Hospice Inpatient Manager - Operational Lead
Posted 1 day 14 hours ago by NHS
£80,000 - £100,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Healthcare & Medical Jobs
Merseyside, Wirral, United Kingdom, CH460
Job Description
Hospice Inpatient Manager - Operational Lead You will be someone who thrives in a dynamic environment able to juggle multiple priorities, stay calm under pressure, and maintain exceptional organisational skills. Youll bring strong time-management skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
1. Main Purpose of Job
To take the lead role and responsibility for the operational delivery of safe and effective care within the hospice, to ensure that all children, young people and their families receive high quality and effective evidence based palliative and end of life care.
The post holder will have a shared role with the Hospice Inpatient Clinical Lead to lead, manage and develop the in-house care team acting as a positive role model to foster and embed a motivating and positive culture in line with the organisational values.
2. Position of the role in Claire House
The post holder reports to and is accountable to the Planned Care Services Manager
Leadership and line management as required for the service
Member of the wider clinical leadership team
The post holder will work collaboratively with the Planned Care Services Manager, Hospice In-Patient Clinical Lead, Head of Hospice Care, Quality & Governance, People Services Team, Practice Education Team and Hospice Lead Nurses to ensure the delivery of a safe, effective and high-quality service to all children and families
Main duties of the job Scope of Job
A professional role model, leading and coordinating the in-house care team. Providing safe, high-quality care to all children, young people and their families
Take continuing responsibility and accountability for the 24 hour management and organisation of the in house care delivery. This involves managing a wide range of complex and sometimes conflicting priorities
Support the Governance Team in fulfilling the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), enabling children, young people and their relatives to receive safe, effective and high quality care. This role will support with the Well Led & Responsive requirements
Leadership & operational collaboration and coordination with the Specialist Palliative Care Team and Butterfly Suite Coordinators to facilitate end of life and neonatal care
Investigation and management of clinical incidents and complaints
Recruitment and retention of a skilled hospice care team
To oversee Duty Manager On Call rota for the Hospice
Lead clinical role for bed management, including planned and unplanned bookings
Lead clinical role for dependency, safe staffing and safe skill mix
Support the Management Team with the Care Database patient management system
About us Youre someone who leads by example supportive, approachable, and able to bring out the best in others. Youll champion high standards of care, nurture a positive team culture, and ensure the smooth running of our 24/7 Hospice inpatient unit.
If youre ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of our hospice services, wed love to hear from you.
We can offer you:
A commitment to help you learn, develop and grow your career with us
Significant opportunities for professional development and training
A chance to develop your operational and organisational management skills
A chance to work strategically and cross organisationally
Opportunity to continuously develop advanced leadership skills
The chance to further develop your expertise in palliative and end of life care
You can continue with your NHS superannuation scheme or join the Claire House pension scheme.
This organisations recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Job responsibilities Dimensions and Limits of Authority
The post holder will have responsibility and accountability for the day to day operational management of hospice care and services and reports to the Planned Care Services Manager
The post holder will take line management and mentorship responsibilities as required by the service. Appropriate advice should be sought from the Manager or HR Advisor
Contribute to strategic service development in partnership with the clinical leadership team
To work autonomously ensuring personal accountability in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct.
Qualification and Skills Level
Clinical experience within complex health care
Significant experience of working effectively in a leadership role within a care setting
Degree with evidence of relevant post graduate education
Proven ability to develop and deliver clinical policies and procedures
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
Proven ability in line management and mentorship
Experience/ qualification in paediatric palliative and end of life care (EOLC)
Experience in the investigation and management of clinical incidents and complaints
Clinical Practice To be a highly competent, knowledgeable practitioner, ensuring the provision of excellent, evidence based nursing care for the children, young people and their families
Provide specialist nursing and clinical knowledge and advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to children and young people in collaboration with the multi professional team
To lead the Pre Admission Team (PAT Team) ensuring all relevant information is updated and available for planned respite stays
To provide knowledge and guidance in all aspects of Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) in the clinical environment, ensuring cleanliness and infection control standards are maintained
Collaboration with the Referral Team, Respite Administrator, Hospice Lead Nurses (HLNs) and Specialist Palliative Team to coordinate and plan both planned and unplanned care for each child and family
Education and Training In partnership with the Hospice Lead Nurses and Practice Education Team foster an environment that is conducive to learning for both the care team and students
Contribute to identifying and planning the training and development needs of care staff/ students in the hospice in collaboration with the Practice Education Team
Support the Practice Education Team with the planning & implementation of training and education programmes
Leadership / Management Work closely and collaboratively with the Leadership Team to act as positive role model for the hospice care team including volunteers
Provide clinical leadership and professional support to the care team to ensure the effective day to day management of the in house hospice care provision
Working closely with the Planned Care Services Manager maximise the use of staff resources within the agreed budget, including the efficient use of bank staff, ensuring all timesheets are completed as required
Ensure safe levels of nursing care at all times, including the compilation of the off duty, notifying the Head of Hospice Care, Quality & Governance and Director of Care & Family Services f staffing concerns that compromise patient safety
Provide motivational leadership and support to direct reports and wider care team
Preceptorship and mentoring of newly appointed HLNs and other designated care team members
Lead, manage and develop the care team to work effectively and achieve objectives in line with the organisations strategic plan
Lead and support the in house care team through the process of change and innovation
Champion Claire House values across the organisation by acting as a positive role model for staff and volunteers
Promote an open, supportive and responsive working environment, by maintaining regular contact with team members, listening and responding to concerns and provide or facilitate appropriate and fair support
Promote a coaching culture within Claire House and specifically for the care team
In collaboration with the leadership team coordinate and participate in the recruitment and selection of new care team staff, ensuring all new staff receive an appropriate induction package and allocation of a mentor
Implement systems to encourage reflective practice and clinical supervision opportunities
Participate in senior staff and other clinical meetings
Provide clinical leadership and professional support for all issues relating to Safeguarding and Safer Working Practice for both children and young adults, working to Safeguarding and MCA policies and procedures
Undertake effective investigation and managements of complaints and clinical incidents within the hospice, ensuring that lessons are learned are shared within the care team
Manage sickness absence and performance / disciplinary management in collaboration with HR
Ensure that all hospice care team staff adhere to Claire House policies and procedures
Coordinate and participate as required in the duty manager on call rota
Ensure that accurate nursing / care records are maintained for all children, young people and families in accordance with professional standards / guidance on documentation
Responsibility for Clinical Governance and Quality Support the Clinical Leadership Team in fulfilling the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), enabling children, young people and their relatives to receive safe, effective & high quality care
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1. Main Purpose of Job
To take the lead role and responsibility for the operational delivery of safe and effective care within the hospice, to ensure that all children, young people and their families receive high quality and effective evidence based palliative and end of life care.
The post holder will have a shared role with the Hospice Inpatient Clinical Lead to lead, manage and develop the in-house care team acting as a positive role model to foster and embed a motivating and positive culture in line with the organisational values.
2. Position of the role in Claire House
The post holder reports to and is accountable to the Planned Care Services Manager
Leadership and line management as required for the service
Member of the wider clinical leadership team
The post holder will work collaboratively with the Planned Care Services Manager, Hospice In-Patient Clinical Lead, Head of Hospice Care, Quality & Governance, People Services Team, Practice Education Team and Hospice Lead Nurses to ensure the delivery of a safe, effective and high-quality service to all children and families
Main duties of the job Scope of Job
A professional role model, leading and coordinating the in-house care team. Providing safe, high-quality care to all children, young people and their families
Take continuing responsibility and accountability for the 24 hour management and organisation of the in house care delivery. This involves managing a wide range of complex and sometimes conflicting priorities
Support the Governance Team in fulfilling the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), enabling children, young people and their relatives to receive safe, effective and high quality care. This role will support with the Well Led & Responsive requirements
Leadership & operational collaboration and coordination with the Specialist Palliative Care Team and Butterfly Suite Coordinators to facilitate end of life and neonatal care
Investigation and management of clinical incidents and complaints
Recruitment and retention of a skilled hospice care team
To oversee Duty Manager On Call rota for the Hospice
Lead clinical role for bed management, including planned and unplanned bookings
Lead clinical role for dependency, safe staffing and safe skill mix
Support the Management Team with the Care Database patient management system
About us Youre someone who leads by example supportive, approachable, and able to bring out the best in others. Youll champion high standards of care, nurture a positive team culture, and ensure the smooth running of our 24/7 Hospice inpatient unit.
If youre ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of our hospice services, wed love to hear from you.
We can offer you:
A commitment to help you learn, develop and grow your career with us
Significant opportunities for professional development and training
A chance to develop your operational and organisational management skills
A chance to work strategically and cross organisationally
Opportunity to continuously develop advanced leadership skills
The chance to further develop your expertise in palliative and end of life care
You can continue with your NHS superannuation scheme or join the Claire House pension scheme.
This organisations recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Job responsibilities Dimensions and Limits of Authority
The post holder will have responsibility and accountability for the day to day operational management of hospice care and services and reports to the Planned Care Services Manager
The post holder will take line management and mentorship responsibilities as required by the service. Appropriate advice should be sought from the Manager or HR Advisor
Contribute to strategic service development in partnership with the clinical leadership team
To work autonomously ensuring personal accountability in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct.
Qualification and Skills Level
Clinical experience within complex health care
Significant experience of working effectively in a leadership role within a care setting
Degree with evidence of relevant post graduate education
Proven ability to develop and deliver clinical policies and procedures
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
Proven ability in line management and mentorship
Experience/ qualification in paediatric palliative and end of life care (EOLC)
Experience in the investigation and management of clinical incidents and complaints
Clinical Practice To be a highly competent, knowledgeable practitioner, ensuring the provision of excellent, evidence based nursing care for the children, young people and their families
Provide specialist nursing and clinical knowledge and advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to children and young people in collaboration with the multi professional team
To lead the Pre Admission Team (PAT Team) ensuring all relevant information is updated and available for planned respite stays
To provide knowledge and guidance in all aspects of Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) in the clinical environment, ensuring cleanliness and infection control standards are maintained
Collaboration with the Referral Team, Respite Administrator, Hospice Lead Nurses (HLNs) and Specialist Palliative Team to coordinate and plan both planned and unplanned care for each child and family
Education and Training In partnership with the Hospice Lead Nurses and Practice Education Team foster an environment that is conducive to learning for both the care team and students
Contribute to identifying and planning the training and development needs of care staff/ students in the hospice in collaboration with the Practice Education Team
Support the Practice Education Team with the planning & implementation of training and education programmes
Leadership / Management Work closely and collaboratively with the Leadership Team to act as positive role model for the hospice care team including volunteers
Provide clinical leadership and professional support to the care team to ensure the effective day to day management of the in house hospice care provision
Working closely with the Planned Care Services Manager maximise the use of staff resources within the agreed budget, including the efficient use of bank staff, ensuring all timesheets are completed as required
Ensure safe levels of nursing care at all times, including the compilation of the off duty, notifying the Head of Hospice Care, Quality & Governance and Director of Care & Family Services f staffing concerns that compromise patient safety
Provide motivational leadership and support to direct reports and wider care team
Preceptorship and mentoring of newly appointed HLNs and other designated care team members
Lead, manage and develop the care team to work effectively and achieve objectives in line with the organisations strategic plan
Lead and support the in house care team through the process of change and innovation
Champion Claire House values across the organisation by acting as a positive role model for staff and volunteers
Promote an open, supportive and responsive working environment, by maintaining regular contact with team members, listening and responding to concerns and provide or facilitate appropriate and fair support
Promote a coaching culture within Claire House and specifically for the care team
In collaboration with the leadership team coordinate and participate in the recruitment and selection of new care team staff, ensuring all new staff receive an appropriate induction package and allocation of a mentor
Implement systems to encourage reflective practice and clinical supervision opportunities
Participate in senior staff and other clinical meetings
Provide clinical leadership and professional support for all issues relating to Safeguarding and Safer Working Practice for both children and young adults, working to Safeguarding and MCA policies and procedures
Undertake effective investigation and managements of complaints and clinical incidents within the hospice, ensuring that lessons are learned are shared within the care team
Manage sickness absence and performance / disciplinary management in collaboration with HR
Ensure that all hospice care team staff adhere to Claire House policies and procedures
Coordinate and participate as required in the duty manager on call rota
Ensure that accurate nursing / care records are maintained for all children, young people and families in accordance with professional standards / guidance on documentation
Responsibility for Clinical Governance and Quality Support the Clinical Leadership Team in fulfilling the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), enabling children, young people and their relatives to receive safe, effective & high quality care
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