Duty Nurse Manager
Duty Nurse Manager
London: Princess Grace Hospital
Full time 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: Flexibility to work long days, Nights & Weekends
Permanent
Salary: Competitive + shift enhancement
We are recruiting a Duty Nurse manager to join our nursing team at The Princess Grace Hospital currently rated “Good” by the CQC.
The Duty Nurse Manager team are an integral part of the operational running of the hospital, responsible for running the in and out of hours challenges an acute hospital provides.
This role requires a strong leadership background, excellent communication, experience in key decision making, risk management, problem solving and good governance understanding.
The Duty Manager will work closely with the Matron & Chief Nursing Officer to support visible leadership at the Princess Grace Hospital.
The Duty Nurse Manager is responsible for the safe and effective running of the site 24/7 and holds a range of responsibilities including coordinating flow to our inpatient wards, responding to Major Incident situations/alerts, holding nominated Officer of Fire responsibility, out of hours and providing senior support to all units.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide senior nursing support and professional and clinical advice to all areas within the site and associated outpatient facilities.
Act as first point of call for ward’s/department’s during the out-of-hours period, liaising with the senior managers on call as appropriate.
To act as the hospital manager and ensure the safe and effective management of hospital systems and services
Responsible for effective patient flow; both unscheduled and scheduled admissions
Work in conjunction with the Urgent Care Centre, Acute Assessment Units and other members of the Patient Flow Team
To undertake the lead in the hospital’s emergency plans for fire, cardiac arrest, major incident etc.
Collaborate with relevant departmental heads when hospitals operational facilities are / or have the potential to be adversely affected.
To ensure that each emergency admission is correctly assessed before admission
Work towards an effective risk sensitive solution to the issue.
Be a highly visible role model to all staff within The Hospital.
Clinical review of all patients with NEWS > 3, or new increase in NEWS score
To liaise in a professional manner with internal and external customers
Ability to cope with, manage and diffuse difficult and stressful situations and work effectively under pressure
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you’ll bring:
NMC registration Level 1
Post registration qualification
Previous/current management experience
Excellent organisational and management skills with the ability to flexibly respond to the needs of the service and the hospital
Complex care/HDU/Critical care experience
ALS qualified (ILS acceptable but will be expected to complete ALS)
Advanced clinical practice qualification (or working towards) or advance clinical assessment course
Commitment to Continual Professional Development
Commitment to Clinical Governance and Quality initiatives
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Duty Nurse Manager you’ll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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