Paediatric Outpatient Manager

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and forward thinking Nurse who is looking for a new challenge to lead through improvement, influence practice and initiate a positive change culture within Paediatric Outpatients Services.

The successful applicant must be a driven individual with focused on delivering patient centred care with a commitment to providing a quality service that is responsive to the changing needs of the children and young people accessing the service. Understanding the need for change you must be flexible, open and be able to build and motivate your team.

Your role will include all aspects of the management of the outpatient clinics at St Marys and Hammersmith Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the flow, productivity and patient experience is closely managed and will have line management responsibility for a team of nurses, health care assistants and phlebotomy.

As the Manager you will also be required to work closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team working clinically. A varied and wide nursing knowledge base and clinical experience is essential. An ability to use your nursing expertise to promote safe, evidence based complex care pathways is essential alongside proven strong leadership skills. The ability to adapt to ever changing clinical situations will be key to your success.

• To oversee the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and careers.
• Be responsible for the day to day operational functioning and clinical requirements of the area.
• To be a visible leader working cross site clinically 50%. Demonstrate excellent role modelling for a team of nursing and support staff creating a positive culture adhering to our values.
• Develop patient care pathways and service delivery improvement in collaboration with senior nursing and management teams.
• Assist Matron and Educators with identifying and implementing practice development for staff within the area.
• Ensure staffing and care delivery is in accordance with Trust and NMC codes of conduct.
• Manage budgets and resources efficiently and effectively.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

• Registered Nurse (Child)
• Educated to diploma/degree level or equivalent experience
• APLS /EPLS
• Advanced Assessment module
• Masters or working towards
• Management training/course

• Significant experience within Paediatrics
• Experience of leading within a clinical setting
• Experience of staff supervision and development/team leadership
• Experience working within an MDT
• Knowledge of HR policies and processes for managing staff
• Experience of implementing change

• Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
• Ability to work under pressure and delegate as required
• Evidence of applying current research to practice
• IT Skills (Inc email & office packages)
• Specialist skills/knowledge relevant to clinic specialities

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.