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Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Management
Responsible for the operational management,quality, and delivery of care provision within thehospice.
Provide visible leadership and clinical expertise, acting as a role model, mentor and coach for nursing and clinical teams.
Ensure care delivery is evidence based, safe andeffective, and of a standard that provides high levelsof service user/family satisfaction.
Deputise for the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services and support other members of the Senior Clinical Teams areas of responsibility adopting a one team approach (Family Wellbeing, Professional Development and Governance).
As a member of the senior clinical leadership team, participate in compliance with the clinical governance framework, ensuring the safety and ongoing development of practice and service provision.
Responsible for ensuring all staff are aware of and actin line with legislation, regulation and organisational policies and procedures.
Implement identified changes effectively to ensure continuous service development and growth that is sustained in practice.
Ensure the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) works collaboratively and effectively to promote the development and effectiveness of the holistic model of care.
Ensure the team have the skills and knowledge to match the clinical complexity of the resident service users, including recognising acute clinical deterioration, acting as a point of contact to support the team in managing emergencies promptly and effectively.
As a member of the clinical leadership team, participate in the implementation of the clinical governance framework, ensuring the safety and ongoing development of practice and service provision.
Promote a positive image of the charity, and participate, as required, in external teaching or promotional sessions.
Establish and develop effective communication structures to ensure the timely and effective cascade of information.
Ensure medication management practices are of ahigh standard, and in line with policy, procedure and regulatory requirements. Reporting any concerns promptly and devising solutions that aim to reduce risk and promote best practice.
Strategic Management
Identify opportunities to maximise service development in collaboration with other leaders in care and, where relevant, members of the Clinical Governance Committee.
Influence service developments in paediatric palliative care by engaging in local and national networks, forums, and supporting in gathering data for ongoing research studies.
Work collaboratively with other clinical leaders to identify opportunities to improve quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of services.
Translate the organisations strategic objectives and values into meaningful actions for the Care Team.
In collaboration with the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services, and the Director of Family Wellbeing and Outreach Services plan and develop Care services to ensure an integrated approach, with increasing emphasis on all-Wales strategies in line with the charitys mission and affordability considerations.
Stay abreast of legislation, research and policy developments impacting the delivery of our services, colleagues accordingly.
Be responsible for maximising and reviewing the use, efficiency and effectiveness of the provision of services; this includes building and developing links with other provider services and professionals, raising the profile of Ty Hafan services, and identifying opportunities for partnership working.
Lead collaboratively with other Heads of Service to support the achievement of wider organisational aims and objectives.
With others, develop and implement innovations and practice improvements, advocating a positive approach towards change management. Statutory Roles and Governance
Report on all areas of responsibility to the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services, to enable them to provide assurance to the Board, Chief Executive, and Executive Team on all nursing and clinical services matters.
Deputise for the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services in their absence ensuring quality and performance is of a consistently high standard, while promoting a culture of excellent clinical governance, continuous practice improvement and service development. Providing reassurance to the Executive Team and Board of Trustees with respect to all aspects relating to care services, ensuring high standards of clinical governance are observed and demonstrated to our regulators.
Participate in the preparation and planning for Healthcare Inspectorate Wales inspections, taking accountability along with the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services, and the Clinical Governance Lead for the implementation of any required action plans.
Initiate and track timely and effective service improvement plans through to completion.
Hold the role of Accountable Officer for Controlled Drugs for the organisation, responsible for all aspects of controlled drugs management within the organisation, including keeping records of any investigation of concerns and taking action where appropriate.
Act as the Infection Prevention and Control Lead for the Organisation, maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control practice throughout the performance of duties. Ensuring staff are working in accordance with Ty Hafans Infection Prevention and Control Policies and Procedures, and that practices are audited and consistently improved.
Participate in the development of clinical policies and procedures, ensuring they are in line with best practice and regulatory guidelines, supporting a culture of continuous improvement. Ensuring that all policies, procedures, and guidelines are implemented and adhered to.
Actively contribute to the clinical governance and quality assurance agenda, including incident reporting, complaints management, identification of risk and the mitigation, user surveys, clinical audit, and other quality measures, ensuring subsequent actions and learning is embedded.
Ensure that record keeping is contemporaneous and of the highest standard.
Establish mechanisms to encourage feedback from all stakeholders, identifying areas for improvement and supporting the Clinical Governance Lead and the Family Wellbeing Directorate in implementing agreed changes. Workforce Management.
Effectively manage and provide motivational leadership and guidance for the Lead Nurses and Clinical Nurse Specialists, including timely performance reviews, regular 1:1s and supervision to support their professional, physical and emotional wellbeing, ensuring this is similarly effective for all colleagues that they line manage.
Take delegated responsibility for the management of the annual budget for staffing resources, ensuring forward planning to operate within that budget.
Responsible for ensuring that the staffing establishment is used efficiently, and that the skill mix is appropriate to provide a safe and effective service.
Responsible for ensuring the appropriate management of people resourcing within the care team, including recruitment, retention, induction, performance management, absence management and the development of care team staff in line with all policies and regulatory requirements.
In line with the big ambition work collaboratively with the MDT to extend reach to families that would benefit from Ty Hafan services, ensuring staffing resources are optimised in order to maximise residential occupancy.
Ensure that staff can access and are encouraged to attend appropriate clinical supervision and debrief sessions.
Identify, support, and promote the learning and development needs of all clinical staff.
Managing staffing levels to ensure safe practice in relation to occupancy and complexity. Safeguarding
Be a key member of the Organisations Safeguarding Team, acting as a point of contact and expertise for staff in relation to safeguarding concerns.
Participate, and when required chairing, the safeguarding reflective practice group.
Responsible for ensuring that safeguarding practice across the workforce is excellent and is compliant with safeguarding training, policies, and procedures both internal and external.
Liaise with external professionals to ensure prompt and thorough escalation and management of safeguarding concerns.
Clinical Practice
Maintain personal professional expertise in order to act as a resource and role model within the multidisciplinary environment.
Work occasional clinical shifts as part of the care team to ensure skills remain updated, and to have understanding of some of the work pressures that the team experience.
Develop personal and professional knowledge through critical self-appraisal, clinical supervision, networking with other health professionals, and attendance at relevant courses and conferences.
Maintain current registration with your professional body.
Participate in personal professional training and development appraisals and attend all relevant mandatory training courses as required. Equality & Diversity
Understand, promote, and ensure adherence with the Charitys equal opportunities policy.
Act as a role model for the organisation, respecting colleagues and evidencing diversity and inclusion.
Promote and protect the privacy and dignity of children and young adults at all times.
Ensure the delivery of culturally sensitive care that respects the diverse needs and preferences of children and families. Confidentiality and Data Protection (GDPR)
Understand and adhere to Ty Hafans data protection policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
Work within the Caldicott Guidelines regarding patient confidentiality and access to records.
We are seeking an experienced clinical leader to join our team as our new Head of Nursing.
This role combines clinical expertise with leadership and management responsibilities to ensure high-quality care and service delivery for children and their families at our ten bed children's hospice located in Sully. The Head of Nursing is a critical role that contributes to the ongoing development and delivery of Ty Hafans charitable objectives by providing strong operational leadership for all aspects of nursing and clinical services.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to make a tangible and lasting difference to the experiences of the children and families who use our service.
Reporting to the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services, the Head of Nursing will provide assurance with respect to all aspects relating to their areas of responsibility, ensuring high standards of evidence based clinical care are maintained and continuously improved. The role involves clinical oversight, strategic planning, motivational and inspiring team leadership, line management of the Lead Nurses and Clinical Nurse Specialists, and collaboration with the Family Wellbeing and Outreach Service and multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality paediatric palliative care services.
The post holder will work effectively and proactively with the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services and will deputise in their absence to ensure the delivery of safe, well-led, effective, and compassionate care services where colleagues feel valued and highly motivated. Together with the Director of Family Wellbeing and Outreach Services they will work with colleagues internally and across the health and social care network to provide tailored palliative care services for children and their families. The post holder will fulfil the statutory role of Accountable Officer for Controlled Drugs and act as the charitys Infection Prevention and Control Lead.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Management
Responsible for the operational management,quality, and delivery of care provision within thehospice.
Provide visible leadership and clinical expertise, acting as a role model, mentor and coach for nursing and clinical teams.
Ensure care delivery is evidence based, safe andeffective, and of a standard that provides high levelsof service user/family satisfaction.
Deputise for the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services and support other members of the Senior Clinical Teams areas of responsibility adopting a one team approach (Family Wellbeing, Professional Development and Governance).
As a member of the senior clinical leadership team, participate in compliance with the clinical governance framework, ensuring the safety and ongoing development of practice and service provision.
Responsible for ensuring all staff are aware of and actin line with legislation, regulation and organisational policies and procedures.
Implement identified changes effectively to ensure continuous service development and growth that is sustained in practice.
Ensure the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) works collaboratively and effectively to promote the development and effectiveness of the holistic model of care.
Ensure the team have the skills and knowledge to match the clinical complexity of the resident service users, including recognising acute clinical deterioration, acting as a point of contact to support the team in managing emergencies promptly and effectively.
As a member of the clinical leadership team, participate in the implementation of the clinical governance framework, ensuring the safety and ongoing development of practice and service provision.
Promote a positive image of the charity, and participate, as required, in external teaching or promotional sessions.
Establish and develop effective communication structures to ensure the timely and effective cascade of information.
Ensure medication management practices are of ahigh standard, and in line with policy, procedure and regulatory requirements. Reporting any concerns promptly and devising solutions that aim to reduce risk and promote best practice.
Strategic Management
Identify opportunities to maximise service development in collaboration with other leaders in care and, where relevant, members of the Clinical Governance Committee.
Influence service developments in paediatric palliative care by engaging in local and national networks, forums, and supporting in gathering data for ongoing research studies.
Work collaboratively with other clinical leaders to identify opportunities to improve quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of services.
Translate the organisations strategic objectives and values into meaningful actions for the Care Team.
In collaboration with the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services, and the Director of Family Wellbeing and Outreach Services plan and develop Care services to ensure an integrated approach, with increasing emphasis on all-Wales strategies in line with the charitys mission and affordability considerations.
Stay abreast of legislation, research and policy developments impacting the delivery of our services, colleagues accordingly.
Be responsible for maximising and reviewing the use, efficiency and effectiveness of the provision of services; this includes building and developing links with other provider services and professionals, raising the profile of Ty Hafan services, and identifying opportunities for partnership working.
Lead collaboratively with other Heads of Service to support the achievement of wider organisational aims and objectives.
With others, develop and implement innovations and practice improvements, advocating a positive approach towards change management. Statutory Roles and Governance
Report on all areas of responsibility to the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services, to enable them to provide assurance to the Board, Chief Executive, and Executive Team on all nursing and clinical services matters.
Deputise for the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services in their absence ensuring quality and performance is of a consistently high standard, while promoting a culture of excellent clinical governance, continuous practice improvement and service development. Providing reassurance to the Executive Team and Board of Trustees with respect to all aspects relating to care services, ensuring high standards of clinical governance are observed and demonstrated to our regulators.
Participate in the preparation and planning for Healthcare Inspectorate Wales inspections, taking accountability along with the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services, and the Clinical Governance Lead for the implementation of any required action plans.
Initiate and track timely and effective service improvement plans through to completion.
Hold the role of Accountable Officer for Controlled Drugs for the organisation, responsible for all aspects of controlled drugs management within the organisation, including keeping records of any investigation of concerns and taking action where appropriate.
Act as the Infection Prevention and Control Lead for the Organisation, maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control practice throughout the performance of duties. Ensuring staff are working in accordance with Ty Hafans Infection Prevention and Control Policies and Procedures, and that practices are audited and consistently improved.
Participate in the development of clinical policies and procedures, ensuring they are in line with best practice and regulatory guidelines, supporting a culture of continuous improvement. Ensuring that all policies, procedures, and guidelines are implemented and adhered to.
Actively contribute to the clinical governance and quality assurance agenda, including incident reporting, complaints management, identification of risk and the mitigation, user surveys, clinical audit, and other quality measures, ensuring subsequent actions and learning is embedded.
Ensure that record keeping is contemporaneous and of the highest standard.
Establish mechanisms to encourage feedback from all stakeholders, identifying areas for improvement and supporting the Clinical Governance Lead and the Family Wellbeing Directorate in implementing agreed changes. Workforce Management.
Effectively manage and provide motivational leadership and guidance for the Lead Nurses and Clinical Nurse Specialists, including timely performance reviews, regular 1:1s and supervision to support their professional, physical and emotional wellbeing, ensuring this is similarly effective for all colleagues that they line manage.
Take delegated responsibility for the management of the annual budget for staffing resources, ensuring forward planning to operate within that budget.
Responsible for ensuring that the staffing establishment is used efficiently, and that the skill mix is appropriate to provide a safe and effective service.
Responsible for ensuring the appropriate management of people resourcing within the care team, including recruitment, retention, induction, performance management, absence management and the development of care team staff in line with all policies and regulatory requirements.
In line with the big ambition work collaboratively with the MDT to extend reach to families that would benefit from Ty Hafan services, ensuring staffing resources are optimised in order to maximise residential occupancy.
Ensure that staff can access and are encouraged to attend appropriate clinical supervision and debrief sessions.
Identify, support, and promote the learning and development needs of all clinical staff.
Managing staffing levels to ensure safe practice in relation to occupancy and complexity. Safeguarding
Be a key member of the Organisations Safeguarding Team, acting as a point of contact and expertise for staff in relation to safeguarding concerns.
Participate, and when required chairing, the safeguarding reflective practice group.
Responsible for ensuring that safeguarding practice across the workforce is excellent and is compliant with safeguarding training, policies, and procedures both internal and external.
Liaise with external professionals to ensure prompt and thorough escalation and management of safeguarding concerns.
Clinical Practice
Maintain personal professional expertise in order to act as a resource and role model within the multidisciplinary environment.
Work occasional clinical shifts as part of the care team to ensure skills remain updated, and to have understanding of some of the work pressures that the team experience.
Develop personal and professional knowledge through critical self-appraisal, clinical supervision, networking with other health professionals, and attendance at relevant courses and conferences.
Maintain current registration with your professional body.
Participate in personal professional training and development appraisals and attend all relevant mandatory training courses as required. Equality & Diversity
Understand, promote, and ensure adherence with the Charitys equal opportunities policy.
Act as a role model for the organisation, respecting colleagues and evidencing diversity and inclusion.
Promote and protect the privacy and dignity of children and young adults at all times.
Ensure the delivery of culturally sensitive care that respects the diverse needs and preferences of children and families. Confidentiality and Data Protection (GDPR)
Understand and adhere to Ty Hafans data protection policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
Work within the Caldicott Guidelines regarding patient confidentiality and access to records.
We are seeking an experienced clinical leader to join our team as our new Head of Nursing.
This role combines clinical expertise with leadership and management responsibilities to ensure high-quality care and service delivery for children and their families at our ten bed children's hospice located in Sully. The Head of Nursing is a critical role that contributes to the ongoing development and delivery of Ty Hafans charitable objectives by providing strong operational leadership for all aspects of nursing and clinical services.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to make a tangible and lasting difference to the experiences of the children and families who use our service.
Reporting to the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services, the Head of Nursing will provide assurance with respect to all aspects relating to their areas of responsibility, ensuring high standards of evidence based clinical care are maintained and continuously improved. The role involves clinical oversight, strategic planning, motivational and inspiring team leadership, line management of the Lead Nurses and Clinical Nurse Specialists, and collaboration with the Family Wellbeing and Outreach Service and multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality paediatric palliative care services.
The post holder will work effectively and proactively with the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services and will deputise in their absence to ensure the delivery of safe, well-led, effective, and compassionate care services where colleagues feel valued and highly motivated. Together with the Director of Family Wellbeing and Outreach Services they will work with colleagues internally and across the health and social care network to provide tailored palliative care services for children and their families. The post holder will fulfil the statutory role of Accountable Officer for Controlled Drugs and act as the charitys Infection Prevention and Control Lead.
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