Paediatric Ambulatory Ward Manager

They will provide - provide and co-ordinate the highest standard of care for children and young people. - be a key member of a multi-professional team and it is therefore essential that they possess sound leadership and communication skills. -be accountable for the day to day running of the paediatric ambulatory service, ensuring safe staffing levels and skill mix. - be responsible for ensuring standards are maintained and strive for excellence. -- be accountable for resources and the ward budget, ensuring live within financial means. - support all members of the team with on-going learning, training, and development. - Act as a role model to the team and the wider multi-disciplinary team. - strive for excellence ensuring all quality standards are achieved. - continuously improve services to meet needs of CYP and their families, 1. Manage people to ensure the effective operation of the team. Demonstrate leadership by example. 2. Demonstrate a positive attitude and high level of motivation by showing a strong commitment to the service. 3. Be accountable for paediatric ambulatory performance and achievement of all organisational targets and standards, working within the Trust's governance framework and current regulatory and policy requirements. To be aware of local and national guidance for maternity services. 4. With the Lead Nurse and Matron ensure that the service is covered to meet demands and with the appropriate skill mix. Manage any gaps in rosters and escalate any concerns to the Lead Nurse. Ensure that bank and agency usage is within budget controls. 5. Monitor and assess the performance of the team. Set criteria/ competencies relevant to the area. 6. Provide effective communication to team members on changes in practice, policies and guidelines. 7. Ensure that individual performance review and personal development plans are completed for each staff member and follow HR polices. Provide clear feedback to team members in a way that is conducive to maintaining and improving performance. Work closely with the Human Resources Department as appropriate. 8. Responsible for ensuring that any concerns highlighted in these performance reviews are fed back to the Lead Nurse for Paediatrics and Neonates and implement any actions required. 9. Responsible for ensuring the continuous development of Nurses, Nurse Associates, Play Leaders and Care Assistants working with the Practice Development team to ensure any developmental needs are supported. 10. Will work with all staff to provide a culture that is developmental, flexible and supportive.

Essential criteria

• Educated to degree level in a relevant Paediatric Speciality
• Registered Paediatric Nurse
Desirable criteria
• Educated to degree level in any speciality, Significant experience in a paediatric setting
• Experience of operational leadership/management
Desirable criteria
• Recent Experience at Band 7, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
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Staff Benefits
• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
• Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
• NHS pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Money Advice Service
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• On-site nursery (based at RBH)
• Full educational library services
• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
• Bus to work scheme
• Excellent rail and bus links
• A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.