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That group of experts now includes over 200 leading specialists, from surgeons to sports physicians, rheumatologists, pain management specialists and radiologists.
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title
Pre assessment Lead and Outpatient Sister
Department
Outpatient Nursing Department
Line Manager
Head of Outpatient Nursing
Location
All outpatient sites- Marylebone, City, Wimbledon
Contract type
Full-time covering a flexible shift pattern.
About Fortius
Fortius Clinic is the UK's leading private orthopaedic and sports injury group. Founded in London by a group of leading Orthopaedic Surgeons and Radiologists, with a shared vision of building a worldwide centre of excellence in musculoskeletal care. Their vision was to create a clinic that would bring together the country's leading experts in orthopaedics and sports injury treatment, with a shared commitment to advancing the science of medicine and a better patient experience.
That group of experts now includes over 200 leading specialists, from surgeons to sports physicians, rheumatologists, pain management specialists and radiologists. There are 4 outpatient and diagnostic clinics, a surgical centre and has recently acquired a state of the art orthopaedic and spinal hospital. Joint replacement surgery including the option for cutting edge Mako robotic assisted surgery is carried out at the new site and at Spire St Anthony’s Hospital
The post holder will work closely with one other outpatient pre assessment Sister to ensure all sites are managed effectively.
Overall Purpose.
- To Actively lead the Pre assessment Service / outpatient clinics /services and cover Treatment Room Sister/ Lead in their absence.
- To work in collaboration with Consultants, Anaesthetists, Intensivists and CNS to ensure patients are optimized prior to admission and post operatively.
- To lead and manage a clinical team and pre assessment services, developing effective systems to ensure delivery of innovative evidence-based care.
- Provide support to the senior management team and visible clinical leadership at departmental level.
- To support and facilitate high quality, individualised patient care for all patients.
- To work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to review current practice and implement changes to improve the patient experience.
- Take responsibility for monitoring expenditure against agreed budgets contributing to effective financial management. This includes identification of any actual or potential deviation from budgets.
Principal Accountabilities
Proactively and positively contribute to the successful overall performance of the pre assessment and outpatient clinic.
- Co-ordinate clinical activity within the outpatient departments at all sites.
- Investigate and take appropriate actions relating to untoward incidents, accidents and complaints in accordance with Fortius policy and procedures, reporting these to the relevant consultants and/or Head of Outpatient services.
- Develop and implement clinical governance within the clinic by the utilisation of risk management, education, training and continuing professional development as well as clinical supervision audit and effective practice development.
- Manage and maintain the staff roster ensuring adequate and appropriate staff levels.
- Monitor and control staff sickness, ensuring that a robust system is in place that enables the recording and evaluation of staff sickness, causal factors and trends.
- Promote staff wellbeing and reduce sickness.
- Lead appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.
- Act as clinical leader and role model, sharing expertise with colleagues within the clinic. Participate in team, professional and personal development activities and promote commitment to continuous development and improvement.
- Manage the performance of the department against agreed key performance indicators: e.g., staff working hour utilisation, clinical indicators, staff and patient satisfaction data.
- Ensure that all staff are aware of and adhere to Fortius policies and procedures, including health and safety policies.
- Lead operational and recruitment, induction training programs.
- Provide advice, guidance, information and effective decision making within the clinic.
- To work with nursing staff and theatre manager at the FSC to ensure a seamless patient journey from inpatient to outpatient.
- Ensure that patient documentation is completed correctly, appropriately and in a timely manner by all members of the nursing team.
- Ensure patient confidentiality is always maintained in accordance with Fortius Information Governance Policies.
Decisions and Impact
- Day to Day operational management of nursing department.
Ensures stakeholders are all appraised of any changes to a patient’s condition.
- Responds effectively and swiftly to changing health needs.
- Initiates emergency treatment plans for unanticipated situations both clinical and operational.
- Responsible for managing and prioritising own workload and that of junior staff against the needs of patients whilst on duty.
Knowledge And Experience
Qualifications/ Skills/ Experience
Essential
Desirable
Registered Nurse (NMC).
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in an outpatient department or ward as senior staff nurse or above.
Post registration qualification relevant to practice e.g., orthopedics, pre op assessment, teaching, and assessment.
Clinical expertise and competence in pre op assessment.
Teaching/Mentorship qualification.
Sound knowledge of CQC standards and responsibilities.
Good understanding of Policy together with the ability to propose changes to practice post audit or complaints.
Experience of delivering an efficient effective service within budgetary constraints.
Excellent communication and diplomacy skills.
Ability to develop and implement short- and long-term plans for the clinic.
Strong people management skills, evidence of supervision an
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title
Pre assessment Lead and Outpatient Sister
Department
Outpatient Nursing Department
Line Manager
Head of Outpatient Nursing
Location
All outpatient sites- Marylebone, City, Wimbledon
Contract type
Full-time covering a flexible shift pattern.
About Fortius
Fortius Clinic is the UK's leading private orthopaedic and sports injury group. Founded in London by a group of leading Orthopaedic Surgeons and Radiologists, with a shared vision of building a worldwide centre of excellence in musculoskeletal care. Their vision was to create a clinic that would bring together the country's leading experts in orthopaedics and sports injury treatment, with a shared commitment to advancing the science of medicine and a better patient experience.
That group of experts now includes over 200 leading specialists, from surgeons to sports physicians, rheumatologists, pain management specialists and radiologists. There are 4 outpatient and diagnostic clinics, a surgical centre and has recently acquired a state of the art orthopaedic and spinal hospital. Joint replacement surgery including the option for cutting edge Mako robotic assisted surgery is carried out at the new site and at Spire St Anthony’s Hospital
The post holder will work closely with one other outpatient pre assessment Sister to ensure all sites are managed effectively.
Overall Purpose.
- To Actively lead the Pre assessment Service / outpatient clinics /services and cover Treatment Room Sister/ Lead in their absence.
- To work in collaboration with Consultants, Anaesthetists, Intensivists and CNS to ensure patients are optimized prior to admission and post operatively.
- To lead and manage a clinical team and pre assessment services, developing effective systems to ensure delivery of innovative evidence-based care.
- Provide support to the senior management team and visible clinical leadership at departmental level.
- To support and facilitate high quality, individualised patient care for all patients.
- To work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to review current practice and implement changes to improve the patient experience.
- Take responsibility for monitoring expenditure against agreed budgets contributing to effective financial management. This includes identification of any actual or potential deviation from budgets.
Principal Accountabilities
Proactively and positively contribute to the successful overall performance of the pre assessment and outpatient clinic.
- Co-ordinate clinical activity within the outpatient departments at all sites.
- Investigate and take appropriate actions relating to untoward incidents, accidents and complaints in accordance with Fortius policy and procedures, reporting these to the relevant consultants and/or Head of Outpatient services.
- Develop and implement clinical governance within the clinic by the utilisation of risk management, education, training and continuing professional development as well as clinical supervision audit and effective practice development.
- Manage and maintain the staff roster ensuring adequate and appropriate staff levels.
- Monitor and control staff sickness, ensuring that a robust system is in place that enables the recording and evaluation of staff sickness, causal factors and trends.
- Promote staff wellbeing and reduce sickness.
- Lead appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.
- Act as clinical leader and role model, sharing expertise with colleagues within the clinic. Participate in team, professional and personal development activities and promote commitment to continuous development and improvement.
- Manage the performance of the department against agreed key performance indicators: e.g., staff working hour utilisation, clinical indicators, staff and patient satisfaction data.
- Ensure that all staff are aware of and adhere to Fortius policies and procedures, including health and safety policies.
- Lead operational and recruitment, induction training programs.
- Provide advice, guidance, information and effective decision making within the clinic.
- To work with nursing staff and theatre manager at the FSC to ensure a seamless patient journey from inpatient to outpatient.
- Ensure that patient documentation is completed correctly, appropriately and in a timely manner by all members of the nursing team.
- Ensure patient confidentiality is always maintained in accordance with Fortius Information Governance Policies.
Decisions and Impact
- Day to Day operational management of nursing department.
Ensures stakeholders are all appraised of any changes to a patient’s condition.
- Responds effectively and swiftly to changing health needs.
- Initiates emergency treatment plans for unanticipated situations both clinical and operational.
- Responsible for managing and prioritising own workload and that of junior staff against the needs of patients whilst on duty.
Knowledge And Experience
Qualifications/ Skills/ Experience
Essential
Desirable
Registered Nurse (NMC).
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in an outpatient department or ward as senior staff nurse or above.
Post registration qualification relevant to practice e.g., orthopedics, pre op assessment, teaching, and assessment.
Clinical expertise and competence in pre op assessment.
Teaching/Mentorship qualification.
Sound knowledge of CQC standards and responsibilities.
Good understanding of Policy together with the ability to propose changes to practice post audit or complaints.
Experience of delivering an efficient effective service within budgetary constraints.
Excellent communication and diplomacy skills.
Ability to develop and implement short- and long-term plans for the clinic.
Strong people management skills, evidence of supervision an
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