of pre and post registration nurses.
• To work collaboratively with the multi-professional team and inpatient ward manager to ensure the delivery of high quality service provision.
• The post holder will be required to work flexibly to achieve the key responsibilities of the post.
• To maintain and support the efficient use of physical and /or financial resources.

Please see Job description and person specification for full details Job descriptionJob responsibilities

• To Support the Matron and inpatient ward manager to ensure that high quality patient focused care is delivered within the Childrens and Young Persons Day Unit (CYPDU), surgical day case and Childrens Outpatient Department.
• To actively participate in the day-to-day clinical and operational management of the service.
• To act as an expertly skilled clinical nurse, leader and role model whilst providing direct quality patient care.
• To utilise expert clinical judgement, decision making and skills in relation to the assessment and management of children within the service.
• To work within the Child and Young Persons Day Unit, Childrens Outpatients and surgical teams on nursing issues and management of clinical governance issues.
• To participate in the supervision, teaching, mentorship and appraisal of pre and post registration nurses.
• To work collaboratively with the multi-professional team and inpatient ward manager to ensure the delivery of high quality service provision.
• The post holder will be required to work flexibly to achieve the key responsibilities of the post.
• To maintain and support the efficient use of physical and /or financial resources.

Please see Job description and person specification for full detailsPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• NMC registration
• Experience in managing beds and patient flow
• Substantial Paediatric Experience
• EPLS / APLS

Desirable

• Leadership/Management Course
• PNA
• Phlebotomy skills
• Physical Assessment
• Evidence of Teaching and Assessing
• Nurse prescribing

Equality, Diversity and InclusionEssential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• NMC registration
• Experience in managing beds and patient flow
• Substantial Paediatric Experience
• EPLS / APLS

Desirable

• Leadership/Management Course
• PNA
• Phlebotomy skills
• Physical Assessment
• Evidence of Teaching and Assessing
• Nurse prescribing

Equality, Diversity and InclusionEssential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

Expected salary

£46148 – 52809 per year

Location

Worthing, West Sussex

Job date

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:38:42 GMT

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